Don't miss the bargains and neighborhood fellowship Saturday, May 4th at St. John's from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm as part of the annual Altamont Elementary School PTA Community Garage Sale. Proceeds will go toward the cost of repaving the church driveway and parking lot....

March 25, Chrism Mass with Bishop Lee Miller II, at 9:00am at Messiah Lutheran in Rotterdam March 28, Maundy Thursday service at 7:00pm at St. John’s March 29, Ecumenical Good Friday Service at 1:00pm followed by the Procession of the Crosses at Altamont Reformed...

All are welcome to worship at St. John's on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th at 11:00 am and also at 7:30 pm for the candlelight service, featuring Christmas hymns and carols led by Agnes Armstrong at the pipe organ with the Choir.

St. John's participated in the Altamont Community Tradition Winter Fest on Sunday, Dec 10th. St. John's offered baked goods, hot dogs, hot cocoa and crafts for children. Mr. Person created balloon sculptures and Congressmember Paul Tonko visited to buy holiday cookies!

St. John's Ugly Ornament party will be Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 5:00 pm. This year it's a family event, so bring an ugly Christmas tree ornament and a supper dish to pass. We'll share some good food, enjoy each other's company and vote to decide who has the ugliest ornament!

Beginning Fathers' Day, Sunday Worship starts at 9:30 am.  Worship time reverts back to 11:00 am after Labor Day.  The 9:45 am Educational Hour will resume in Sept.  

May 17-May 27, at St John's, Wed thru Sat 10am to 2pm plus Fri 5pm to 8pm.  We are partnering with the American Legion and VFW to provide the Albany Housing Coalition Veteran Housing Services with needed items: Twin XL sheet sets, comforters, pillows; laundry...

MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 6: Maundy Thursday service at 7:00pm; GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7: Ecumenical service at Altamont Reformed Church at 1:00pm followed by the Procession of the Crosses.  Good Friday Service of Tenebrae at 7:00pm at St. John's; EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9:...

Please schedule an appointment to donate at redcrossblood.org or call Kirby at (518) 861-7166. St. John's Lutheran Church, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm. Walk-ins are also welcome with photo ID.

Joyous sounds filled the sanctuary Christmas Eve with the return of Agnes Armstrong to the pipe organ and directing the choir!

St. John's 150th Anniversary Tree won 3rd place in the WinterFest Festival of Trees sponsored by Altamont Community Tradition.

Worship with us at 8 pm on Saturday, December 24th.  You will receive a candle as you arrive.  If you are joining us on Zoom, we encourage you to have a candle to light with us. There will be no services on Christmas Day.

Make an appointment today! Saturday, November 26, 2022, 7:30am - 1:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont NY 12009. Contact Kirby Wilson (518) 861-7166 or schedule online at redcrossblood.org. Make it a family tradition for Thanksgiving weekend!...

On Sunday, Sept. 11th, our in-person Worship Service begins at 11am.  This schedule will continue until Father's Day 2023.  

Come be part of this community effort.  It is a great way to interact with our community and fill a need.  We find homes for things that would otherwise end up in the landfill and it is a great fund raiser for us to support our beautiful building. This year we will...

Please join us to help assemble and carry three crosses starting at the Altamont Reformed Church on Good Friday: Outdoors beginning at 1:00pm.  The crosses will be carried to St John's Lutheran Church.

Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday,  April 17, 2022 at Rau Farm will begin at 6:30am

Congratulations Pastor Eric! It was a wonderful celebration of your Installment by Conference Dean Rev. Jo Page on Sunday, March 20, 2022 with special guest Upstate NY Synod Bishop Lee Miller II preaching. Also celebrating during our 150th Anniversary were former...

150 years ago St. John's Lutheran Church planted in Altamont New York. Join us at 11am on March 20th at St. John's as we celebrate a ministry that has been serving God's people since 1872. Bishop Lee Miller II of the Upstate New York Synod and Pastor Emeritus Gregory...

Ash Wednesday service this year will be a joint service with Altamont Reformed Church. The service will be Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:00pm at ARC.

Installation of Rev. Eric Reimer & 150th Anniversary Celebration. St. John's 11:00 am Worship Service. Special Guest - Bishop Lee Miller II

Constitution Revisions DRAFT     Use the link to check out the proposed Constitutional revisions ahead of the January 16, 2022 Congregational Meeting.

You and your family are invited Thanksgiving weekend to donate blood at St. John's in Altamont.  Schedule appointments 8:30am to 1:00pm Saturday, Nov. 27th at redcrossblood.com or by calling the church. COVID safety protocols will be in place.

We are collecting donations for the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.  They are excited to be receiving help and shared the following wish list: Greatly Needed: Cat Litter, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Canned Cat/Kitten food Less Urgent but Needed: 30 gallon trash...

Next Sunday, September 12th, we will return to worshiping at 11:00 am.

All members of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Altamont, NY: The St. John’s Call Committee recommended a pastoral candidate to the congregation council. The congregation council, after due diligence, is recommending the pastoral candidate to the congregation. The pastoral...

Reduce waste in landfills, Clothing used worldwide, Tax deductible Accepted Items: All clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets,towels, sheets, pillow cases, curtains and stuffed toys. Location of our Clothing Shed? Rear of St. John's Lutheran Church parking lot, 140...

  Our Sunday School is collecting funds to be sent to the American Leprosy Mission. There will be large "Pete the Pig" bank for the Congregation to donate funds on May 9 and May 23 when we are back in the Sanctuary. The funds will be counted after Church on May...

May 18th through May 29th St. John’s Lutheran Church, 140 Maple Avenue, Altamont, is sponsoring a two-week Food Drive to support local organizations concerned with food insecurity among our Veterans: the American Legion Helderberg Post 977, the Boyd Hilton VFW...

Please Join us for the Blessing of the Palms on 3/27 outside of St. John’s at 10:00am. Remember Blessing of the Palms on Saturday, March 27th . Assemble outside of the church by 10:00AM. The church bells will ring, we will bless the palms in preparation for the next...

Join Us 4/4/21 Easter Worship at 11:00am via Zoom, you can join our Easter Sunday Worship by clicking here >>

Palm Sunday worship 3/28 via Zoom as usual at 11:00am, you can join our Zoom Palm Sunday Worship by clicking here >>