Ministries
Church School
St. John is blessed with many children! Our church school serves ages 3½ – 12th grade and meets each Sunday morning at 9:00am, as well as offering a teaching opportunity on Tuesday evenings at 6:15pm.
Choir & Chanters
Our liturgical music draws from two different traditions: Byzantine chant (monophonic, featuring a single melody accompanied by a drone note) historically used in Orthodox worship; and choral music, closer to the Russian style that incorporates four-part harmony. Despite the differences, both the chanters and the choir strive to glorify God in words and melody.
St. Brigid Food Pantry
The St. Brigid Food Pantry has served those in need in our neighborhood for many years. Each Wednesday morning we hand out bags of food to all who come to our door. Donations to the pantry are accepted all year.
Antiochian Women
The Antiochian Women of St. John strive to combine education, service, and fellowship for women ages 18 and older. We support our national board’s annual project through Dinner and a Show, as well as making time to be together during our annual Fall retreat, book club, monthly teaching, and more.
Antiochian Men
The Men of St. John meet together regularly for encouraging Christian fellowship. Whether it is over lunch at our Tuesday meal, dinner for our quarterly barbecue fellowship, or over a good book at our monthly Sons of Thunder book club, our men strive to draw closer to Christ and one another through fellowship.
Teens
The St. John Teen SOYO (Society of Orthodox Youth) has spiritual growth as its focus through teaching, fun, and a loving communal environment. The teens are lead by our youth director who is assisted by the president, secretary, and treasurer of the group. Meetings occur regularly on Sundays and Tuesday alongside frequent weekend events.
Young Adults
Our St. John Young Adult Fellowship is a vibrant active group. Our young adults are numerous and have regularly scheduled events organized by our leadership team. Each month the young adults meet for Doctrine on Draft (a spiritual talk at a local brewery or restaurant), quarterly social events and practical sessions and an annual retreat.