Welcome to St. John’s Vernon!
We are so glad you happened upon our website. We’d be even more excited if this site drew you to pop into the church building at 6525 Okanagan Landing Road. There you’ll find a group of people excited for community, growth, peace and wisdom from the Lord. It’s why we meet and it drives us into the community of Vernon to share with our neighbours. You are welcome!
For more information about Lutheran Church Canada, of which our congregation is a member, please visit their website. And whether you are new to the Lutheran Church, or a long-time member of it, through the worship or simply a connection with the people of St. John’s, may you experience the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of GOD, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Joel Haberstock
Family Ministries at St. John’s (1997 – present)
How Does Freedom Session Work?
Freedom Session is a 21-week intensive healing-discipleship journey that will lead you to face the truth about yourself, your life, and the destructive relational patterns you use to protect your heart but which ultimately bind you. Through this journey, the Holy Spirit will uncover the roots of pain in your life and invite Jesus Christ to heal those areas of your heart.
Who is this for?
Freedom Session is open to everyone, and it deals with real issues including pornography, broken marriages, sexual woundedness and abuse, depression, anger, fear, and addiction. Beneath these symptoms, you will find a wounded and empty heart, looking for hope and meaning. As Jesus begins to heal the heart, the unhealthy and destructive ways you used to escape the pain in your life will become less and less attractive. Shame will lose its grip on your life and the lies that controlled you will be replaced by God’s truth.
How do meetings work?
Session meetings begin with practical teaching in a large group and then separate into gender-specific small groups to discuss what was taught at a deeper level. Each week, you will complete an “On Your Own” homework assignment to further apply what you are learning.
For more info about Freedom Session visit their website and/or watch this introductory video.
Groups: New groups starting Tuesday, January 18, 2025. $25 (book fee)
Weekly Worship Schedule
Worship is each Sunday at 10 am followed by fellowship social after the service. We are located at 6525 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon, BC on the right side of the road.
If you can’t make it out to our service in person then please either watch the service live online through Facebook or anytime after the service on YouTube.
On the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month we have a traditional style service & hymns. Holy Communion is also typically a part of these services.
The 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month we have a family style service with contemporary songs.