Saint John's Episcopal Church, Salem NJ
Founded in 1722 - Serving Salem and the Surrounding Community for 300+ Years
This is God's House and We Are All God's Children.
Our Mission
In this Episcopal Church, No matter who you are, what you believe, who you vote for, how you look, or what you wear, you are welcome at St. John's. We roll out the red carpet equally for those who have little and for those who have a lot. You have a home here if you are married, single, partnered, divorced, widowed, gay, straight, or still figuring it out. We encourage you to bring your children of any age; from screaming babies to wandering toddlers to sleepy teens . . . they are welcome.
Weekly Worship
All our Services are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer
Sunday Services:
8 am Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)
10:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite II (Sanctuary)
Wednesday Service
12 Noon Holy Eucharist Rite II (Chapel)
Our History
The first Anglicans to settle locally are believed to have arrived with founder John Fenwick in 1675 who established Salem as the first permanent English Colony in the Delaware Valley. We have been a recognized as community of faith since 1722- first as a mission and then a parish church.