St. John's Charleston

06/08/2026

A new vision is taking shape at St. John’s. Grounded in prayer, guided by faith, and inspired by the voices of our parish community, we are embracing an exciting future as a thriving, visible, and trusted beacon of hope for all. Discover how this vision is beginning to come to life.

06/08/2026

🌈 What a wonderful Pride weekend! 🌈

St. John's Episcopal Church had an amazing time marching in the Rainbow Pride of WV Parade and meeting so many wonderful people at our festival booth. Thank you to everyone who marched with us, stopped by to say hello, shared their stories, and learned more about St. John's and SAGA. Your joy, energy, and support made the day so special!

At St. John's, all are welcome because all belong. We are a reconciling, affirming, and inclusive Christian community that celebrates God's love for everyone and the beautiful diversity of creation.

Join us for our Pride Service with Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:00 PM. We are honored to welcome the Rev. Katie Beth Miksa of The Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd in Parkersburg as our Pride Eucharist preacher, with Bishop Matthew Cowden presiding.

We hope you'll worship with us as we continue celebrating faith, love, and belonging.

06/08/2026

🌈 Join Us for a PRIDE Eucharist at St. John’s Episcopal Church 🌈

All are welcome because all belong!

Please join us on Wednesday, June 24th at 6:00 PM for a special PRIDE Service with Holy Eucharist at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier Street.

We are honored to welcome the Rev. Katie Beth Miksa from The Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd in Parkersburg, who will serve as our PRIDE Eucharist preacher. Bishop Matthew Cowden will preside at this joyful celebration of faith, love, and belonging.

Come celebrate God’s inclusive love with us as we worship together in pride and community.

📍 St. John’s Episcopal Church
1105 Quarrier Street
🗓 Wednesday, June 24
⏰ 6:00 PM

06/07/2026

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06/05/2026

Eight Power of One honorees. Three decades of recognition. One parish with a remarkable legacy of advocacy, inclusion, and leadership. Discover the St. John's connections behind some of Charleston's most influential champions of the LGBTQ community.

06/05/2026

We're honored to be featured in the 2026 Rainbow Pride of West Virginia Pride Guide! 🌈

At St. John's Episcopal Church, we believe all are welcome because all belong. Through SAGA, our inclusive ministry founded in 2000, we've worked to create space for affirmation, fellowship, education, and community for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, friends, and allies.

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Rainbow Pride Festival! Look for us in the parade and stop by our booth to learn more about our church family and how we're practicing inclusivity, justice, and faith in Christ.

Parade lineup: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Meet SAGA at the courthouse by 12:15 PM
Parade begins at 12:30 PM

Happy Pride! 🌈

06/04/2026

What does it mean to pray for someone? Earlier this year, we introduced a new Intercessory Prayer ministry at St. John’s, offering parishioners an opportunity to share prayer requests and receive personal, unscripted prayers during Sunday worship. Learn how this ministry began and how you can take part.

You are welcome to join in Intercessory Prayer in the Chapel immediately after you have had your Communion. Here, you may ask for specific prayers by sharing the name of a loved one in need or for a general cause.

06/04/2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate God's boundless love and the beautiful diversity of creation. Read Fr. Eric's personal reflection on faith, inclusion, and belonging—and learn how you can join St. John's in this year's Pride celebrations and annual Pride Eucharist.

06/03/2026

From Diocesan House:

2026-2027 Registration for Grow Church, The Diocese of West Virginia's congregational development program, is now open!

Grow Church is a two-year program that gathers four times per year (eight times over two years) to form participants as a community and as members of the Diocese of West Virginia; teach congregational development skills including planned change, understanding levels of conflict, life cycles of organizations, and more; and offer opportunities for continued spiritual formation and worship.

Go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdODJqtawO8e52INSQ31Rsv-B7KTcxJreRYUuSSl1mcccRClw/viewform to register!

06/03/2026