Our Weekly services

Our beautiful services are held every Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 8 and 10:30 am. The Saturday evening service and early morning Sunday service are Rite II Holy Eucharist and are desirable to those who wish to have a quiet and intimate time in our chapel. Our service at 10:30 am is a Rite II Holy Eucharist with music, worship and occasional laughter due to our growing number of St. John’s and chil­dren.

St. John’s has special services throughout the year tied to Church holidays. Please check Parish Activities for scheduled services.

Sat. 5 pm - Holy Eucharist Rite II, No Choir

Sun. 8 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II, no choir

sun. 10:30 am - Holy Eucharist Rite II, with hymns and choir (nursery provided for infants - age 6)

What to expect at St. John’s Church Services

We are a liturgical church. “Liturgy” means “the work of the people.” Our work in worship has three parts:

  • The Word of God:  Four readings from Scripture (Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament and Gospel) and a short sermon, 8–15 minutes. Following the sermon, we recite a creed and say a prayer of confession and receive pardon for our sins.

  • The Prayers of the People:  We pray for the concerns of each other, our community and the world. After the prayers, we greet each other in God’s name. This is called passing the peace. Just turn to your neighbor and say something like “The peace of God be with you” or simply, “Peace.” After announcements a collection is taken, while the choir sings an anthem. You are free to contribute or not as you wish.

  • The Holy Communion:  Holy Communion is the high point of the Episcopal service. It is also called the Eucharist or Great Thanksgiving.  All baptized Christians regardless of denomination are welcome to come forward to receive communion, which consists of bread and wine. Just hold out your hands for the bread and take a sip from the cup, or hold your bread and dip it into the wine cup.  If you'd rather receive a blessing from the priest, you can cross your hands on your chest. Or if you prefer, you can remain in your seat during this part of the service. Do what is comfortable for you.

Hymns are sung throughout the 10:30 am service. All services end with the dismissal at which point we are sent on our way in peace to love and serve God in our lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The 5 pm service and the 8 am service last about 45 minutes. The 10:30 am service includes hymns and lasts about an hour.

  • If you wish. However, everything you need, including Scripture readings, is in the service leaflet, which the ushers will give you. View a sample service leaflet by clicking here.

  • You will find people dressed casually, more formally and a great variety in between. Just be yourself. You will fit in.

  • Sit wherever you are comfortable. Make yourself at home.

  • Free parking is available in front of the church and behind it. Handicap parking is available, too.

  • Children are welcome in all St. John's services. Sunday School is held between our two services from 9:15 to 10:15.

  • When you visit St. John's, no one is going to ask you to stand up and introduce yourself, but a few people might shake your hand and say hello.

We hope to see you again! St. John's means a lot to each and every one of us and we are happy you chose to visit. May God bless you and your family.