Contact & Location for St John's Russian Orthodox Chr
Service Times for St John's Russian Orthodox Chr
Saturday 6:00 PM
Vigil/Vespers
Sunday 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
About St John's Russian Orthodox Chr
Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America, located at 1900 Essex Street in Berkeley near the Ashby BART Station. The church welcomes all visitors to experience Orthodox Christian worship offered in both English and Church Slavonic languages. Services follow the traditional Julian calendar and include Saturday Vigils or Vespers at 6:00pm, Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10:00am, and weekday Divine Liturgy at 8:00am on feast days. The parish is led by Rev. Edward Henderson and maintains an active presence in the Berkeley community, offering a spiritual home grounded in Orthodox tradition and accessible liturgical practice.
First-Time Visitor Info for St John's Russian Orthodox Chr
Dress Code: Modest, respectful attire is typical for Orthodox worship services. Service Format: Services are conducted in English and Church Slavonic, following the Orthodox liturgical tradition and the Julian calendar. Visitor Tips: Visitors are welcome at all services; arrive early to find seating and familiarize yourself with the liturgy, and contact Rev. Edward Henderson at 510-845-2944 or [email protected] with questions about first-time attendance.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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