We’re a Christian Community
St. John’s is a lively parish of more than 225 families and individuals. We range in age from newborn to our 90s, and we cherish the mix of men, women, gays, straights, children, and elders who make up our community. We are committed to diversity, intellectual discipline, and justice and peace concerns. St. John’s has a long tradition of strong lay involvement and leadership, and we appreciate the variety of experiences and lifestyles that our members bring to the community. We try not to take ourselves too seriously.

St. John’s is an Episcopal church, part of the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It is often described as a bridge church, because people from both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds find in our service touchstones from their own venerable traditions. We celebrate the Holy Eucharist as our central act of worship. Most Protestants call this service Holy Communion; Catholics know it as the Mass. We welcome everyone to celebrate at God’s table—all may receive the bread and wine.

We Invite You to Join Us
We are grateful for the gift of St. John’s in our lives, and we believe that part of our mission is to share the love of God as we have known it here. Should you choose to join St. John’s, you will be welcomed warmly.

But no, it’s not Blockbuster. Becoming a member of the church is a process, not a one-time event. Membership includes making a spiritual commitment to worship regularly, participating in educational programs about the church, joining an area of ministry, and offering a financial contribution. We realize that this process takes time, and we encourage you to take steps towards membership as you feel moved to do so.

Several times a year, in the context of our worship service, we welcome new members officially. For more information about joining St. John’s, please contact the Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, our Rector, at 612-922-0396.

Mission Statement
We celebrate the gift of Christian community and welcome all, without distinction, to share the joy and pain of life’s passages. We commit ourselves to personal and spiritual maturity, both traditional and innovative worship, the healthy nurturing of children, and reaching out, beyond the Church, seeking Christ in all persons.