Welcome to St. John’s

Building Whole-Hearted Community

St. John’s is an historic church anchoring a vibrant community where you will encounter God’s love in worship and service, music and culture. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome at St. John’s.

Featured Posts
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "In The Face Of Threat"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "In The Face Of Threat"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, an anthem from the Parish Choir, a poem upon which to reflect, and information to help you plan your Lenten experience with St. John’s.

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Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Lent: A Training Ground"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Lent: A Training Ground"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music

Featuring Aaron’s sermon from Sunday, an anthem from the Parish Choir, a poem upon which to reflect, and information to help you plan your Lenten experience with St. John’s.

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Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent, Music
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Lives of Love and Service"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Lives of Love and Service"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, go BEYOND THE MUSIC with Jen McPherson Mulhern, enjoy a poem for Ash Wednesday, and plan your Lenten experience with St. John’s.

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Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Lent
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Love our Enemies… Really?!"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature
The Chapel St. Chronicle: "Love our Enemies… Really?!"
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, Go and Do! including TIME & MERCY, an upcoming St. John’s Selects presentation, links and information about St. John’s Lenten programming, a teaser on Rob’s Sunday evening book group, as well as other news from around our communities.

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Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature
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Holy Eucharist Rite One
Mar 23
Holy Eucharist Rite One

A spoken Service of Holy Eucharist Rite One is celebrated in-person and online.

Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Mar 23
Holy Eucharist Rite Two

A musical Service of Holy Eucharist Rite Two is celebrated in-person and online.

An Altar In The World
Mar 23
An Altar In The World

Join us for a weekly discussion series led by The Rev. Rob Stevens, where we will explore Barbara Brown Taylor’s classic book An Altar in the World.

Compline
Mar 23
Compline

Join the St. John’s Compline Choir each Sunday evening in Lent for this moving, meditative service.

Breakfast Club
Mar 24
Breakfast Club

Join us for a new community meal on Monday mornings from 6:30-8:30AM. Start the week off right with a warm, nourishing breakfast, served in loving community. All are welcome!

Reading Between the Lines
Mar 26
Reading Between the Lines

Using a resource entitled Reading Between the Lines, we'll use one text from the Sunday lectionary and examine the Biblical story and how the story is happening in the world around us and in our own lives.

Sabbath Walk
Mar 26
Sabbath Walk

Each Wednesday during Lent (beginning 3/12) we will come together for a gentle, reflective walk—an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the sacred in creation.

UC Santa Barbara Chamber Choir
Mar 26
UC Santa Barbara Chamber Choir

St. John’s Episcopal Church and Concerts On The Hill are proud to welcome The University of California Santa Barbara Chamber Choir to our Choral Mainstage, LIVE IN CONCERT at 7pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Admission $30 suggested donation available to purchase online, or at the door.

Holy Eucharist Rite One
Mar 27
Holy Eucharist Rite One

Prayers for Peace at 9; Service of Healing at 9:30. Join us for a contemplative, spoken service of Holy Eucharist in the traditional Rite I language, with prayers for healing.

Common Table
Mar 27
Common Table

Free community lunch offers both sit-down dining as well as bag lunches to-go. All are welcome. Mobile Health Clinic is available from 11:30-1:30 in the Lower Parking Lot.

Holy Eucharist Rite One
Mar 30
Holy Eucharist Rite One

A spoken Service of Holy Eucharist Rite One is celebrated in-person and online.

Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Mar 30
Holy Eucharist Rite Two

A musical Service of Holy Eucharist Rite Two is celebrated in-person and online.

An Altar In The World
Mar 30
An Altar In The World

Join us for a weekly discussion series led by The Rev. Rob Stevens, where we will explore Barbara Brown Taylor’s classic book An Altar in the World.

Compline
Mar 30
Compline

Join the St. John’s Compline Choir each Sunday evening in Lent for this moving, meditative service.

Breakfast Club
Mar 31
Breakfast Club

Join us for a new community meal on Monday mornings from 6:30-8:30AM. Start the week off right with a warm, nourishing breakfast, served in loving community. All are welcome!

Reading Between the Lines
Apr 2
Reading Between the Lines

Using a resource entitled Reading Between the Lines, we'll use one text from the Sunday lectionary and examine the Biblical story and how the story is happening in the world around us and in our own lives.

Common Table
Apr 3
Common Table

Free community lunch offers both sit-down dining as well as bag lunches to-go. All are welcome. Mobile Health Clinic is available from 11:30-1:30 in the Lower Parking Lot.

Holy Eucharist Rite One
Apr 6
Holy Eucharist Rite One

A spoken Service of Holy Eucharist Rite One is celebrated in-person and online.

Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Apr 6
Holy Eucharist Rite Two

A musical Service of Holy Eucharist Rite Two is celebrated in-person and online.

An Altar In The World
Apr 6
An Altar In The World

Join us for a weekly discussion series led by The Rev. Rob Stevens, where we will explore Barbara Brown Taylor’s classic book An Altar in the World.

Weekly Services

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SUnday Worship

8:00AM rite one holy EUCHARIST

9:30AM Youth & Children’s Programs

10:00AM rite two holy eucharist

Both services on Sunday mornings welcome you to our historic sanctuary and live stream on our YouTube channel so you can join us from anywhere!

Thursday Holy EUcharist

9:30AM with Prayers for Healing

A contemplative, spoken service with a rotating schedule of clergy each week in the traditional language (rite one), including prayerful interventions for healing. All are welcome to attend in-person only.

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 12noon

We aim to respond to any inquiries within 1-2 business days.

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