Mission

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Nodine exists to spread the Gospel and equip and encourage God's family to live expectantly as we await the return of Jesus Christ!

St. John's Lutheran congregation began as a mission congregation that shared a pastor with Brownsville, Union, Hokah, South Ridge, and Mound Prairie, Minnesota.

In 1871, Pastor Philip Schmidt served these congregations.

St. John's Lutheran Church of Nodine was established as its own congregation in 1878 served by Rev. John Koehler.

In 1889, Pastor John Siegler was called as the first resident pastor for St. John's Lutheran Church.  St. John's celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2003.  Our current minister is Pastor Dennis Harbach.

St. John's Lutheran School was established in 1971.  Its original home was the old Nodine School building, sold to the congregation by the Winona School District.  

In 1985, a new school building was built on the church property.  The All-Purpose Room and kitchen were added in 1995.  New classrooms and a pre-kindergarten program were added in 2004.   The 40th Anniversary of the school was celebrated in 2012. 

We are very thankful to the of generations of members both past and present who support the ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church and School.   We currently have a membership of over 500 souls and a student body of 75 students grades PreKindergarten thru 8th grade.   We have a full-time pastor, 6 full-time teachers, and an administrative assistant.  Our congregation also has a multitude of volunteers who care for our buildings, grounds, community, and each other, as we work to spread the good news of the Gospel with all people.