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8:00 AM | The Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:30 AM | Sunday School for All Ages
10:30 AM | The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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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.

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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. 

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Upcoming Events

Men’s Retreat at Camp McDowel

Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25
Join us for a classic Camp McDowell men’s retreat–camp activities, worship, and time to relax with friends.

Don’t delay in registering! Camp will need a headcount by April 17. All the details are on the registration page.

Scholarships available; please contact Father Chase.
MEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION

Adult Confirmation and Inquirer’s Class

Sunday mornings, April 13-May 17 | 9:30-10:15 am | Parish Hall
No matter where you are on your faith journey, consider attending this series, where we will explore together the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to the Episcopal Church or just interested in sharing and learning, you are welcome.

Attendance at all sessions is required for those desiring to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Classes continue from 9:30-10:15 am in the Parish Hall on April 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th, and 18th.

Contact Father Ackerman with any questions.

Confirmation by our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Glenda Curry, will occur on Pentecost, Sunday, May 24th at 10:00 am.

Cookies and Lemonade

Sundays after the 10:30 am Service
On the Patio
Take some time to visit, play, and refresh after Sunday morning worship. Join us on the patio after church!

A host is needed each Sunday to bring cookies and help serve. It’s easy! Bring three dozen cookies (store-bought will do it) and work with our sexton Paul, to set it up.


Host Sign up

Hero Academy VBS: Serving like the Saints

Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Inspired by the lives of saints like Francis and Martin of Tours and Therese and Catherine, St. John’s Hero Academy VBS invites children to consider how following Jesus’ call to love and serve others is the most heroic thing of all. Children will create projects in the Hero Maker Design Studio, play high-energy games in the Gamer’s Gauntlet, hear stories of the faithful in the Hero Archives, and relax with a treat or two and the Holy Hero Cafe? All the while, they will discover that we can indeed serve like the saints!

This year, we are partnering with the 3rd Street Boys and Girls Club once more and hope to show God’s love and care to even more children than last year! But this means that WE NEED YOUR HELP! IF you would like to volunteer to help with VBS, read the volunteer descriptions, then sign up next to your desired work area with your name and availability bit.ly/infovbshero

VBS Registration

Men’s Retreat at Camp McDowel

Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25
Join us for a classic Camp McDowell men’s retreat–camp activities, worship, and time to relax with friends.

Don’t delay in registering! Camp will need a headcount by April 17. All the details are on the registration page.

Scholarships available; please contact Father Chase.
MEN’S RETREAT REGISTRATION

Lay-Led Sunday School Class

Sunday mornings | 9:30-10:15 am | Library
Using academic study, art, poetry, literature, and even children’s stories, this group explores faith in ways that are both intellectually stimulating and spiritually enriching.

Women’s Book Club

Mondays at 6:00 |
April 13-May 18
The women of St. John’s have a new book study starting Monday, April 13. Theo of Golden, by Allen Levi, explores themes of generosity, community, and the power of listening. Meets in the Library

Rector’s Bible Study

Wednesdays |10:00 am
In the Library
All are invited to join Father Chase on Wednesday mornings for our weekly study, going book by book through the Bible. A new study is on the Epistle to the Galations.

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 18 | 2:00-3:00 pm | Parish Lawn
It’s fun for all ages! Stop by the lawn on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day with seed planting, nature crafts, bee hotels, and more!

Common Ground Spring Clean Up Day

Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 am | Common Ground Garden
We are so excited that Common Ground will be on the garden tour in May! So…any extra hands would be appreciated on Saturday for our Spring Cleanup. Please consider joining us as you can. We will start at 9:00 am. The Common Ground Garden can be found behind the church, across from the lawn.

Mid-Week Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Annointing

Wednesday | 12:10 PM| St. Mary’s Chapel

This service is held in St. Mary’s Chapel and includes readings, prayers, a homily, litany for healing and the Holy Eucharist. Parishioners and non-parishioners alike attend this lovely and intimate service. The Healing Eucharist is not long; we usually leave by 12:45 p.m. Please know all are invited to reflect, pray, and participate in the Eucharist in our beautiful chapel.

Beans and Rice Distribution

9:30-11:00 am
Fourth Thursday of the Month
202 Gordon Drive SE

The St. John’s Beans and Rice Ministry distributes bags of dried beans, rice, additional food items, and laundry detergent pods on the fourth Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Look for volunteers under the covered entrance on the Gordon Street side of the church.

Sunday School for All Ages

Sundays | 9:30-10:15 am

Explore your faith and build community during the formation hour on Sunday mornings. There’s a place for everybody!

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