St. John's Episcopal Church

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Walpole , New Hampshire ● Episcopal ● 10:00am

Who We Are

Everyone Welcome, No Exceptions

Creative, Vibrant Parish with emphasis on liturgy and preaching, education of all ages, fellowship, and outreach--local (food pantry donations, meals for the winter shelter for the homeless, mitten drive for local primary school, the Giving Tree Christmas present program), diocesan, and global. Art After School, an innovative art program which welcomes all children in first grade and older on Wednesday afternoons, 3 p.m. when school is in session, resumes on January 2, 2013.

Vibe
Traditional Liturgy, Creative, Spirit-filled, Progressive, Inclusive, Multigenerational, Neighborhood-focused

Programs
Community Service, Faith and Work, Adult Education, Children's Ministry

Music
Traditional Hymns, Contemporary

Denomination
Episcopal

Networks

Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire

Size
Small

Language
English

Founded
1862

Contact

Phone

603-756-4533

Website

http://Www.stjohnswalpole.org

Our Services

Service Times

Sunday

10:00am - Eucharist Rite 2

Wednesday

12:00pm - Contemporary Eucharist, informal service

What to Expect

What are services like?
Traditional, lively, Eucharist Rite 2 from the Book of Common Prayer, with the use of three hymnals (The Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, and Wonder, Love, and Praise).

What is the community like?
Warm, welcoming, inclusive, loving, creative, seeking

What if I'm not a Christian?
We will welcome you and will offer to listen and travel alongside you as you ask questions, seek answers, and discern whether St. John's might be a faith community for you.

Leadership

Susan Kershaw

Susan Kershaw has served as Rector of St. John's since October 2004. She earned a BA in Fine Art at Temple University, attended Palmer Seminary (Mdiv), Princeton Seminary (ThM) and Episcopal Divinity School (Anglican studies). Directs and teaches in the Art After School program, loves preaching, writing, teaching adults and children, painting, knitting, and reading.