Pastor John Dietrich Aurandt organized the original church in a log cabin, but the church grew as families moved into the area, and in 1832 a new church was constructed. Following the death of Rev. Aurandt, the church fell into disarray. In a span of 13 years, the church was under the leadership of 13 different ministers. The Rev. F. A. Rupley brought the struggling church back to solid ground during his eight-year tenure. Under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Philips, a parsonage was purchased. By 1858, under Rev. Jacob Hassler (1858-64), the membership had outgrown the building and a new brick building was constructed. The congregation continued to prosper and grow during the 19th and 20th centuries, and a new parsonage was built in 1874, as well as a new constitution and by-laws were created. The following ministers served St. John's UCC: Rev. Victor Steinburg, Carl W. Isenberg, and the Rev. Sterling Martz was pastor at St. John's 150th anniversary. St. John's united with the United Church of Christ in 1961. The Rev. Samuel Givler, Jr. was called in 1959 and the groundbreaking for an addition to the existing church occurred. Rev. Givler was followed by Gerald Hooks in 1971, after whom came the Rev. Arthur Roberts, followed by the Rev. Ray Berrian. The Rev. Hugh Gowan became pastor in 1983 and served for 17 years until 2000 AD. He was succeeded by the Rev. Dr. J. William Dean. The Rev. A.M. Gordon served as interim minister from 2005 through October, 2007.  Pastor Mary J. Hendricks was Called November 1, 2007.  St. John's has been a center of Reformed influence in the "Cove" area. It has been a constant source of spiritual growth and social interaction. St. John's looks forward to the future with optimism and continued growth in the Lord Jesus Christ.