St. John's Episcopal Church

Cemetery Property Commission Meeting
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Press Room

Contemplative Study
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Rutledge
On the first and third Thursdays of each month, join the Front Porch for an in-person offering to help you deepen your spirituality through contemplative practice.
We will begin with a 10 minute Centering Prayer sit & then move on to Lectio Divina using Richard Rohr’s book, “Just This.” Attendees can get started on any week.Participants will be invited to stay for casual conversation and discussion over lunch (brown bag or pre-order from the Lively Cafe).

This event is presented by The Front Porch: a Spiritual Life Center. The Front Porch welcomes people along all paths who seek to deepen their spiritual lives. We offer contemplative practices, events, and classes rooted in Christian spirituality.

Men’s Bible Study
2026-04-16 07:00 - 08:00 | Killeen Hall
Our Men’s Bible Study gatherings are held every Thursday at 7 AM. Join us for a relaxed, insightful Bible study with early morning fellowship! Whether you’re new or well-versed in the scriptures, all are welcome. Dive into our weekly discussion at your own pace. Participate weekly, as your schedule dictates, without missing a beat.
Readings are emailed in advance of class, along with links to commentary. To join our email list, contact Jonathan Jackson. See you there!
This is a HYBRID meeting. Join us in person in Killeen Hall or by Zoom:
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Recital in Chapel
2026-04-16 06:30 - 19:30 | Chapel

Choristers’ Evensong
2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:00 | Carter Chapel, FL
All are invited to this quiet, sung worship led by the St. John’s Choir School.

St. John's Choir School Open Days
2026-04-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Choir Room
Curious about enrolling your child in the St. John’s Choir School? Join us Tuesday, April 14, Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16 for “Open Days”. During this week, any potential students and parents are welcome to participate and/or observe the program.
All participants* are welcome to come one, two, or all three days as their schedule allows.
*Students in grades K-2nd are encouraged to attend on Tuesday, as this is the day of their primary instruction. Students in grades 3rd-12th may come on any day.

Schedule
Tuesday, April 14
3:00 – 4:00pm | Drop-Off Time & Optional Piano Lessons
4:00pm – 4:45pm | K-2nd Choir Rehearsal

4:00pm – 4:45pm | 3rd-12th Music Theory Class
4:45pm – 6:00pm | 3rd-12th Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 15
3:00 – 4:15pm | Drop-Off Time & Optional Piano Lessons
4:15 – 5:20pm | 3rd-12th Choir Rehearsal
5:30pm – 6:00pm | Service of Choral Evensong (sung by the 3rd-12th graders)
6:00- 6:30pm | Optional Dinner for Students + Parent Meet & Greet

Thursday, April 16
3:00 – 4:00pm | Drop-Off Time & Optional Piano Lessons

4:00pm – 4:45pm | 3rd-12th Music Theory Class
4:45pm – 6:00pm | 3rd-12th Choir Rehearsal

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Healing Service
2026-04-15 12:10 - 13:00 | Carter Chapel, FL
On Wednesdays, we offer a Service of Holy Eucharist and Healing.
This 30-minute service is perfect for those who can’t attend on Sundays or anyone seeking spiritual nourishment midweek. Our brief service time allows for prayer, reflection and partaking in the Eucharist before continuing our day’s work.
This Wednesday service incorporates a special time for healing prayer.

Private Event
2026-04-15 11:30 - 17:00 | Killeen Hall

Small Group Meeting (Martha Ray-Brooks)
2026-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

EfM Tuesday afternoon class (Education for Ministry)
2026-04-14 12:30 - 15:00 | Rutledge

Bible Study
2026-04-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Press Room

Tower Bell Tuesdays
2026-04-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Eve’s Garden
On Tuesdays in April, members of the St. John’s Tower Bell Guild will be performing bell concerts and providing tours of our historic bell tower. Come enjoy the beautiful sounds of St. John’s 14 hand-rung bells while eating lunch in the garden. Outdoor seating is available in Eve’s Garden, or one of St. John’s many other outdoor garden spaces.
Bells will be played from noon-12:30 p.m. Informal tours will follow. Simply make your way to the choir loft following each Tuesday’s concert.

Women’s Bible Study
2026-04-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Killeen Hall
This fall, St. John’s will offer a new weekly Bible study for women on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Killeen Hall. Facilitated by Jane Menton, the group will explore A Beautiful Year in the Bible, a theologically grounded and visually engaging resource from the Alabaster Company. Designed to be accessible and thought-provoking, this study invites women of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on themes such as New Beginnings, Heeding God’s Call, Relationships, Forgiveness, Generosity, and Hope.

The format is flexible, with content designed for 52 weeks but easily spread across two years if the group desires. Books are available for purchase on Amazon. Our first session will be Tuesday, September 16. All are welcome.

Centering Prayer
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – link in description
Centering Prayer is a movement beyond words or silent communion with God. Our Centering Prayer group meets weekly to study scripture, discuss writings by contemplative authors, and listen to God through Centering Prayer. All are welcome!
This event is Zoom Only! Join us using the link below on Monday evenings:
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Click to join the meeting or call-in by phone: (301) 715–8592
Meeting ID: 455 609 224

Our weekly classes are presented by The Front Porch: a Spiritual Life Center. The Front Porch welcomes people along all paths who seek to deepen their spiritual lives. We offer contemplative practices, events, and classes rooted in Christian spirituality.

