Contact & Location for St. John's Episcopal Church
Service Times for St. John's Episcopal Church
Sunday 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist
Sunday 9:30 AM
Holy Eucharist
Programs & Ministries at St. John's Episcopal Church
About St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church, located on the historic square in downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, welcomes visitors from all backgrounds and life stages into its vibrant faith community. The parish is known for its largest choral program and most active children and youth programs in the Episcopal tradition, drawing members from the United States Army War College, Dickinson College, and the broader Carlisle community. St. John's explicitly identifies as an LGBTQ+ welcoming community and emphasizes that all visitors are welcome, whether seeking a quiet moment of reflection, a deeper spiritual home, or simply a place to worship God in the beauty of holiness. The church offers multiple worship opportunities throughout the week, including traditional and contemporary services, and maintains a strong commitment to Christian formation and pastoral care.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. John's Episcopal Church
Dress Code: Formal but welcoming attire typical of Episcopal worship. Service Format: Holy Eucharist in either traditional Rite I with Elizabethan language (8:00 a.m. Sunday) or contemporary Rite II (9:30 a.m. Sunday and 5:00 p.m. first and third Saturdays), with sermons, congregational hymns, and communion; children ages 3–5th grade are invited to Children's Chapel during the sermon. Visitor Tips: Free parking is available on Sundays along nearby streets or in the city lot behind the church; newcomers are encouraged to fill out a Connection Card and speak with Rev. Melissa Wilcox, Associate Priest for Welcome; worship bags for children are available at the children's cart, and families are invited to sit near the front and cloister doors for better engagement.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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