St. John's Episcopal Church

Friday Book Study
2026-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom – link in description
Our Friday Book Study meets at 12 PM via Zoom. Each Friday, join us online as we make our way through selected readings designed to take us deeper into our Biblical knowledge and dive into Scripture.
No registration is required. New participants are welcome at any time!
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Thursday evening class
2026-01-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

Small Group for People with Aging Parents
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Adult Meeting Room, FL

St. John's Foundation Meeting
2026-01-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Killeen Hall

CAJM Meeting
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Press Room

Men’s Bible Study
2026-01-22 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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Choristers’ Evensong
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:00 | Carter Chapel, FL
All are invited to this quiet, sung worship led by the St. John’s Choir School.

Healing Service
2026-01-21 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.

LHS Foundation Board Mtg.
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Bishop’s Common

Small Group Meeting (Martha Ray-Brooks)
2026-01-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

EfM Tuesday afternoon class (Education for Ministry)
2026-01-20 12:30 - 15:00 | Rutledge

Bible Study
2026-01-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Press Room

Women’s Bible Study
2026-01-20 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
2026-01-19 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
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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
2026-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Alfriend Hall

Sung Compline
2026-01-18 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.

Cancelled! Youth Mission to Ecuador Info Meeting
2026-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Bishop’s Common
TODAY’S MEETING IS CANCELLED!
We are holding a planning meeting for everyone who has already signed up to journey to Ecuador this summer (July 8-18) and for those who would like to learn more on Sunday, Jan. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. in Bishop’s Common. Come along and see what this mission is all about!
This trip is open to rising 9th through 12th graders. Our itinerary is set in partnership with Caroline and John Allen and typically includes a mix of children’s programs, service work at the church and in the homes of parishioners, and lots of relationship-building and worship with friends new and old at our partnering church.
We will know more about our specific work areas as our time in Quito approaches, but typically it is a mix of children’s programs, improving the physical church building, a day or two of service in nearby homes of church parishioners, and worship with friends at the church. The itinerary is developed in partnership with Caroline and John Allen, and our ministry partners in Quito.

Cuba Mission Packing
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | St. John’s Bookstore, 131 N Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
The group going to Cuba will pack items stored in the Bookstore.

Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service
2026-01-18 11:15 - 12:15 | Church
Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service that is solemn and traditional with chant, incense, and choral music.

Sermon & Lectionary Discussion Group: Adult Sunday School
2026-01-18 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
2026-01-18 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
2026-01-18 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
2026-01-18 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
2026-01-18 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.
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To Hell with the Rector: Adult Sunday School
2026-01-18 10:15 - 11:00 | Rutledge Room, FL
What do Christians actually believe about the afterlife—and what does the Bible really say? In this provocative and surprisingly fun class, Father Lonnie will explore what Scripture and tradition actually teach about hell (you might be surprised). Along the way, we will debunk some popular myths, trace where our modern ideas came from, and discover what the Episcopal Church really has to say about life after death. Expect lively discussion, honest questions, and more than a few laughs.

Holy Eucharist Rite II Worship Service
2026-01-18 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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Weekly Sermon Discussion
2026-01-18 08:45 - 09:30 | Rutledge Room, FL
Have you ever walked out of church wishing to dig even deeper into the scriptures and sermon of the day? Join us on Sundays after each service to further unpack the wisdom and insights revealed during the church service. Join us after our 8 AM service for some coffee and conversation about the morning’s sermon and lessons. All are welcome!

Holy Eucharist Rite I Worship Service
2026-01-18 07:45 - 08:45 | Church
This traditional, contemplative Rite I Service of Holy Eucharist meets in the main sanctuary in person.

Funeral for David Walter Watson
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Church and Alfriend Hall
The funeral for David Walter Watson (November 4, 1937 – December 20, 2025) will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, January 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow. If you cannot attend in person, please view the livestream below.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice or the St. John’s Foundation.

EfM Community Meeting
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Killeen Hall
Calling all current Education for Ministry (EfM) students, alumni, and interested persons!
The first EfM Community Gathering will be held Saturday, January 17, from 10 AM to 1 PM in Killeen Hall. Community Gatherings are special times for an EfM seminar when we invite alumni and those interested in joining EfM to gather and reflect upon a book relating to the Path’s theme or other multi-media content. For this first Community Gathering, we will be watching three videos: The Open Narrative of Love/Lieven Boev, The Greater Part/David Brown and Danseuse/Ann Loades. These three videos are part of a series of six short documentary films profiling living theologians in the UK and Europe, entitled “At the Threshold,” produced by UNTAMED. The introduction to this series states: “In theology there is a home for both the vast and the intimate. No question is foreclosed. Visually immersive, poetic, and global in scale, these short films invite viewers into a conversation about life and its limits, which is as vibrant as it is challenging.”
Bring a bag lunch and join us for these lively discussions and see why EfM is Sewanee’s most outstanding program for Episcopal laity.
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