Christ-Centered • Multi-Generational • Community-Minded
St. John's Lutheran Church – Oxford, NE
St. John's is a beautiful, small-town, Christ-centered church in the scenic Republican River Valley. For 140 years, we've been proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Harlan and Furnas Counties. Come worship with us this Sunday.
A Message from Pastor Eric Souer
“Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! In a world filled with tumult and uncertainty, we gather around Christ, our sure foundation, as He distributes His gifts to us in Word and Sacrament. We invite you to join us as we hear Christ Crucified proclaimed for the forgiveness of sinners.”
A Church Where You Can…
Grow
in faith through regular study of God's Word
Worship
with reverence, tradition, and joy
Belong
to a loving and prayerful community
Serve
your neighbors in Christ’s name
Featured Ministries
Ladies Bible Study
Weekly studies with Pastor, exploring Scripture and Christian themes in media
Ladies Tasting Tea
Community event during Oxford Turkey Days
Sunday School & Bible Study
Faith formation for all ages on Sunday mornings (children off during summer)
What We Believe
We Confess the Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God,
begotten of His Father before all worlds,
God of God, Light of Light,
very God of very God,
begotten, not made,
being of one substance with the Father,
by whom all things were made;
who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven
and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary
and was made man;
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
He suffered and was buried.
And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of the Father.
And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead,
whose kingdom will have no end.And I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord and giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified,
who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church,
I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins,
and I look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Further Beliefs
For more information about what we believe, please see the entire collection of our confessions as contained in The Book of Concord.
Plan Your Visit
FAQs
What should I wear?
Sunday best or dusty jeans—everyone’s welcome.
What’s the service like?
Traditional, organ-led liturgy. We chant much of the service.
What about kids?
Children worship with their families. Busy bags available; nursery optional.
What denomination is St. John's?
St. John's is a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). Even if you are not a member of the LCMS, we encourage you to visit.
Contact Us
Lutheran Church in Oxford, Nebraska
St. John’s Lutheran Church is an LCMS congregation located in Oxford, Nebraska, in the scenic Republican River Valley. Serving the communities of Harlan and Furnas Counties since 1885, we are committed to proclaiming Jesus Christ crucified and risen, administering the sacraments faithfully, and building a prayerful, multigenerational church family rooted in God’s Word.Saint John's is a Lutheran Church. This means that we are a Christian church that:
Bases its teachings on the Bible.
Emphasizes salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.
Embraces God’s Word, the sacraments, and prayer as the center of Christian worship.
Engages in acts of Christian witness and love locally, domestically, and abroad.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)
As a Missouri Synod church in Oxford, NE, we align with the mission of the LCMS:In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a denomination that confesses the historic, orthodox Christian faith, a faith built on “the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone” (Eph. 2:20).The LCMS, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is mission-oriented and Bible-based. LCMS doctrine reflects the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther, as summarized in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Churches in Oxford, NE
In Oxford, NE, churches are more than historic landmarks or community centers—they are places where lives are truly transformed. At the heart of their mission is the proclamation of the Gospel. St. John’s Lutheran Church offers what no earthly institution can: the forgiveness of sins through Word and Sacrament. Each week, faithful preaching and the gifts of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper deliver Christ’s grace to all who gather. In a world filled with noise and uncertainty, churches in Oxford serve as steady beacons of hope, grounding the community in God’s promises and forming people for lives of faith, service, and peace.
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