On July 1, 1884 Rev. J. Reichsteiner was installed as St. John's third pastor.

There was a birth of learning in Rochester. In 1881 the Revised Version of the New Testament was on sale. Its first day on sale over 1,500 copies were sold. In 1883 Prof. Swift discovered a new comet from the newly constructed Warner Observatory on Prince Street. In 1884 George Eastman's new company manufactured the first photographic films. In 1884 Rochester celebrated its 50th year as a city.

Into this excitement of a re-birth of learning Rev. J. Reichsteiner excelled. He was a scholarly man. His sermons were scholarly. He spoke excellent German. He dazzled the council with his knowledge.