Community Chorus Rehearsal
2026-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Alfriend Hall

St. Mary’s Circle
2026-04-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Killeen Hall

Sung Compline
2026-04-12 19:30 - 20:00 | Church
Compline is an ancient monastic service offered to God before bedtime, sung by members of St. John’s Episcopal Church each Sunday night during the academic term. Candles offer the only illumination during this time of spiritual reflection and renewal. Whether you’re a member or a visitor, St. John’s invites you to enjoy this unique contemplative opportunity featuring chanting, Scripture, meditative prayer, and sublime music.
This service is held weekly in the church. The Compline calendar runs through April 26, 2026.
NOTE: Please enter through our Welcome Plaza on Call St. and come up the ramp to enter the church using the east door. The Calhoun St. door will be locked, as will the north and south tower doors.

Second Sunday Youth Group (EYC): Pickleball at Holy Comforter
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 2015 Fleishmann Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308, United States
Second Sunday Youth Group: Pickleball
SUNDAY | APR. 12 | 5-7 PM | HOLY COMFORTER
This month’s Second Sunday Youth Group is another fun team-up with our friends at Holy Comforter! We’ll gather at Holy Comforter to explore their beautiful labyrinth. After that, we’ll shift gears into high-energy fun with 4-square volleyball and other outdoor games—bring your competitive spirit (or just your sense of humor!). We’ll wrap up the evening with pizza and plenty of time to hang out with friends old and new.

Meeting of American Guild of Organists
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Choir Room

Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service
2026-04-12 11:15 - 12:15 | Church
Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service that is solemn and traditional with chant, incense, and choral music.

Capital Area Justice Ministry Info Meeting
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:00 | Carter Chapel, FL
Please join us after the 9am service on April 12th to learn more about issues that the Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM) is addressing this year.

Sermon & Lectionary Discussion Group: Adult Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Adult Meeting Room, FL
Back by popular demand, this discussion-based class offers the chance to reflect more deeply on the sermon or lectionary readings of the day. Join us as we unpack the insights revealed in worship and grow in faith and fellowship with one another.

Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Adult Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Killeen Hall
Many of us struggle to talk about faith. In this class, we will explore words like “grace,” “gospel,” “sin,” and “being lost,” while learning their biblical roots. The study is based on Learning to Speak God from Scratch by Jonathan Merritt, one of America’s premier religion writers. Through cultural commentary, vulnerable personal stories, and surprising biblical insights, Merritt breathes new life into ancient expressions. This provocative and liberating class will help you find fresh language for your spiritual life and conversations.
Click here to purchase a copy of Learning to Speak God from Scratch by Jonathan Merritt via the St. John’s Cathedral Bookstore & Gift Shop, Jacksonville.
NOTE: This class is also available to join via Zoom. If you cannot join us in person, click the meeting link below and join us. You’ll be muted upon entry, so enter any questions or comments into the chat!
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Youth Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Youth Room (Downstairs)
High schoolers are invited to join us in the Youth Room, 10:15 – 11 AM on Sundays.
High school Sunday programing this year revolves around loving God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. Students will rotate through four themes each month with the Wellness Compass, the Prayer Book, Global Philanthropy Leaders (and other special topics), and a movement-based class. Students will also have the option to use the time for personal reflection or preparation on any or all Sundays.
We hope you join us for this Sacred Space on Sundays.
Any questions, please contact Tyree Jordan.

Middle-School Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Sunday School Classrooms, FL
Middle-schoolers (6-8 grade) are invited to join us from 10:15 – 11 AM for weekly Christian formation in the Sunday School wing.
Middle school students will become StoryMakers to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the deep theological truths and faith in God. They will walk through the Signs of Grace—baptism and Communion—which contain the tangible means they can hang on to when all seems lost, and the Lord’s Prayer, which assures us we have been given the title of heirs—adopted into God’s kingdom and claimed as his own.
Any questions, please contact Tyree Jordan.

Children’s Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Sunday School Classrooms, FL
Children in PreK-5th grades are invited to join us from 10:15 – 11 AM for weekly Christian formation. This year, 4 classes (PK/K, 1st, 2nd/3rd grades, and 4th/5th grades) will meet weekly through April 27. Activities take place upstairs in the Sunday School wing.
Here’s what we’ll be learning!
PK/K: Godly Play– This nurturing approach honors the unique competencies and capacities of early childhood. Students’ innate spirituality will be engaged, and their growing use of religious language will be nourished as they make meaning from Biblical stories through a creative process of self-discovery.
1st: Festal Eucharist– Students will participate in a special curriculum created right here at St. John’s to prepare our first-grade children for worship in the Episcopal tradition. They will focus on Worship, Holy Baptism, Christian Giving and The Holy Eucharist culminating with the Festal Eucharist in May.
2nd/3rd & 4th/5th: StoryMakers- Upper elementary students will become StoryMakers and use their imaginations to enter God’s story. They will engage with Biblical stories through creative visual arts, interactive storytelling, field notes, fun facts, thoughts to ponder, and hands-on activities. They will experience stories of The Promised Land, Isaiah, Advent, Lent, and Easter.
We also provide a full staff on Sunday mornings in our nursery for children five years and younger. We would love to have your child join us on Sunday mornings! Any questions, please contact Tyree Jordan.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Heroes of the Faith: Adult Sunday School
2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00 | Rutledge Room, FL
Each week, this class highlights one “hero” of the Christian faith or the Episcopal Church. Examples include Thomas Cranmer, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Julian of Norwich, Augustine of Hippo, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Absalom Jones, Father Meninger, and Desmond Tutu. We will explore their biographies, their major theological or historical contributions, and select writings that continue to shape our faith today.

Daughters of the King
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Press Room

Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Church
This traditional Rite II Service of Holy Eucharist meets in the main sanctuary in person. This service includes choir, organ, and Children’s Chapel.
It will also be livestreamed.
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