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.

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Los Angeles Fire Relief Support
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Support trusted organizations providing aid to those impacted by the LA fires.

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The Chapel St. Chronicle: The Latest News from St. John's.
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The Chapel St. Chronicle: The Latest News from St. John's.
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Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, music from The Chapel Street Band, Go and Do!, plus a book recommendation from Anne.

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The Chapel St. Chronicle: Happy New Year!
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The Chapel St. Chronicle: Happy New Year!
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Featuring Aaron’s sermon from Sunday’s Star Festival for The Epiphany, Go and Do!, a beautiful performance of “Greensleeves” captured here at St. John’s, plus selected poetry and other offerings from around St. John’s! Happy New Year! Happy Epiphany!

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The Chapel St. Chronicle, Christmas Eve 2024 Edition
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The Chapel St. Chronicle, Christmas Eve 2024 Edition
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Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday’s Rite I service, plus links to our Pageant, Service of Lessons and Carols, Blue Christmas service, and other offerings from around St. John’s! Merry Christmas!

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Holy Eucharist Rite One
Jan 19
Holy Eucharist Rite One

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

Holy Eucharist Rite Two
Jan 19
Holy Eucharist Rite Two

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

Breakfast Club
Jan 20
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!

Holy Eucharist Rite One
Jan 23
Holy Eucharist Rite One

All are invited to gather for St. John’s Thursday Healing Service, with a special focus on unity and healing post-election.

Common Table
Jan 23
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.

St. John's Under the Stars
Jan 23
St. John's Under the Stars

A magical star-gazing experience for all ages!

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Jan 25
PSO Family Matinee Concert Series

The Portsmouth Brass Quintet returns with a concert of “Familiar Classics for Brass.”

Annual Meeting
Jan 26
Annual Meeting
Breakfast Club
Jan 27
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!

Holy Eucharist Rite One
Jan 30
Holy Eucharist Rite One

All are invited to gather for St. John’s Thursday Healing Service, with a special focus on unity and healing post-election.

Common Table
Jan 30
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.

Outside the Box Presents Maryellen Burke
Feb 2
Outside the Box Presents Maryellen Burke

Please join us for a simple lunch and to learn about the work of Karuna USA with director Maryellen Burke.

Youth Cooking Ministry
Feb 12
Youth Cooking Ministry

Our youth program (students aged 11-18) offers a service opportunity to join together to support local organizations and people in need. 

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 3PM

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