St. John's Lutheran Church

Worship Times: Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am

St. John's Lutheran Church participates in God's mission to bless, save, restore, and reconcile the world through meaningful worship and faithful witness in the city of Des Moines and throughout the world.

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Performing Arts/Concerts at St. John’s

Sunday, December 3, 2023, 4:00 pm -

Julefest — Grand View University’s Choir and Wind Ensemble bring Holiday Cheer to St. John’s Lutheran Church

Friday, February 2, 2024, 7:00 pm -

Luther College Nordic Choir — honoring the Lutheran choral tradition while also featuring new and innovative choral works, the Nordic Choir showcases versatility, artistry, and technical mastery across many genres of music; Nordic Choir is Luther College’s principal choral ensemble

Sunday, February 25, 2024, 2:30 pm -

Annual organ recital with Dr. Michael Elsbernd at the bench

Saturday, March 2, 2024, 7:00 pm -

Two short silent films, D.W. Griffith’s “The Mothering Heart” (1913) and Charlie Chaplin in “The Rink” (1915); watch the films and enjoy John Benoit’s original musical compositions performed with a 17-piece orchestra

Sunday, April 21, 2024 -

Madrigal Dinner — Springtime! Renaissance-style! Lords, ladies, common folk, masters of revelry, fools, jesters, and musicians will gather around the festive hall; food and drink will grace the tables, and the rafters will resound with songs, stories, and silliness!

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 600 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa  50309 - 515.243.7691