ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, MAEYSTOWN, ILLINOIS
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Advent Services


Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Each Sunday during Advent a family or parishioner lights one of the candles on the Advent wreath representing joy, hope, peace and love. 



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Christmas Pageant

During one of the Sunday services in Advent the children of
the parish put on a Christmas pageant, typically a creative
twist on the traditional tale.



Christmas Services


Christmas Eve celebration at 11 p.m.
This is a very moving service filled with the joy of the coming Christ. We close by singing Silent Night and lighting candles. The sanctuary becomes filled with only the light from our candles and is truly a sight to behold. Children are invited to wear their pajamas so parents can easily slip them into bed after the late service. 


Christmas Day celebration at 10 a.m.
We celebrate our Christ’s birth on Christmas morning with inspirational messages and song.



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Lenten Season

Fastnacht

Otherwise known as Fat Tuesday, Fastnacht is a traditional German party the night before the solemn season of Lent begins. We have a traditional German meal of pancakes and sausage and a band plays old German music. 

Ash Wednesday service at 7p.m. This is the first day of our Lenten season. During Lent we remember Christ’s sacrifice and challenge ourselves to walk closer to Him for the next 40 days.

Good Friday service at 7 p.m. This is a dark service recalling Christ’s crucifixion on the Friday before Easter.

Easter Services


Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. in the church cemetery. We treat the early morning worshipers with breakfast following the service at 7:15 am in the church. 

Easter service at 10 a.m. There is always room for you and your family at this great service!

Pastor and the choir fill the congregation with hope for our renewed life in Christ. We come to the communion table to receive all gifts from our risen Lord.

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Find Us

St. John United Church of Christ
P.O. Box 95
1208 Franklin Street
Maeystown, IL 62256

Contact Us

Call: 618-458-6940
Email: maeystownucc@gmail.com

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  • Home
    • Our History
  • Worship
    • Online Church Services
    • Seasonal Services
    • Music
  • Fellowship
    • Missions
    • Programs
  • Youth Programs
  • News
    • Upcoming Events
  • Info
    • Constitution & Bylaws
    • Facility Rental
  • Donate