How to Contact St. John's Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA, or Get Involved

You can reach St. John's Lutheran Church (sjlc.com) by phone at (703) 971-2210, by email at [email protected], or in person at 5952 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. The same site is the starting point for getting involved: it lists prayer requests, worship times, events, a community meal, volunteer roles, and a Church Community Builder (CCB) login for ministry connection.

Contact Details at a Glance

The site does not publish office hours, so call ahead if you plan to stop by outside a service time.

Worship Times and Visiting

Sunday worship is at 10:30am, and there is a Wednesday service at 12:00pm, both at the Franconia Road address. If you are new, the site's "Plan Your Visit" section covers what to expect, and services can also be streamed online at sjlc.com/live. Worship is also offered in Amharic (አምልኮ በአማርኛ), so check the site for that service's schedule.

Requesting Prayer or Pastoral Help

The homepage links directly to a prayer request form under "Prayer Requests — Make a Request." Submit your request there if you want the church to pray for a specific situation. For baptism, the site lists a "Request Baptism" form. These forms are the practical route for personal requests rather than a general email.

Getting Involved

The site groups involvement options under "Connections" and related menus:

• CCB login — Church Community Builder is described as the online place for connection in ministry and information. Existing members log in here to stay connected; new attendees can ask the office how to get access.
• Community meal — listed under church events; check the events listing for current dates.
• Volunteering — the site lists ESL volunteers and other roles. It also has a "Now Hiring!" notice for a Lead Teacher and Teaching Assistant, which is paid employment rather than volunteering.
• Children and youth — sections for children and youth, Scouts, and summer camps.
• Classes — English classes, with a separate page for class information and a Spanish-language version (Clases de Ingles).
• Giving — "Give (Support the Work)" and an Endowment Fund option.
• Staying informed — newsletters, archived midweek updates, sermons, and the church blog.

A Practical Example

Suppose you want to volunteer with the English classes. Start at the English Class Info page to see what the program involves, then email [email protected] saying you are interested in ESL volunteering and ask what the next step is. The site lists the volunteer category but not a separate sign-up form, so the office is the reliable contact point.

School and Early Childhood Program

St. John's also runs an early childhood education center (ECEC). The site has pages for curriculum, staff, newsletters, a parent corner, registration information, and tuition and fees. Families should use the registration and tuition pages for specifics, since the homepage does not list rates or enrollment dates.

What to Expect When You Reach Out

Email and phone go to the church office, which is the general entry point for most questions. For anything tied to a specific ministry — worship, school enrollment, volunteering, or baptism — mention that in your message so it reaches the right person. If you prefer to see the community first, attending the Sunday 10:30am service or the Wednesday noon service is the simplest way to get oriented before committing to a group.