The success of our mission as Christian is dependent upon the gifts of our time, talents, and treasure. St. John's provides many opportunities for those who wish to learn, grow in faith, and serve the needs of others. Everyone is invited to participate in the programs listed.

Worship Related Ministries

Provide unique opportunities for church members to participate actively in our Sunday worship services. They include:

Altar Guild: prepare altar
Greeters: welcome congregants
Ushers: assist during services
Nursery: Sunday child care
Acolytes: assist at the altar
Chalicists: offer prayers, wine
Lay Readers: read Scripture
Adult Choir: sing at 11:00 service
Coffee Moments: host fellowship after services
Counters: count weekly offerings
Flower Delivery: deliver flowers to others

Pastoral Care

The heart and soul of our parish ministry.

The rector is always available for Anointing of the Sick, Communion, Confession, Counseling and Spiritual Direction.

The Loving Footsteps Lay Pastoral Care group provides additional pastoral care to our parish.

Religious Education

An important and major focus at St. John's. Offerings for adults include:

ABC's of the Bible (Sunday at 10)
Adult Inquirer's Class (Sunday at 10)
Bible Study (Wednesday at 10)

Children of all ages are encouraged to investigate their faith by attending any of the following:

Confirmation Class (9th grade and above)
First Communion Class
Sunday School

These programs reach out to the larger community:

St. John's Preschool (weekdays)
Vacation Bible School (summer)

Fellowship

Activities within St. John's provide diverse occasions for honoring God, honoring others and honoring oneself:

Autumn Auction
Christmas Pageant and Dinner
Ladies Literary Fellowship
Wassial/Caroling Party
Opus Piano/Organ Evening

Our Church family breaks bread in fellowship throughout all seasons:

Advent Pancake Breakfast
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Mother's Day Tea
Father's Day Bagel Bar
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Spring and Fall Picnics
Wednesday Evenings in Lent
Seder Dinner

Outreach

Community Services is an ever-expanding ministry to share our blessings with others:

Adopt-a-family at Christmas time
Africian Team Ministry
God's Blessing after school program in Coatesville
Crosslands Eucharist/luncheon
Episcopal Community Services
Fair Acres Eucharist
Reading at the Frederick Douglass School in Chester
Guatemala Ministry
St. Mary's Food Cupboard
Sunday School Outreach Offerings