When you visit or worship with us at St. John’s, you’ll be greeted with genuine hospitality and a sacred space that invites reflection and prayer. Our deepest hope is that, through our worship and life together, you experience the grace and transforming love of Christ—for you and for all people.
Our congregation is wonderfully diverse. We are neighbors from nearby streets and across the wider community, representing many backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. Some have long roots in the Episcopal tradition, others come from different faith journeys, and some are exploring faith for the first time.
What brings us together is a shared commitment: to gather in worship, grow in our faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve others both locally and beyond.
No matter what led you here today, or where you find yourself on your spiritual journey, you are truly welcome. Whether you’re just visiting or searching for a church to call home, we’re glad you’re here—and we pray God’s blessings for you, now and always.
205 Elmwood Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
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Worship is a participatory experience. We invite you to join in as we praise God through singing hymns and enjoying anthems and other music sung by our choir.
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Our prayer during Sunday services allows us to acknowledge our dependence on Christ for building his kingdom and in our personal lives. Our entire service is a prayer, and we ask God to intercede for our specific needs during the Prayers of the People.
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The teaching and preaching time seeks to communicate God’s Truth in compelling, relevant ways. Each service, we pray that God blesses the preaching of the word that it might penetrate our hearts and impact our lives in the week ahead. We follow the Revised Common Lectionary according to the use of The Episcopal Church.
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We give generously as an act of worship, not under compulsion of any kind but out of a joyful heart. We have a chance to make a financial offering, but also offer ourselves in worship of God each Sunday; and members of the parish bring forth offerings of bread and wine that will be used for Holy Eucharist.
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We celebrate Holy Eucharist at most of our services. During Holy Eucharist, all baptized Christians are invited to come forward and receive the Bread and Wine. If you are not comfortable receiving, or you or your child is not yet Baptized, we invite you to come forward and receive a blessing.
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The St. John’s community is a diverse, warm and inviting group of people just like you. Let’s worship together.
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Street parking is available on Elmwood and Boston avenues around our church, as well as on Rivermont Avenue and in the old Bank parking lot Sunday mornings. We save spots closest to 205 Elmwood for visitors and those who need handicap access.
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We offer nursery for infants and toddlers from 9:20a to the end of our 10:30a service Sunday mornings during the program year. K-3 students are invited to children’s chapel, leaving before the gospel reading and returning at the Peace. Learn more here. We also offer choir for our children starting around second grade.
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We do not have a dress code. People tend to dress more formally for our morning services , but please come as you are!
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We welcome guests and visitors at our announcements but we will not single you out or call on you. If you’d like to hear from us we ask you to fill out a visitor card so we can be in touch!