St. John's Episcopal Church

Stephen Ministry Training
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Conference Room (Mtr. Leslie’s Former Office)

Men’s Bible Study
2025-09-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-11 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87429760245?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 874 2976 0245
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Contemplative Study
2025-09-04 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.

The Good Book
2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00
Community, conversation, learning, prayer: all rooted in God’s Word. Join us for an online Bible study that will help you grow in faith. This weekly class gathers online via Zoom.
Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87909742913?pwd=[REDACTED]
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Click to join the meeting or call (301) 715–8592
Meeting ID: 879 0974 2913

Education for Ministry (EfM) Thursday evening class
2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

Funeral for George Edward Lewis II
2025-09-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Church
Join us for the funeral service for George Edward Lewis II (July 28, 1941 – July 25, 2025). If you cannot attend in person, a livestream will be available. A reception will follow the service.

Altar Guild
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Church

Holy Eucharist Rite I
2025-09-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Church
This traditional Rite I Service of Holy Eucharist meets in the main sanctuary in person.

Pastoral Care
2025-09-07 09:00 - 21:30 | Killeen Hall

Holy Eucharist Rite II
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:15 | 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.
Visit our ONLINE WORSHIP page.

Pastoral Care
2025-09-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Nursery

Coffee and Connection Hour
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:00 | Eve’s Garden
Join us in Eve’s Garden for coffee and conversation after the 10:00 AM service. This space is available for anyone who would like to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, or just take some time with warm beverage after service. Come and have a chat with us!

Children’s Sunday School
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:15 | Sunday School Classrooms, FL
Children in PreK-5th grades are invited to join us from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 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

Middle-School Sunday School
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:15 | Sunday School Classrooms, FL
Middle-schoolers (6-8 grade) are invited to join us from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 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.

Youth Sunday School
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:15 | Youth Room (Downstairs)
High schoolers are invited to join us in the Youth Room, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 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.

Ecuador Ministry Updates
2025-09-07 11:30 - 12:15 | Killeen Hall
Curious about what the Allens’ work in Ecuador looks like or interested in being part of it? Every Sunday we pray for John and Caroline and their ministry in Ecuador. Come to an info session on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11:30 AM in Killeen Hall to hear what’s new in Ecuador and learn about two St. John’s mission opportunities to Quito in 2026.
Trip Snapshot:
Length: 6–7 nights
Cost: approx. $1,250 per person plus airfare (includes lodging, meals, transport, activities & donations)
Lodging: guesthouse with electricity, hot water & Wi-Fi
Work: a mix of hands-on projects and relationship-focused activities (camps, field trips, breaking bread together)
Who Can Go: all ages are welcome for the spring team, and high school youth for the summer team
Weather: mild, 60s–70s year-round
Contact: Dan Manausa (danny@manausalaw.com) for the spring adult team and Tyree Jordan (tyree@saint-john.org) for the summer youth team
We’re excited to offer this opportunity to serve, grow, and experience God’s work in Ecuador—join us to learn more!

Compline Rehearsal
2025-09-07 18:30 - 19:20 | Choir Room

Sung Compline
2025-09-07 19:30 - 20:15 | 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.

St. Mary’s Circle
2025-09-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Killeen Hall

Sunday School Planning (Making Disciples)
2025-09-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

Community Chorus Rehearsal
2025-09-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Alfriend Hall

Centering Prayer
2025-09-08 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.

Bible Study
2025-09-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Press Room

EfM Tuesday afternoon class (Education for Ministry)
2025-09-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Rutledge

Market 2025 Booth Chair Meeting
2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Rutledge Room, FL

Personnel Commission: Operations Meeting
2025-09-11 14:30 - 15:15 | Killeen Hall
