Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

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!

04/20/2026

What a powerful and dynamic word we received from The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III at our 130th Anniversary Homecoming Service!

We are incredibly grateful for his presence and prophetic voice on such a meaningful day in the life of our church.

We had a packed house! Additional photos from the weekend are still to come!

You can watch the full sermon on our YouTube page here: https://youtube.com/live/DB6B-h35cec?t=2014&si=9xJIyaBLQe_rR8oC

04/18/2026

This Sunday is Homecoming!

St. John’s celebrates 130 years of faith, legacy, and community...and you don’t want to miss it.

Join us and experience the prophetic voice of The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, whose preaching will challenge, inspire, and uplift.

Sunday at 10:00 AM

04/08/2026

We are grateful to the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida for highlighting St. John’s as we celebrate 130 years of faith, resilience, and community.

As we prepare for our Homecoming Weekend (April 18–19), we invite you to read more about our story and join us in the celebration.

For 130 years, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Orlando has been a place of faith, resilience and community—and this April 18–19, it’s “calling people home” to celebrate. The anniversary weekend includes a Saturday Prayer Breakfast with Dr. LaVon W. Bracy and a Sunday Homecoming worship service featuring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III as guest preacher. For more information and registration, please visit: www.stjohnthebaptistorl.org/anniversary

Read the full story to learn more about the history, people and faith behind this enduring legacy: https://tr.ee/Mt-5JuuOU1

04/05/2026

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

What a joyful Easter Sunday at St. John’s! We are grateful for everyone who joined us in worship and celebration, and for the spirit of fellowship that filled the day.

As we give thanks for this season of new life, we also look ahead with anticipation to our 130th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend. The celebration continues, and we hope you’ll be part of it!

04/04/2026

🌅 Easter Sunday at St. John’s

Christ is risen! Join us as we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection and the promise of new life.

Worship at 10:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt for children!

Bring your family and come celebrate with us!

04/03/2026

✝️ Good Friday

Join us today at 12:00 PM as we remember Christ’s sacrifice and reflect on the power of the cross.

04/01/2026

Maundy Thursday

“Do this in remembrance of me.”

Join us tomorrow as we remember the Last Supper and the commandment to love one another.

Service at 6:30 PM

Come and continue the journey of Holy Week with us.

03/31/2026

“Were you there when they crucified my Lord…”

Yesterday, we walked the road to the cross through the reading of the Passion. As we continue this sacred journey through Holy Week, we invite you to join us for the services that lead us from the cross to the empty tomb.

✝️ Maundy Thursday – April 2 | 6:30 PM
✝️ Good Friday – April 3 | 12:00 PM
🕊 Holy Saturday – April 4 | 10:00 AM
🌅 Easter Sunday – April 5 | 10:00 AM

Come and walk the rest of the journey with us.

03/24/2026

Holy Week at St. John the Baptist

Join us as we journey through the most sacred week of the Christian year—from Palm Sunday to the joy of Easter.

🌿 Palm Sunday
March 29 | 10:00 AM
Procession of the Palms & Reading of the Passion

🍞 Maundy Thursday
April 2 | 6:30 PM

✝️ Good Friday
April 3 | 12:00 PM

🕊 Holy Saturday
April 4 | 10:00 AM

🌅 Easter Day
April 5 | 10:00 AM
Followed by an Easter Egg Hunt

Come walk this sacred journey with us—from sacrifice to resurrection.