For a century, St. John's Lutheran Church at 17th and L Streets has stood as one of the city's architectural jewels, and as home to a congregation that has ministered to the spiritual and physical needs of residents in Sacramento's midtown and beyond.
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Pastor Frank Espegren meditates as he prepares for a service at St. John's Lutheran Church on Wednesday. Espegren entered the ministry after working 13 years as a lawyer and will be installed as senior pastor this weekend. "I liked being a lawyer, but I love being a pastor," Espegren said.
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The Rev. Frank Espegren dresses in his vestments as he prepares for the noontime service Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Sacramento. He'll become senior pastor on Saturday.
