As a community of believers in Jesus Christ, inspired by the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, the mission of St. John Lutheran Church is to:
WORSHIP     WITNESS     LEARN     SERVE     and     SUPPORT
Sunday, January 18, 2026
8:15 AM livestreamed HERE
10:30 AM livestreamed HERE
​​Bulletins
6:00 pm - Saturday, January 17, 2026
8:15 am - Sunday, January 18, 2026
10:30 pm - Sunday, January 18, 2026
​The Reading of the Word
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
The St. John Lutheran Church Annual Meeting will be following the 10:30 AM worship service on Sunday January 25, 2026 starting at approximately 11:35 AM.  All members are encouraged to attend so that there is a quorum present to hold our annual meeting.  In case of bad weather, the alternate date is Sunday February 1, 2026 following the 10:30 AM worship service.

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St. John Lutheran Church 2025 Annual Report

Announcements
​St. John Lutheran Church Winter Weather Policy:
The safety and well-being of our members and staff is a primary concern so in the event of bad weather during the winter there may be times when the church will be closed, meetings cancelled, or worship services cancelled.
 
During the winter months, cancellations and closures may be the result of weather conditions, staff unable to get to the church, impassable roads, problems with the building, or other unforeseen situations.
 
Winter weather conditions may necessitate cancelling services based on street conditions, sidewalk, and parking conditions, and City of Russell plowing schedules. St. John Lutheran Church services and activities will be cancelled in the following situations:
  • we are experiencing subzero temperatures or windchill,
  • we have six or more inches of accumulated or new snowfall,
  • we are experiencing an ice storm,
  • we are experiencing a power outage,
  • during week days we will follow the City of Russell/Russell Schools closure
  • in rare event that local or state government declares “a state of emergency”
 
If the church is closed or worship is cancelled this information will be posted on the KRSL website and if possible, signs posted on the church doors.
 
If services are not cancelled, members are encouraged to use their best judgement in terms of safety for driving to services. If you have concerns about your safety for any reason, please do not drive.
 
If services are not cancelled, our 8:15 am and 10:30 am Sunday services are livestreamed on stjohnrussell.com. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, the 10:30 am service is broadcast on KRSL 98.1 FM/990 AM.
 
Service cancellations will be posted on KRSL.com under “Weather - Closings and Cancellations” and on the St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, KS (stjohnrussellks) Facebook (Meta) page.
 
 

Worship

Saturday Worship - 6:00 pm
     Chapel 
     Communion 2nd and 4th Saturdays

Sunday Worship - 8:15 & 10:30 am
     Sanctuary
     Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays
     Streamed live

​Second, fourth, and fifth Sunday services
broadcast on KRSL 990 AM/98.1 FM 

Newsletters

January 2026 Newsletter
​Newsletter Archives
To schedule a meeting or pass along prayer concerns please email:

Find us

From I-70: 
North on 281 to Wichita Avenue (Old Hwy 40)

West on Wichita Avenue to Main Street

North on Main Street four blocks
St. John Lutheran Church is located at 425 N. Main on the East side of the street

Street parking is available on Main Street and side streets (please note, Artesia Street is a one-way street)