Services
Holy Communion is on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Compline is held the 4th Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Join us in-person at the church, or contacting the office for a Zoom invitation.
Get up too late to join us in-person? We record! You can watch our services later on our YouTube Channel please consider subscribing!
See Western North Carolina'a most current COVID Guidelines here.
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Compline is held the 4th Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Join us in-person at the church, or contacting the office for a Zoom invitation.
Get up too late to join us in-person? We record! You can watch our services later on our YouTube Channel please consider subscribing!
See Western North Carolina'a most current COVID Guidelines here.
Music
Music at St. John’s includes organ, choir and hand bells. The choir sings at the 10:00 AM Eucharist service from September through May. Anthems range from Baroque to contemporary music, all chosen to follow the Revised Common Lectionary for the day.
Choir rehearsals will resume in the fall of 2022, please watch this space for times and contact information.. At present we are looking for a new Church Musician to play our services and direct our choir. If you know someone who might be interested please direct them to our job openings page.
Our Organ
The organ at St. John’s is a three manual Rodgers Allegiant digital electronic instrument installed in 2007.
Handbells
We have 3 octaves of Malmark Bellcraftsmen hand bells. Ringers meet weekly except during the summer months and play during services as appropriate for the liturgical season and the group’s readiness.
Choir rehearsals will resume in the fall of 2022, please watch this space for times and contact information.. At present we are looking for a new Church Musician to play our services and direct our choir. If you know someone who might be interested please direct them to our job openings page.
Our Organ
The organ at St. John’s is a three manual Rodgers Allegiant digital electronic instrument installed in 2007.
Handbells
We have 3 octaves of Malmark Bellcraftsmen hand bells. Ringers meet weekly except during the summer months and play during services as appropriate for the liturgical season and the group’s readiness.
How we Worship
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Liturgy and Ritual
Worship in the Episcopal Church is said to be liturgical, meaning that the structure of our worship and the prayers that we pray don’t change greatly from week to week. This sameness from week to week gives worship a rhythm that becomes comforting and familiar to the worshipers. Our worship also follows patterns that have been used in Christian worship for centuries, and in countless places, so our worship anchors us to an ancient faith. |
If the customs and worship of The Episcopal Church are new to you, let the congregation carry you along in the liturgy, and know that we welcome your conversation and questions. Episcopalians are comfortable with a wide variety of physical expressions of devotion and adoration during worship. You may see people bowing, making the sign of the cross, sitting, kneeling or standing, or all three, throughout the service. You are free to participate in ways that you are comfortable. If you are not comfortable or able to kneel at the times indicated in the bulletin, please stand. If you are not able to stand, please remain seated.
If you have more questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact our priest and just ask!