Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

08/24/2026

Dinner Church, tomorrow evening, 6:30pm

08/14/2026

Join us tomorrow!!

Men's Club Fish Fry
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fish Sandwich Dinners – $10
Tilapia or Catfish, Fries, and Hushpuppies

07/24/2026

Join us tomorrow!!

Men's Club Fish Fry
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fish Sandwich Dinners – $10
Tilapia or Catfish, Fries, and Hushpuppies

07/06/2026

This Sunday, we will join congregations across the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida in observing Canon Nelson W. Pinder Commemoration Day. Please join us!

Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:00 AM
Guest Speaker:
The Honorable RaShon Young
Florida State Representative, District 40

06/23/2026

As we continue celebrating 130 years of faithful witness, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist will join congregations across the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida in observing Canon Nelson W. Pinder Commemoration Sunday.

For St. John’s, this diocesan-wide observance holds special meaning. Father Pinder was one of the giants of our sacred story. His ministry helped shape our church, the wider Orlando community, and our enduring witness to faith, justice, public service, and beloved community.

Join us as we give thanks for his life and ministry. All are welcome!

Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:00 AM
Guest Speaker:
The Honorable RaShon Young
Florida State Representative, District 40

06/21/2026

Special thanks to Rev. Todd Campbell, Jr. and his family for joining us today. Rev. Campbell delivered a timely and powerful message that resonated throughout the congregation and blessed us all. We are grateful for his ministry and wish him and his family God's continued blessings as they continue their important work.

06/19/2026

06/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Join us as we celebrate freedom, faith, and community on the weekend of June 20-21!

Juneteenth Fish Fry
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fish Sandwich Dinners – $10
Tilapia or Catfish, Fries, and Hushpuppies

Juneteenth Worship Celebration
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Guest Preacher:
Rev. Todd Campbell, Jr., MDiv
Chaplain for Halifax Health and the United States Air Force

Freedom. Faith. Future.

05/21/2026

The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist invites you to a spirit-filled celebration of faith, freedom, and remembrance as we honor Juneteenth, a sacred moment to reflect on liberation, resilience, and the enduring hope of our people.

We are honored to welcome Rev. Todd Campbell, Jr., MDiv, Chaplain for Halifax Health and the United States Air Force, as our Guest Preacher for this special worship service.

📅 Sunday, June 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

Come worship, celebrate, and remember with us as we lift our voices in gratitude and hope.

04/22/2026

What a powerful and unforgettable day in the life of our church!

This past Sunday, April 19th, more than 235 worshippers filled our sanctuary as we celebrated our 130th Anniversary with a special Homecoming Worship Service.

Our year-long theme is “Renewed by Spirit, Rooted in Faith,” and the Spirit was certainly moving this weekend.

A tremendous thank you to our guest preacher, The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, for delivering a dynamic and timely sermon that brought the entire congregation to its feet.

We were equally blessed to welcome home his wife, Monica Brown Moss, a beloved daughter of our congregation. Dr. and Mrs. Moss were married in our church in 1994 by the late Father Nelson Pinder. During the service, Mrs. Moss was presented with a printed copy of our anniversary souvenir journal, "A Living Legacy: 130 Years of Faith, Worship, and Service."

It was also our profound privilege to honor several pillars of our church family who have given 50 or more years of faithful dedication to St. John the Baptist. Each was presented with a token of appreciation and a printed journal to recognize their enduring commitment:

Ernest “Pete” Boyd – Longest‑serving Senior Warden (27 years) and Choirmaster Emeritus

Shirley Bradley – Longest‑serving choir member (65+ years), former ECW President, and Vestry member

Dr. Lorraine Harris – First female Senior Warden, former Vestry Secretary, ECW President and diocesan leader

Juanita Humphries – Longest‑tenured member, with more than 80 years of membership

Sylvia McElroy – Former longtime Chair of the Social Concerns Committee and Food Pantry Ministry

Marian Pinder – Cherished wife of the late Father Nelson Pinder and honorary “First Lady” of the church

Nell Tisdale – Our "wisest" member at 99 years young, former ECW President, and Vestry member

Sylvia Warren – Retired Verger, former Altar Guild President, and Vestry member

Thank you to everyone who made this Sunday so incredibly special. Here is to 130 years, and many more to come!