As a St. John Lutheran community we gather together to raise funds to celebrate our children’s education while building on a faith foundation.





On Friday, April 11, 2025, we will be holding the St. John Lutheran School Gala & Auction at Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township. The St. John Lutheran community will be coming together at this event with the purpose of raising funds for Scholarships and Tuition Assistance for St. John Lutheran School, Special Projects (athletics, classroom furniture, etc.), Technology Upgrades, and the St. John Parent Network (student and family enrichment activities).



Join us for an evening to celebrate and fundraise for our children to help build on their faith foundation. The evening will include dinner, drinks, a live auction, and a silent auction. Space is limited and tickets are sold on a first come basis!



We hope that you will prayerfully consider supporting this event by donating funds or items for the live or silent auction.

Sponsorship and Auction information is below. Please click on the buttons below to become a Sponsor or make a donation.

Thank you for your consideration of supporting our auction to benefit St. John Lutheran School, where we are One in Jesus…Reaching Many. If you have any questions please contact our Gala Committee.



What is the mission of the Gala?

As a St. John Lutheran community we gather together to raise funds to celebrate our children’s education while building on a faith foundation.

What will the funds be going to?

The funds raised will be going towards funds for Scholarships and Tuition Assistance for St. John Lutheran School, Special Projects (athletics, classroom furniture, etc.), Technology Upgrades, and the St. John Parent Network (student and family enrichment activities).

What is the SJR Gala?

The SJR Gala is a night for our community to come together as one during a night that includes appetizers, a plated dinner, drink tickets and dessert. There will also be a photo booth and music for guests to enjoy. There will be a silent auction and live auction to raise additional funds.

What should I wear?

We suggest cocktail attire.

What to expect?

General Schedule:

6 pm: Doors Open, Check In & Registration, Hor d’oeuvres

Silent Auction Opens

7:45 pm: Call to Dinner

1st Section of Silent Auction Table Closes

8 pm: Welcome Message, Blessing of the Meal, Diner Served

8:30 pm: 2nd Section of Silent Auction Table Closes

8:45 pm: 3rd Section of Silent Auction Table Closes

9 pm: Live Auction Begins

9:45 pm: Live Auction Concludes

Closing Message & Prayer

Music to continue until 11 pm

Why should I attend?

The SJR Gala event provides us the opportunity to come together as one for a night of networking and fun within the parent community, while raising additional funds for the school to benefit our students and children.

Can I participate virtually?

We are working on opening up an online bidding option 24 hours prior to the event so stay tuned! We will post a link on the website when we have it prepared. You are also welcome to donate at any time without purchasing the tickets!