This course, with presentations from the Rector and group discussion to follow each week, will look at many of the subjects of belief having to do with the Christian faith.

St. John’s offers a Wednesday night service, supper and teaching series at various times throughout the year. A series is offered in October, and during Lent.

St. John’s Men’s Group is a community of friendship and lively conversation for all adult men of our parish. We begin with a light dinner, and each week our discussion focuses on readings selected and distributed the week prior by a member of our clergy.

An Invitation for Lent 2017   “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” (From the Serenity Prayer)   There is so much in life completely beyond our control. Most of us spend years and years fighting against […]

Heavenly Hosts The 2nd Tuesday of each month, adults of St. John’s meet in various parishioners’ homes for a covered dish supper.  Bring a dish to share and enjoy the company of other St. John-ians!  Beverages of all types are provided. Young Adults’ Supper Club If you’re in your 20s and 30s and are new to […]

  Cursillo Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning “short course.” In the Episcopal Church the word is used to describe a weekend retreat led by clergy and laity several times a year at Camp McDowell. The weekend provides a wonderful opportunity to “get away from it all” and experience foundational Christian teaching, warm Christian fellowship and […]

The youth of St. John’s play an active and vital role in our parish. EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) is for teens in the 7th through 12th grades. EYC is a place for youth to safely explore and deepen their relationship with Christ, learn more about the Episcopal Church, and live into their Baptismal Covenant by […]

9:15-10:15 on Sunday Mornings On Sunday mornings from 9:15 until 10:15, the youth gather in their space on the third floor for Sunday School. Led by a dedicated group of adult advisors, the youth spend time deepening their relationship with God and the Church, through discussion and study. There’s always coffee and something good to […]

All confirmed, 7-12th grade youth at St. John’s are invited to serve as acolytes. After being trained by the Rector, acolytes serve in various roles during Sunday morning worship, and at other services as requested. Each year a few senior acolytes are chosen to serve as Acolyte Captains. Captains lead the acolyte team each Sunday, […]

Check the Diocesan Youth Page too for updates and registration links.      

Children’s Chapel is offered during the 10:30 a.m. service. Our younger school-age children (approx. K-3rd grade) leave “big” church after the 2nd reading and follow the cross to the Children’s Chapel on the 2nd floor of the Educational Building. This room is set up to be a sacred space and our time is spent around […]

 VBS 2017 LIFE STAR- a “Star Wars” themed VBS We need to have any interested adults volunteer for the week or even just a day. There is a volunteer form on the back of your child’s registration form. We ask everyone to fill out the volunteer form to help contribute to the week’s success in […]

Our Sunday School program is called Christian Formation. Formation indicates that our learning is a life-long process. Classes are from 9:15-10:15 a.m. each Sunday. Each classroom is designed to be a safe and nurturing environment. To register your children, please contact Sarah Collier at 262-1937 or by email at sarah@stjohnsmontgomery.org.     Children and Worship Infants are provided […]

At what age should my child receive Communion? This is a question many parents ask as they are striving to raise their children in the church. Once we are baptized, regardless of our age, we are welcome to receive Communion. Our Book of Common Prayer (p. 858) indicates that, at the time of Baptism, we receive […]

We have trained, hired nursery workers at both Sunday services for preschoolers and children under 2 years of age. We also provide nursery care at Wednesday night services, Lenten noonday services, and other special services. Childcare workers are in the classrooms for our 2 1/2 year olds, 4’s and 5’s. They are in the classrooms […]

Christmas Pageant Halloween Carnival Los Pasadas Children & Eucharist Children’s Chapel Confirmation Vacation Bible School Advent Wreath-making Dinner Wednesday Night Dinner & Program during October & Lent

  The Bazaar and Luncheon is a one day event on the Wednesday the week prior to Thanksgiving, and is the ECW’s main fund raising event for its outreach programs. The ECW members work during the year on arts and crafts, hand sewing, painting, and other items to be sold at the bazaar. Workshops will be announced in […]