Music at St. John's

04/01/2026

Step into the story of Holy Week and Easter—told through music that spans centuries and speaks to every soul.

From the haunting beauty of ancient chant and Renaissance masterpieces by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and William Byrd… to the rich choral traditions of John Ireland and Charles Villiers Stanford…

Experience the warmth and intimacy of Ola Gjeilo, alongside the powerful, luminous voices of today’s leading composers, including Cecilia McDowall, Sarah MacDonald, and Eleanor Daley.

From the great commandment to love one another on Maundy Thursday and the solemn depth of Good Friday to the blazing joy of Easter morning—complete with brass, choir, and timeless hymns—this is more than a concert. It is a journey.

Join us this Holy Week.
Come hear the story.
Come feel the tradition.
Come celebrate the resurrection.

03/30/2026

You are warmly invited to join us for the most sacred and meaningful week of the Christian year as we walk together through the mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection.

The heart of this journey is the Triduum—the “Three Days” of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Though spread across three days, these liturgies are understood as one continuous act of worship, beginning on Thursday evening and culminating in the joy of Easter. Each service flows into the next, inviting us into a single, unfolding story of love, sacrifice, and new life.

✝️ Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM | Choral Eucharist
We remember the Last Supper and Jesus’ commandment to love one another. During this service, children in our First Communion class will receive their First Holy Communion—an important milestone in their faith and in the life of our congregation.
At the conclusion of the liturgy, we process to the chapel for the Altar of Repose, recalling Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and inviting us to “watch and pray” with him.

8:00 PM–Midnight | Chapel Open for Prayer
Remain or return for quiet prayer and reflection.

12:00 Midnight | St. John Passion Reading
Join us in person or online as we enter Good Friday with the solemn reading of the Passion.

✝️ Good Friday
12:00 Noon | Stations of the Cross
7:30 PM | Ecumenical Service (First Presbyterian Church)
Featuring Crucifixion by John Stainer
We gather to remember Christ’s suffering and death, entering deeply into the mystery of the cross.

🕯️ The Easter Vigil
Saturday | 7:30 PM
Beginning in darkness and moving into radiant light, this ancient and dramatic liturgy traces the story of salvation through scripture, song, and sacrament. With Holy Baptism and the first proclamation of the Resurrection—Christ is risen!—this is one of the most powerful services of the year.

🌅 Easter Sunday
8:30 AM | Eucharist
9:30 AM | Easter Egg Hunt & Coffee Hour
10:30 AM | Festive Choral Eucharist
Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with worship, music, and community. Enjoy a festive coffee hour with hot cross buns and an Easter egg hunt for all ages, followed by a joyful choral celebration of the risen Christ.

Come for one service or walk the full journey of the Triduum. However you join us, you are welcome as we gather to remember, to watch, to wait—and to rejoice.

03/26/2026

Sharing for those who may want to attend at St Barnabas, Greenwich.

03/19/2026

Holy Week & Easter 2026

🌿 Palm: Passion Sunday
Sunday, March 29 | 10:30 AM
We begin Holy Week with the procession of palms and the reading of the Passion. This unique liturgy holds together both the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the solemn journey to the cross.
It is a powerful and moving way to enter into the story of our salvation—one that invites the whole congregation to participate.

✝️ Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM | Choral Eucharist
On this holy night, we remember the Last Supper and Jesus’ commandment to love one another.
During the service, children in our First Communion class will receive their First Holy Communion, marking an important milestone in their faith and in the life of our congregation.
At the conclusion of the liturgy, we will process to the chapel for the Altar of Repose—a place where the consecrated elements are reserved. This ancient practice recalls Jesus’ time of prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and invites us to “watch and pray” with him.
8:00 PM–Midnight | Chapel Open for Prayer
All are welcome to remain or return for quiet prayer and reflection.
12:00 Midnight | St. John Passion Reading
Join us in person or on Facebook Live as we enter Good Friday with the solemn reading of the Passion according to St. John.

✝️ Good Friday
12:00 Noon | Stations of the Cross
7:30 PM | Ecumenical Service
First Presbyterian Church
Featuring “Crucifixion” by John Stainer
On this solemn day, we gather to remember Christ’s suffering and death, entering deeply into the mystery of the cross.

🕯️ The Easter Vigil
Saturday | 7:30 PM
The Great Vigil of Easter is one of the most important and dramatic liturgies of the entire church year.
Beginning in darkness and moving into radiant light, this service traces the story of salvation through scripture, song, and sacrament. It includes the celebration of Holy Baptism and the first proclamation of the Resurrection: Christ is risen!
This is a deeply moving and beautiful liturgy—unlike any other service of the year.

🌅 Easter Sunday
8:30 AM | Eucharist
9:30 AM | Easter Egg Hunt & Coffee Hour
10:30 AM | Festive Choral Eucharist
Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with worship, music, and community.
During the Easter Egg Hunt, coffee hour will be hosted, featuring Hot Cross buns, offering a festive and welcoming time of fellowship for all ages.
The 10:30 AM service will be a joyful Choral Eucharist with special music celebrating the risen Christ.

🌸 Easter Flowers & Music Contributions
Help us prepare for Easter by supporting the beauty of our worship space and the richness of our music.
• 6” Easter Lilies – $8 each
• Flowers may be taken home after the 10:30 AM Easter service
• Contributions may also be made to the Worship & Music Fund
All festival offerings support Tom Jordan’s Easter Brass ensemble, which adds a joyful and festive sound to our Easter celebration.
Contributions may be given:
• In memory of a loved one
• In honor of a loved one
🕊️ Deadline: Thursday, March 26
Please return your form with payment (payable to St. John’s Lutheran Church) in the offering plate or church office.

💛 A Holy Invitation
Holy Week and Easter stand at the very center of our faith. These days tell the story of God’s love poured out for the world—through suffering, death, and resurrection.
Whether you join us for one service or walk the entire journey, you are warmly invited and always welcome at St. John’s.

03/19/2026

Sharing for our friends at Music at St Barnabas Greenwich. This Sunday at 3pm. One of the sopranos, Christi Bye, is a familiar face in the St. John’s choir for Evensongs.

Pergolesi's sublime Stabat Mater with chamber orchestra in the stunningly renowned acoustic and visual space of St Barnabas Greenwich.

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

03/09/2026

**Announcement: Change in Schedule for the Lenten Organ Meditations**

Please note a change to the schedule for our Lenten Organ Meditations.

This Wednesday at noon, we will welcome the organ studio of Dr. Christine Clewell from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, who will present the meditation. We are grateful for their willingness to share their music with us during this Lenten season.

Dr. Liya Pedrides, originally scheduled for this week, will now perform next Wednesday at noon.

We hope you will join us for these moments of reflection and beautiful music during Lent.

02/23/2026

Our annual Lenten organ meditations begin this Wednesday at 12:15!

01/29/2026

Join us for Mardi Gras on February 17 from 6-8 PM, featuring a pancake dinner with all your favorite toppings. Enjoy live music by Tom Jordan and the Vintage Brass quintet. Tickets are $25 and available online or from Cheryl Milukas.

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VF76ao1pperPmP0aiZsDSbF2lFUXNTNS8ePeqO7toc8/viewform?edit_requested=true

01/12/2026

Don’t miss this exciting concert!