Summer Worship Schedule

Begins Sunday, May 31 in the church

8:00am | Rite I

9:30am | Rite II*

*On Sunday July 5 we will move to the Garden for the 9:30AM Rite Two Service. See below!

CHILDCARE

During the month of June, while Rite 2 services remain in the church, we are happy to offer nursery care for children aged 0-4 yrs. Reach out to Brooke Bassett, Director of Formation, with questions.

About Summer Worship with St. John’s

At St. John’s, we worship together year-round. Like many churches, however, much of our formation, music, and parish programming follows a September through May program year. During the summer months, our pace shifts a bit as we settle into the rhythms of the Seacoast summer season.

Beginning Sunday, May 31, our summer worship schedule will begin:

  • 8AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I (spoken service, live-streamed)

  • 9:30AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music, in-person only)

Our 9:30AM Rite II service will remain in the sanctuary at St. John’s through Sunday, June 28.

Beginning Sunday, July 5, and continuing through Labor Day weekend, September 6, weather permitting, our 9:30AM service will once again move outdoors to the beautiful Goodwin Garden at Strawbery Banke Museum.

Outdoor summer worship at Strawbery Banke has become a beloved tradition at St. John’s. Gathering outdoors in prayer, music, and community is a joyful part of summer life in our parish, and we are always glad to welcome visitors, newcomers, and friends.

Things to Know About Summer Worship at Strawbery Banke

  • Summer worship at Strawbery Banke is relaxed, family friendly, and accessible for all ages.

  • Enter through the main gates, where St. John’s staff and volunteers will be present each week to welcome and assist you.

  • Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. If you have extra chairs, consider bringing one for a guest or visitor.

  • The Strawbery Banke parking lot is reserved for those with accessibility needs and handicap placards. Street parking, walking from the church, or carpooling is encouraged. 

  • In the event of inclement weather, we will notify the congregation by 8AM via email, and the service will be moved to the sanctuary at St. John’s.

  • We worship in the midst of a living history museum that remains open to the public during our service. Our presence there is both a witness to our faith and an invitation to the wider community.

Whether you are a longtime parishioner, spending the summer on the Seacoast, or visiting St. John’s for the first time, we hope you will join us this summer.