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Founded in 1722 - Serving Salem and the Surrounding Community for 300+ Years
Founded in 1722 - Serving Salem and the Surrounding Community for 300+ Years
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)
Bulletins
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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.
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.
As part of our baptismal covenant, we promise to respect the dignity of every human being. In the Episcopal Church, we affirm the faith of all individuals and invite all to participate in the sacramental life of the church as well as its leadership.
St John's has a long tradition of supporting the spiritual lives of individuals who identify as gay including encouraging service on the vestry (our governing board).
Contact St. John's office for more information about the LGBTQIA+ community in the Diocese of New Jersey or the Episcopal Church at large.
In 2024, the Episcopal Church marked the 50th anniversary of The Ordination of Women to the priesthood. Commonly called the Philadelphia Eleven, they were ordained in our neighboring Diocese of Pennsylvania.
The first female bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey leads our organization. We honor and uphold the vocations of all women lay, ordained or figuring it out.
If you would like to learn more about the ordination of women click below
Children are invited to participate in worship to the best of their ability.
Baptism is open to all ages, for infants and young children who are unable to speak for themselves the responsibility for their faith and life falls on parents and god parents until they can affirm their faith at confirmation.
We understand that sitting still for long times is difficult (at any age) and the sound of children moving, laughing, crying or just being in worship is joyful.
As The Right Rev. Paul V Marshall (Diocese of Bethlehem) often said "If the sound of children in church upsets you, then heaven is going to be hell."
Saint John's Episcopal Church Salem is a faith that is centered around the belief in one God and the teachings of {religious figure}. We believe that through prayer, meditation, and acts of service, we can connect with God and find purpose in our lives.
At Saint John's Episcopal Church Salem , we believe in the importance of community and coming together to support one another. We offer a variety of programs and events, from weekly worship services to youth groups and social gatherings.
As believers, we are called to serve others and make a positive impact in the world. At Saint John's Episcopal Church Salem , we are committed to outreach and service projects, both locally and globally.