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8:00 AM | Worship (Rite I)

9:00 AM |  Breakfast

9:30 AM | Sunday School

10:30 AM| Worship (Rite II)


Welcome to St. John’s


Located in the heart of Decatur, Alabama, we are an Episcopal congregation made up of about 225 families with a sense of mission and vitality. Grounded in our Baptismal Covenant, we take seriously our call to love God, love our neighbors, and love ourselves.

We invite you to learn more about our leadership, beliefs, history, and parish life below. Most importantly, however, we want you to know that regardless of your church tradition and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.

New to St. John’s?


Visitors are always welcome through the bright red doors of St. John’s Episcopal Church! If you are new to our church (or the Episcopal Church), click the button below to learn more about what to expect during your first time worshiping with us. 

Upcoming Events

Living Our Baptism: A Journey of Faith in Action

Wednesdays in Lent |
5:00 AM – 7:00 PM

5:00 pm Stations of the Cross
5:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Program

During these evenings, we will explore the core commitments of the Baptismal Covenant. Through scripture, discussion, real-life examples, guest speakers from the diocese, state, and community, as well as hands-on activities, we will deepen our understanding of what it means to live out our baptism in daily life.

Vacation Bible School

June 23-27

Inspired by The Wild Robot film and book series, St. John’s Camp Kindness will invite children to consider how following Jesus’ command to love and look out for others is the very best way to survive and thrive in a wild, wild world. Children will create their own large-scale art projects at the “Craft Cabin,” learn to play handbells at the “Music Hut,” and develop their one skits in the “Theatre House” and discover that kindness can be a survival skill.

Theology on Tap

Thurs, April 3 |
5:30 PM at The Brick

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at The Brick for a warm evening of fellowship, delicious food, and meaningful theological conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share a meal, and engage in thoughtful discussion!

Deep Dive Dinner

Thurs, Apr 10 |
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

These gatherings allow participants to explore and discuss issues facing the church and the world.

Young Adults Dinner

Sun, May 18 |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

St. John’s members (and their friends) in their 20s & 30s are invited to gather at St. John’s once a month for dinner and discussion about faith and life as a young adult.

Dinner Provided. Child Care Provided. BYOB.

Ladies Night Out

Thurs, March 27 |
5:30 PM at Olive Garden

Let’s gather together for fun, friends, and fettucine! To reserve your place call or text Bunny Edwards (256) 227-3760. Last day to reserve is Tuesday, March 25.

Palm Sunday

Sun, Apr 13 |
8:00 AM | 10:30 AM

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The service includes the blessing of palms and a joyful procession, recalling the crowds who welcomed Jesus with shouts of “Hosanna in the highest!” It then transitions into the solemn reading of the Passion, inviting us to journey with Christ through the suffering that leads to the glory of the Resurrection.

Young Adults Dinner

Sun, Apr 13 |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

St. John’s members (and their friends) in their 20s & 30s are invited to gather at St. John’s once a month for dinner and discussion about faith and life as a young adult.

Dinner Provided. Child Care Provided. BYOB.

Maundy Thursdsay

Thurs, April 17 |
6:00 PM

Maundy Thursday commemorates the institution of the Lord’s Supper and Jesus’ command to love one another as He loves us. The service includes the washing of feet, recalling Jesus’ humble act of servanthood, and the celebration of the Eucharist, remembering the gift of His body and blood. The liturgy then concludes with the solemn stripping of the altar, symbolizing the abandonment and betrayal Jesus faced before His crucifixion.

Good Friday Services

Fri, April 18 |
12:10 PM & 6:00 PM

Good Friday is a solemn day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The service includes the reading of the Passion narrative, prayers for the Church and the world, and the veneration of the cross. It is a time for reflection on Christ’s sacrifice, the depth of His love, and the cost of our redemption, inviting us to draw near to the mystery of the cross and prepare for the hope of the Resurrection.

Easter Vigil with Holy Baptism

Sat, April 19 |
7:00 PM

The Easter Vigil is the first service of Easter and marks the culmination of the Paschal Triduum. The liturgy begins in darkness, symbolizing the tomb, and moves into the light of Christ’s resurrection with the lighting of the Paschal Candle. It includes the retelling of salvation history through scripture, the renewal of baptismal vows, and the first Eucharist of Easter. The Vigil invites us to rejoice in Christ’s victory over death and the dawning of new life.

Theology on Tap

Thurs, May 1|
5:30 PM at The Brick

Join us on the first Thursday of each month at The Brick for a warm evening of fellowship, delicious food, and meaningful theological conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share a meal, and engage in thoughtful discussion!

Sacred Ground Spaghetti Supper

Wed, May 14 |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Sacred Ground is an eleven session film- and readings-based dialogue series on race and faith published by The Episcopal Church. This month we’ll be exploring Session 8: Divisions in Present-Day White America. In preparation, we invite you to watch America Inside Out with Katie Couric, Episode 4: White Anxiety.