News & Events

Congregation news, preservation updates, and stories from the grounds. Church announcements and service times are shared directly with members.

The Remarkable Stonework of Laurence Krone

March 31, 2026

We’ve published a new page dedicated to Laurence Krone, the only early western Virginia German stone carver known by name. His work at St. John’s…

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Old St. John Recognized as Virginia 250 Place to Visit

March 30, 2026

Old St. John Lutheran Church has been recognized as an official Virginia 250 Place to Visit, part of the commonwealth-wide celebration of 250 years of…

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Ongoing Preservation of the Flohr House

March 28, 2026

Originally built in 1807 on 47 acres of land purchased by the congregation’s founding pastor, Rev. Georg Daniel Flohr, the house was saved from demolition…

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