Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which is February 18 this year. We will have a service with Imposition of Ashes at 7:00 pm, and Ashes-to-go available during the day from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

St. John’s Creative Arts Community is a newly formed group of artists and crafters of all skill levels who meet twice a month at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We welcome all who need a space to work on art projects, are looking to learn a new skill, or just want to hang out with other talented, creative people. If this sounds like you, please stop by! Attendance is free. Join us in the church hall and bring a project that you want to work on. Children are welcome to join the fun, but please note we do not provide any childcare.

Also, join us for Day: First Wednesday of the month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for the festivities! The St. John's Mardi Gras party will be on Friday, February 13. 6:30 p.m. Cocktails (cash bar), 7:00 p.m. Cajun dinner followed by dancing to “Music by Joe Lill”. Tickets are $40. Childcare and free dinner for children. You can purchase tickets via Zelle (treasurer@stjohnschicago.org) or Venmo (scan QR code on the “Give” tab of our website). Please put "Mardi Gras" in the memo line.

St. John’s Creative Arts Community is a newly formed group of artists and crafters of all skill levels who meet twice a month at St. John’s Episcopal Church. We welcome all who need a space to work on art projects, are looking to learn a new skill, or just want to hang out with other talented, creative people. If this sounds like you, please stop by! Attendance is free. Join us in the church hall and bring a project that you want to work on. Children are welcome to join the fun, but please note we do not provide any childcare.

Also, join us for Craft Night: Third Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Our Christmas Day service is an intimate service with organ and congregational song (no choir). A simple but festive coffee hour of cocoa and cookies follows.

Carols begin at 9:30 pm. A service of Holy Communion begins at 10 p.m. Join us for this festive evening service as we celebrate the arrival of the Christ child among us.

Join us for a family-oriented Christmas Eve service. Nursery will not be available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but all noises and all ages are welcome to worship with us.

Our Advent Lessons & Carols program this year will be built around the “O Antiphons,” ancient prayers that call upon images for the Messiah from Hebrew Scripture. A festive reception will follow this musical service with a likely visit from St. Nicholas.

St. John’s hosts its 42nd Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Musical entertainment begins at noon. Dinner is served at 1 pm. To donate to support this event, please use the “Give” link at the top of this page and indicate “Thanksgiving” in the memo. To volunteer, please contact the office (773-725-9026) for a link to the sign up sheet. To RSVP, call the office. All are welcome.

In November, we invite anyone who has ever wanted to learn more about tradition of celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion) to join us at our 10 am service for an all-ages “Instructed Eucharist.” Rev. Meghan will walk and talk us through the service while we are celebrating it. Discussion follows after you get your treats at coffee hour!

Join us for and evening of candle-lit prayer, song and chanting in honor of the Feast of All Souls, when we remember with love and thanksgiving those who have gone before us.

This fall, Rev. Meghan or a guest speaker will lead monthly formation for adults as we will look at some of the features that identify us as Episcopalians. Given the proximity to Halloween, Formation Sunday for October will include a conversation about Hell, specifically what tradition and scripture have to say about it. Bring your preconceived notions and an open mind! Follows the 10 am service.

Stop by St. John’s to select and purchase pumpkins to decorate or carve!

Stop by St. John’s to select and purchase pumpkins to decorate or carve!

Stop by St. John’s to select and purchase pumpkins to decorate or carve!

Saturdays and Sundays: October 11 & 12 and 18 & 19
8:30 am to 12 pm

Stop by St. John’s to select and purchase pumpkins to decorate or carve!

Bring your pets to church! Weather permitting, we’ll gather for worship in the garden for both 8 am and 10 am services and thank God for all the gifts of creation, including our pets! Please be sure to bring whatever you need to clean up after your pet. If you prefer to leave your pet at home, Rev. Meghan will bless a photo.

Support St. John’s with tickets to Twilight Dinner. $60 includes a cocktail and mocktail party in the garden under the stars (weather permitting), a multi-course dinner and dessert. Tours of the Rectory will be available as well as some fun ways to offer your financial support of St. John’s. Please see Rev. Meghan if cost is an issue. Free childcare and pizza will be provided for the kids. Get your tickets using QR code found around the church.

This fall, Rev. Meghan will lead monthly formation for adults following the 10 am service. Sunday, Sept. 21, we will look at some of the features that identify us as Episcopalians. Come prepared to discuss what most attracts you to practicing your faith in an Episcopal Church.

St. John’s has two Sunday School classes this year: K-3rd (in the Vestry Room) and 4th-7th (in the Choir Room). Class begins at 9:45 am (a change from last year). If you have a Sunday School aged child, please see the Sunday School Coordinator, Melissa Kanter, for a registration form. The children return to the Sanctuary for Holy Communion.

Every second Sunday, we bless an offering of food that helps to stock the shelves of our free fridge and pantry, currently housed at the back of the church. Neighbors experiencing food insecurity have 24-hour access to the fridge and pantry, no questions asked. Donations are needed all week long, and this month the most requested items include milk (dairy, nondairy, evaporated or powdered), yogurt, cheese, protein shake packs, deli or cured meats, canned chicken, tuna, fish, beans, and raw meats (date and place in the freezer).