We are delighted to have you join us for our times of worship.

These times that we gather are powerful opportunities to hear the Word of God and the voice of the Holy Spirit. The Easter, Christmas, and Summer seasons have special worship schedules. Please check our home page for updates.

Sundays

  8 am Reverent & Quiet Holy Eucharist
10 am Choral Holy Eucharist

• While there are customary changes in posture (standing, kneeling, sitting), you are welcome to remain seated at any point in the service if that is better for you.
• All those worshiping with us are invited to receive Holy Communion.
• Gluten-free wafers are available; please ask the clergy during Communion.
• Our church is handicap accessible with space for wheelchairs and companion seating.
• The aisles are wide enough to allow for companion assistance as need be.
• A Sign Language Interpreter can be arranged by calling the church office during regular business hours.
• Hearing boosters are available for those who have trouble hearing.
• Large print service leaflets are available. Large print copies of the Book of Common Prayer are also available.  Just let an usher know that you prefer one.
• There is a handicap accessible rest room located at the back left side of the church, just before the back side exit.

Worshiping with Children

We welcome and are delighted to have children of all ages worshiping with us. There is a Prayground at the front left side of the church where children can be closer to what’s happening. This carpeted area affords more room for children to move about and contains a selection of children’s books and toys for those who find that helpful. The space has its own altar rail, so children can receive communion without having to leave the area. It also affords easy access to the side exit in case you need to leave with your child before the service ends.

Others may  prefer to sit in the back where they can move around quietly. You are always welcome to use the parlor in the parish hall, where the service is available by speaker, if you need to stretch your legs a bit more.

Wednesdays
11 am Lectio Divina followed by Noonday Prayer

Lectio Divina  (Latin for “Divine Reading”) is a traditional monastic practice of praying the Scriptures that leads us deeper into God’s Word. The reading for any particular Wednesday service will be the gospel reading for that day.

Taizé

7 pm on the first Wednesday of the month (except January 1, 2020).

Once a month we offer Taizé, a contemplative candle-lit service in the model set by the French village of Taizé. This prayer service at St. John’s moves along according to a certain rhythm through sung prayers, simple, beautiful music, a time of silence, spoken and silent prayers, and opportunity for individual prayer and anointing with holy oil. We invite all who attend this ecumenical offering to the community to stop, pray with song and silence, and listen to the “still, small voice” within. The mind calms and the soul opens up. God speaks and the heart hears. We invite you to come and share in the experience of Taizé prayer. The 45-50 min. service starts at 7 p.m., on the first Wednesday of each month.