St. John's Episcopal Church, Kane PA

11/15/2025

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?

At St. John's we observe the ancient tradition of seven weeks of Advent, the days before Christmas, as was done in the ancient Christian communities.

It allows for extra time to concentrate on the promised Kingdom of God that our Lord Jesus promised when he spoke of his return, as well as his birth.

We have discovered that when we explore the true "reason for the season", we can experience a more meaningful spiritual, and less commercial Christmas.

You are invited to join us on Sunday mornings at 8:45 AM for our traditional Worship with Eucharistic, followed by coffee hour in the Fellowship Hall.

Every Sunday afternoon at 4 PM you may join us for more casual and family oriented Vespers Service in the Nave, followed by a complimentary "Soup and Sides" supper in Fellowship Hall. Each week there will be a simple craft for the kids, and lots of time to get to know one another!

Everyone is welcome to either service, regardless of your tradition.
St. John's is handicapped accessable and welcoming to all!

If you have question, contact the Rev. Rebecca Harris at 814-598-6162 or 814-837-6351.

11/06/2024

“TWO KANE CHURCHES COME TOGETHER FOR A UNIQUE ADVENT WORSHIP EXPERIENCE”

The Presbyterian Church of Kane, and St. John’s Episcopal Church will be joining for Evening Vespers this Advent Season. The Sunday evening services will take place at St. John’s, 427 Chase Street in Kane, beginning on November 10 at 6:30 PM, and continue through Sunday, December 22. The Rev. Carol Sharp and The Rev. Rebecca Harris will be jointly leading worship and fellowship each week.

The Rev. Harris stated, “Advent is one of the oldest of all Christian commemorations and was celebrated beginning on the Sunday after All Saints Sunday. Since the early 2000’s there has been a modern revival of the ancient tradition of marking the Advent Season with seven weeks, rather than the four weeks before Christmas. Originally, for the earliest Christians, this was a time to look forward to the returning of Jesus, the ‘Second Coming,’ rather than Jesus’s birth, which was not widely celebrated until the 8th century AD.

By lengthening the Advent season, we have time to reflect upon the meaning of both Jesus’s birth and His return. It also helps to move our minds away from the commercial holiday celebrations to a deeper understanding of the season and Christ’s presence in our lives, not only at Christmas, but all year long.

Everyone, of every faith, or no faith, is welcome to join us as, with hope and joy, we rediscover Advent. Let us, during this season anticipate not only Jesus’s birth, but his coming again, and the establishment of “God’s Kingdom, on Earth as it is in Heaven’.”

Each Sunday Vesper service will be followed by a “Coffee, Dessert and Conversation” time in the Fellowship Hall. You may call 814-598-6162 if you have any questions.

11/02/2024

This wonderful sermon from the Very Rev. Sean Rowe today, at his investiture as the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.

[Episcopal News Service] The Most Rev. Sean Rowe took office Nov. 1 as The Episcopal Church’s 28th presiding bishop. On Nov. 2, the church celebrated the beginning of his nine-year term with …

10/29/2024

ST. JOHN'S WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 FOR QUIET MEDITATION AND PRAYER. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US AS WE PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS AND OUR NATION.

IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO THE POLLS, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 AM AND 1 PM, CALL 814-598-6162 AND WE WILL SEE THAT YOU GET THERE!

10/16/2024

If you are looking for a quiet place to retreat for an hour or so, Thursday evening Compline might be just what you desire. A quiet candlelit space, with meditative music from classical and Taize traditions. Scripture, prayers, silence. No sermons, no politics. Everyone welcome!

Thursday evenings at 7PM through November 7.

10/16/2024

We are preparing for Advent! This year we will be doing it in a NEW yet very ancient and traditional way. Watch this space for details.

02/18/2024

Preparing for the first Sunday of Lent. Join us at 8:45 each Sunday morning, in person or by Zoom.

02/09/2024

Ash Wednesday is on February 14th. You are invited to join us for a brief time of prayer and reflection, and the distribution of Ashes at either 10 AM or at 6:30 PM. The evening service will be followed by our Lenten Study Group, Living Well Through Lent, Practicing Forgiveness with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. Everyone is welcome! Come as you are.