Dear St. John’s, I write to inform you of a new significant development in the Diocese of Washington’s response to the threat of the novel coronavirus – one that directly affects every parish, including St. John’s. I ask that you please take a few moments to read Bishop Mariann Budde’s letter in which she announces the […]

This Lenten season you can spot John Muir and the Reverend Hudson Stuck calling for hope as they encourage us to “Join St. John’s Lenten Eco-Pledge,” on posters designed by parishioner Jay Mallin. These two saints of the Episcopal Church have breached their official, shared feast day (Earth Day, April 22nd) to inspire us for […]

We begin the season of Lent with the traditional Ash Wednesday Eucharist. Join us to receive your ashes at any of the following services: 7:00 am – Spoken Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel12:00 pm – Holy Eucharist in the Nave7:30 pm – Holy Eucharist in the Nave

Dear friends at St. John’s,     I am pleased to introduce you here to Deacon Candidate and St. John’s Intern, Ethan Bishop-Henchman. Ethan began his internship on Sunday, January 19 and will be with us for the next six months. During this time, Ethan will serve at St. John’s, observing and learning the role […]

We are excited to announce our theme for the spring 2020 adult forum series: What good news is St. John’s being called to offer? Last fall, we asked ourselves what justice is, and why we, as people of faith, should pursue it. We heard answers from people with a variety of perspectives, many of whom […]

St. John’s strives to be a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community, and we want you to know that wherever you are in your faith journey, you are welcome here!     Perhaps you are considering becoming a member, but still have some questions about what membership means at St. John’s. If so, we are here […]

Who can benefit from attending a PEP Parenting Workshop? Anyone who parents a child! St. John’s is pleased to offer four PEP (Parent Empowerment Program) parenting workshops on Saturday mornings in January and February on topics of interest to all parents. Attend one, two, three or all four workshops with no cost to you. These […]

Christmas is a sacred time as we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to his second coming. We hope you will join us for one or more of these especially joyous services: Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th:  4:45 pm – Christmas Carol Sing-a-long  5:00 pm – Nativity Pageant and Eucharist 7:30 pm – […]

Starting to think about those New Year’s resolutions? If getting your financial house in order is on the list, let us suggest a new approach.      St. John’s will be hosting Faith & Finance, a new program created by the Diocese that provides a biblical context for helping you to get your financial life […]

All elementary-aged children (through fifth grade) are invited to participate in St. John’s annual Nativity Pageant!     We will have one rehearsal on Saturday, December 21st at 4:00 pm followed by pizza, and performances on Sunday, December 22nd at 10:00 am and on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:00 pm. Major roles will be given […]