Extending God's Love and Grace

a church in the heart of the community with the community at heart.

Our identity is best expressed in the covenant we adopted in July 2021 as we took a stand for justice and inclusion:


"We at St. John United Church of Christ believe in a God of profound inclusion and extravagant hospitality. We seek to extend God’s love and grace to all who seek to follow Jesus, including persons of every age, race, national origin, faith background, marital status and family structure, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental and physical ability, economic, social and educational status.

We will continue to widen the welcome to all people as they share in our communal, worship and sacramental life, our mission, leadership and stewardship, and the blessings and challenges of being the Body of Christ."


Hearing loops sign with earbuds and text “Easy to use! Pick one up at the audio/visual box at the back of the sanctuary.”
Poster reading “Ways to Welcome All” with accessibility features: large print, wheelchair space, hearing loops, busy bags, rocking chairs, sensory boxes.

In recognition of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the O & A Committee created Sensory Boxes. These boxes will be located throughout the church campus. The boxes will be filled with items such as noise cancelling headphones, stress relieving manipulatives and fidget toys. These items can help our neurodiverse friends relax, focus, and calm down from a scenario or an event.

Bright red table with assorted colorful fidget toys, headphones, and a blue storage bin at the back
Sensory toy basket on a table with colorful fidgets, pop-its, spinners, and play items

                                                           This lift connects Faith Hall to Fellowship Hall and the Office.                                                                             Activity Bags or "Busy Bags" are available in the Narthex

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    for children who wish to stay in worship.

Small office service counter with clear plexiglass shield and beige cabinetry.
Empty narrow elevator interior with beige walls, handrails, and a closed gate at the back
Office hallway with a gray door, narrow window, and green sign above the handle
White activity bag with colorful cross and “Activity Bag” text hanging indoors
Coat rack with colorful tote bags beside a blue bench in a hallway


In the Sanctuary we have removed a                                 Rocking chairs are available on the                      In the back of the Church Office, right off of the Sanctuary, there is a space for nursing

few half pews so guests in wheelchairs                            outer aisles for anyone to use.                                 mothers to have privacy. There is a speaker in the office so you won't miss worship.

do not have to sit out in the aisles.                                       We also have hearing loops for those

                                                                                                                     of us that need a little help.

Empty church interior with blue-cushioned wooden pews and a pulpit against brick walls.
Brick hallway with stained-glass window, black chair, and blue carpet leading to a dark wooden door.
Small exam room with a beige recliner chair, wall mirror, sink counter, and privacy curtain.
Curtained hallway beside stairs in a plain office interior with fluorescent lighting
Empty church pews with blue cushions in a brick-walled sanctuary
Blue hearing assistance sign on a wooden pew in a church interior.
Office lobby with desk, chairs, wooden door, and flower arrangements
Red cross logo with “St John UCC” and the tagline “Extending God’s Love and Grace.”

St. John United Church of Christ
307 West Clay Street
Collinsville, IL 62234

Contact Us: 618-344-2526
office@stjohnucc-collinsville.org