Front sign of St Johns
Front sign of St Johns
We extend the welcome and love of God to all who come to church. Our worship is something we do together. The complete service each Sunday is printed in a program – no book shuffling or seemingly secret ways to get the hang of – and your voice is welcome and necessary. Worship is rooted in Scripture, which we take seriously but not literally, and follows the rhythm of The Book of Common Prayer, although we often use other prayer sources. Most Sundays there is Holy Communion and the table is open to any Baptized person and every seeker of Christ. Following worship, there is coffee, treats and socializing.
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The front door is accessible from the driveway, and an elevator goes to the basement, where there are restrooms. The sanctuary is air-conditioned in the summer.
Worship on Sundays at 10:00 AM
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Holy Disorder
Holy disorder is a transformative disruption of the status quo. Instead of destructive chaos, this disorder is a sacred and often necessary upheaval that can lead to growth, healing, and profound renewal, both for individuals and communities.
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But why turn it all upside down? Everything seems to be in its right place, and we are secure in our understanding of the world and our faith. While this is often what churches strive for, it can also lead to limited understanding of God and each other.
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We want to learn from the prophets. The biblical prophets often disrupted the status quo and comfort of their time by speaking truth to power and challenging religious complacency. Welcoming holy disorder means embracing the prophetic tradition of speaking truth and being effective critics of institutions (even our own) without becoming negative or cynical.
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Following the disruption of old structures, a new, more mature, and more expansive understanding of faith and life can emerge. This is a transformation that leads to greater humility, depth, and compassion, allowing us to grow with God beyond limited, previous understanding.
During times of upheaval, trust that there is a larger, divine purpose at work, even if it is not immediately clear. Just as new life is born in the breaking, trust that a new, more whole version of our community can emerge.
Events
Pantry ProjectTuesdays 11 AM-1 PMPowell
Ceremonies
Weddings
We welcome the weddings of same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike. You may also have a civil union blessed.
Thank you for considering having your wedding at St. John’s. Before scheduling a wedding, we ask all couples to come to a Sunday service. There you can meet our clergy and other leadership and experience a typical liturgy.
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You do not need to be a member of the Episcopal Church to have a wedding here. We welcome the weddings of same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike. You may also have a civil union blessed in the church.
Baptisms
We welcome people of all ages--babies, children, teens, adults, and elders-- to receive the sacrament of Baptism.
Baptism is full initiation, by water and the Holy Spirit, into Christ's Body, the Church. We welcome people of all ages--babies, children, teens, adults, and elders-- to receive the sacrament of Baptism. The baptismal rite occurs in the middle of the service on Sunday morning, after the sermon and before Communion. Because Baptism is about joining the community, we do not do private services.
Funerals
You do not need to be a member of our church to plan this important aspect of the dying and grieving process.
Burial of the Dead is an act of mercy, and St. John’s is active in the ministry of ritual burial. You do not need be a member of our church, or any church to plan this important aspect of the dying and grieving process at St. John’s.
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The church seats about 110 people, and we have a full kitchen, tables and chairs in the basement for a reception. Our worship team will also be part of a graveside service or help scatter the ashes of the departed.