Salem, St. John’s
St. John’s, Salem has been a part of Salem since 1722. A loving Christian community with an open & welcoming spirit, St. John’s Church is located in the county seat of a rural community. Worship opportunities are varied, including an 8 am Rite I service and a 10:30 am Rite II service on Sundays; Sunday Adult Forum at 9:15; Weekly Bible Study and Potluck Dinner Thursdays at 6:30; a Rite I Noon Eucharist every Wednesday and other special services.
When we have visitors or new members, we work hard to treat them as valued members of our family, matching them with opportunities to become involved in the life of our church. We host many different groups in our facilities, including NA, AA, NGA, the Salem County Historical Society, Salem County Retired Educators, and more. We sponsor many outreach activities during the year, including the Backpack Project (providing filled backpacks for our middle school to distribute as needed); Trunk or Treat in October, providing a safe place for kids to visit and show off their costumes; the Hanging of the Hats in January (providing cold weather accessories to those in need); our weekly Food Pantry; and other activities as needed. We also have a Quilters group who meets each Tuesday from September-June and creates children’s’ quilts for the children at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden.
St. John’s is involved in many community events. Our graveyard is a stop on the Salem City Ghost Walk in October, where a parishioner tells stories of some of the people buried there (many Revolutionary War era graves, including Col. Robert Gibbons Johnson and Samuel Dick). We open our church and Parish Hall during the Yuletide Tour of Homes on the first Saturday in December. People can tour the church, hear the stories of some of our stained-glass windows and listen to seasonal music.
St. John’s strives to be a loving congregation, that encourages the formation of disciples that proclaim the Gospel of Christ and respond to the needs of the parishioners and the surrounding communities.
St. John’s Episcopal Church is a Christian parish within the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey.
We are a 300+ year old church in Salem City. Come and worship God with us! Join us in serving alongside our neighbors in Salem. Care for one another and be cared for in times of celebration and sorrow. Give prayerfully and mindfully of the stewardship of this historic place and the resources left to us by previous generations.
We will be having some special services during Advent:
12/21- Longest Night service- prayers for healing and wholeness for those who grieve during the Holiday Season- 7 pm in the Chapel
12/22- Lessons and Carols at 10:30 am – a traditional service from the Anglican tradition stories and songs to prepare the path for Christ to come
12/ 24- Sunset Service- 4 pm – All Ages pagaent and Blessing of the Creche- with a Birthday Cake for Baby Jesus
12/24 Candlelight Service at 8 pm- Choral Eucharist with Carols and Organ music
Hope to see you in Salem on Sunday, on Wednesday or Christmas.
God loves you, and so do we.
Worship times
Sunday | 8:00 am | English | Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Chapel
Sunday | 10:30 am | English | Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Main Sanctuary
Wednesday | 12:00 pm | English | Spoken Rite II Eucharist in Chapel | Following Lesser Feasts and Fasts/ The Great Cloud of Witnesses
Volunteer opportunities
One time opportunities
We offer a number of opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Check our website and social media for opportunities. Examples include Packing Backpacks, Collecting Winter Gear for the “Hang Out” Event, and participating in Trunk or Treat.