About St John the Divine

Are you considering visiting us? Learn more about who we are! We would love for you to join us in person, or you can join us electronically. Come learn about St John the Divine.

Our Worship Time & Ways You Can Worship With Us!

We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. in our historic sanctuary!

At St. John the Divine, we celebrate Mass every Sunday. On the third Sunday of each month, we come together for Morning Prayer, a lay-led service rooted in the Anglican tradition.

If you can’t join us in person, there are alternative ways for you to worship with us!

If You Can Join Us In Person, Or If You Want To Check Us Out

Our services are available via YouTube! Our livestream begins around 8:50 am with an organ prelude, and the service starts at 9:00 am. If you cannot watch live, the livestream is available on demand.

We also have a podcast you can listen to on the go, which covers the service from the beginning through the “peace.”

A Little About This Faith Community

At St. John the Divine, our congregation comprises dedicated, diverse individuals who create a vibrant liturgical community in the greater Burlington area.

We provide a traditional worship experience rooted in Anglican liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer. Our services include rich, historic practices such as beautiful organ music and thoughtful preaching, rather than contemporary praise bands. While we share ancient Christian roots with the Catholic tradition, the Episcopal Church offers a distinct approach that values tradition while also encouraging questions, exploration, and personal spiritual growth.

Many individuals consider St. John the Divine their spiritual home, drawn by our blend of respectful worship and welcoming community. We welcome everyone who seeks a deeper connection with their faith, offering a space where you can explore your beliefs without rigid expectations or pressure to conform.

Where Our Services Come From

Our services are based on the Book of Common Prayer, which is present in all Episcopal churches throughout the USA. This book outlines our beliefs, services, prayers, and essential church documents.

Music at St John the Divine

Let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.

Psalm 95:1

At St. John the Divine, we use our church’s beautiful organ and the congregation’s voices to make a joyful noise to the Lord.

Every Sunday, our worship service features a diverse range of music styles performed on our organ. You may hear pieces inspired by Gregorian chant, modern compositions, traditional hymns, or gospel music. Our talented organist also creates unique improvisations tailored to each service.

As the Bible instructs, we encourage everyone to join in congregational singing to praise the Lord.

We are accessible to those with mobility issues.

We are committed to making our church welcoming and accessible to everyone, including those with mobility issues.

Our ground-level entrance, conveniently located off the parking lot, leads to a ramp that guides you to the hallway and the elevator. After a short ride up, you’ll find yourself in the heart of our church. The main level of our building includes accessible restrooms, Healy Hall (our church hall), and our beautiful sanctuary.

You can be involved.

Yes! There are many ways to get involved at or with St John’s! We have openings for readers, flower arranging, and coffee hour help, and more. Check out our outreach page.

If you are a handyman or behind-the-scenes helper, we have space for you in our building and grounds. We will find a spot for you if you are willing to serve!

About What We Believe

As a group, we are part of the Diocese of Wisconsin and the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Wondering what Episcopalians believe? Here’s how the official Episcopal Church website describes our shared faith:

Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church. We are part of the world’s third-largest group of Christians.

We believe and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men can serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. We see leadership as a gift from God, and everyone can express it, regardless of gender, sexual identity, or orientation.

We believe that God loves you, no exceptions.