St. John's Episcopal Church, Marion, NC
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Worship

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 9:00 a.m. Look for us in the church by entering through the bell tower door, or seasonally warm, clear days, in the pavilion. 
Evening Prayer is in the church on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. Enter through the bell tower door.
Join us for Sunday services in-person or by contacting the office for a Zoom invitation.
Get up too late to join us in-person or by Zoom? We record! You can watch our services on your own schedule on our YouTube Channel  please consider subscribing!

Music

Music at St. John’s includes organ, piano, classical/jazz guitar, song and, occasionally, hand bells. our organist and choir director retired recently, if you are a trained musician with an understanding (or willingness to learn) music in our liturgical tradition, and would like to join our music rotation please contact our priest. 

Our church presents a service of Advent Lessons and Carols, during Advent, each year on the first Sunday of Advent.  

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 to rehearse for a few weeks before playing during selected services during the year. ​

How we Worship

Worship
Episcopalians worship in many different styles, ranging from very formal, ancient, and multi-sensory rites with lots of singing, music, fancy clothes (called vestments), and incense, to informal services with contemporary music. Yet all worship in the Episcopal Church is based in the Book of Common Prayer, which gives worship a familiar feel, no matter where you go. At St. John's we are considered Broad Church.
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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 our Christians in all times and all places.

​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!​
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • About our Services
    • Advent and Christmas at St. John's
    • Lent Holy Week and Easter
    • Lectors and Acolytes
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • About Us
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Friendship, Fellowship and Fun
    • Church Leadership
    • Columbarium
    • History
    • Our Diocese and Beyond
  • How We Serve
    • Scout Troop 369
    • St. John's Garden
    • Food Pantry
    • Pet Food Bank
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Parish Members
  • En Español