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 9:30 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, piano, classical/jazz guitar, song and, occasionally, hand bells. our organist and choir director retired recently, if you are a trained musician and would like to apply for the position of Organist/Choir Master please see our job posting, and consider applying. This post will remain open until filled.

Our church presents a service of Lessons and Carols, during Advent, each year.  

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 for services during Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. ​

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 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!​
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  • Home
  • Worship
    • About our Services
    • Advent and Christmas at St. John's
    • 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
    • St. John's Garden
    • Food Pantry
    • Pet Food Bank
  • Calendar
  • Contact
  • Job Openings
  • Parish Members
  • En Español