Parkville's population grew rapidly after World War II and the opening of the Baltimore Beltway, Interstate 695, in 1962.

About 50% of the members of the congregation are over 65 years old and moved to Parkville from Baltimore City after World War II.

Sunday classes are held for students in grades two through twelve.

St. John's Lutheran Church supports helping and social ministries of all kinds, including support for homeless shelters, shelters for abused women with families, resettling refugee families, and relating to the Lutheran Churches in the third world.

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