St. John's Episcopal Church

What are services like?
Our Parish celebrates Holy Eucharist at least three times every week: • Sunday mornings at 8:30am is a spoken service of Holy Eucharist. Normally it is Rite II (contemporary) language. However, during the seasons of Advent and Eastertide it is Rite I (traditional) language. On the two Sundays of the year that the later service has incense (Pentecost and Trinity Sunday), the early service is made more festive with the gift of harpsichord music. • Sunday mornings at 10:00am is also a spoken service of Holy Eucharist with the organ, hymns, and usually a musical anthem or two. It is always Rite II (contemporary) language, except for Advent when it is Rite I (traditional) language. During certain times in the church year—including Advent, Christmas, and Eastertide—the Eucharist is chanted. • Wednesdays at 12noon is a said Eucharist with those attending gathering in our All Souls' Chapel. We celebrate whichever feast falls within that week, particularly Major Feasts, and also offer the sacrament of unction (laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing of body, mind, and spirit). On days a priest is unavailable, this becomes a lay-led service of Noonday Prayer & Healing.

What is the community like?
Our Vision The teachings of Jesus call us at St. John’s Episcopal Church to cultivate a community where each one of us can know who we are as beloved children of God. As we open ourselves to God’s love, we realize the grace-filled truth that every person we meet is likewise beloved. We envision a church where all people—no matter who they are, whom they love, whom they vote for, or what language they speak—can find grace and mercy in their relationships with God and one another. We find our time-honored approach to worship inspiring, and yet we also believe God calls us to find ways to make it more welcoming to those who are searching for a connection to God. We want to be a congregation where children will find their spiritual home—and their passion for God—here among us. And we want to equip Christians of all ages to learn what it means to follow Jesus in our current world. As we strive to boldly love every person and all creation, we believe God is inviting us together across our differences to change this world—both globally and right here at home. If you are seeking a faith community where you can make a difference, we invite you to visit us at any of our worship services!

What if I'm not a Christian?
You are always welcome to come to any of our services, regardless of who you are or where you come from. If you are not a baptized Christian, you are still welcome to participate fully in the worship service. The only difference is that when you come forward during Communion, you would simply cross your arms at your chest to receive a blessing instead of the Sacrament.