Founded in 1891, St. John's Lutheran Church serves a congregation of 250 families living in the Stamford area. The church provides two services on Sundays and various activities for both adults and children, including vacation Bible school, choir camp and the yearly Joyful Noise concert series in November. The church also sponsors a free dinner for the homeless on the second Sunday of each month. St. John's offers childcare during Sunday worship services through its Noah's Ark Nursery and also runs Gray Farms Preschool for 4- and 5-year-olds.