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Organist Vacancy
St. John's has an opening for a parish organist. The position is 10 hours/week and is available immediately.
The Music Ministry of this traditional Episcopal parish includes an annual concert series, annual regional choir workshop, summer choir camp for area choir members, and a 28-voice adult choir.
Duties include accompanying weekly choir practice and playing for Sunday services and all special seasonal liturgies, funerals, weddings.
We are seeking a competent musician with solid keyboard skills and a background in traditional/classical repertoire. A bachelor degree in music is preferred.
Dedication to his/her ministry, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential to the continuing development of a rapidly growing, vibrant music ministry.
The organ is a two-manual 9-rank Moller. Built in 1939, it underwent extensive renovation in 2000.
Applicants are asked to send a resume, references, and audition tape/CD to Tammy Williams, Minister of Music, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 252 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506 or twilliams@stjohnsflorence.org.
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Newsletter Available Online!
The parish newsletter is now at your fingertips. Go to the Newsletter page to find the latest edition.
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Welcome to St. John's Episcopal Church
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This is the homepage for St. John's Parish, a traditional Episcopal church in the Diocese of South Carolina, located in Florence, SC.
Here you will find the latest news and information about our parish. Please take a moment to visit the online calendar for upcoming events and our news page for featured articles. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!
WE WELCOME ALL WHO WORSHIP HERE
Mission Statement: To Know Christ and To Make Him Known
Worship & Study at a Glance
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Sunday Worship & Study
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8:00 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I; nursery provided
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9:30 a.m.
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Christian Faith Formation (September-May); nursery provided
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10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Morning Prayer, 1st Sundays; Rite I in Advent & Lent); nursery provided
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Adult Christian Faith Formation Classes
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Two options are currently offered on Sunday mornings for adults: a continuing study of Exodus and a lectionary-based class.
New as of November 1 is a class for college students and young adults. Discussion will be based upon the Nooma series of short films that explore the world from a perspective of Jesus.
Children's Chapel
During the 10:30 a.m. service, children ages 3-10 are invited to listen to and explore the day's Gospel lesson on their level. Children begin in "big church" with their parents, and move to Children's Chapel after the Gloria and Collect of the Day. They return after the sermon and remain with their parents through the remainder of the service.
Weekday Worship and Study Opportunities
Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. in the chapel
Group Study
Three opportunities for study are offered during the week.
1. A men's Bible study meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 in the Schofield Library (Poynor Room during the office renovation project). Coffee and doughnuts are provided.
2. A Christian women's book study group meets at 9:00 in the Poynor Room on Thursdays. The group is open to all women; a nursery is provided so that mothers of young children can participate.
3. A lectionary-based Bible study is offered on Thursdays in the Poynor Room at 11:00.
See the Services page for detailed information about the worship schedule and study opportunities.
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Mission Florence: July 26-29
St. John's youth will spend July 26-29 serving at local outreach and homeless shelters doing needed repairs and landscaping. All of St. John's parish family is invited to be part of Mission Florence through your prayers, donations, or labor. If you can assist with any of the following supply needs, or are interested in volunteering time, talent, or resources, please contact Charlotte Smith. Please pray for us, our work, and those whom we serve.
We would especially welcome the expertise of those who are well versed in the areas of plumbing, landscaping, carpentry, or painting. We would love to have you join our team any time during the week to do jobs large or small. Even if you can come out and help weed a flower bed or paint a wall for a couple of hours, your help would be appreciated.
Mission Florence Supply Needs
- Plumbing supplies (for a leaky shower head)
- Landscaping equipment (riding lawnmower, weedeaters, rakes, etc.)
- Carpentry equipment
- Tree trimming tools
- Painting supplies (paint, rollers, trays, brushes, etc.)
- Cleaning products
- Pressure washer
- Gently used toys, games, puzzles (for children newborn-10 years)
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Lessons for the
Week of Pentecost 9
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Monday, July 26
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2 Samuel 2:1-11
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Psalms 56-58
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Acts 15:36-16:5
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Mark 6:14-29
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Tuesday, July 27
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2 Samuel 3:6-21
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Psalms 61 and 62
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Acts 16:6-15
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Mark 6:30-46
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Wednesday, July 28
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2 Samuel 3:22-39
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Psalm 72
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Acts 16:16-24
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Mark 6:47-56
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Thursday, July 29
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2 Samuel 4:1-12
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Psalm 71
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Acts 16:25-40
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Mark 7:1-23
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Friday, July 30
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2 Samuel 5:1-12
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Psalm 69
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Acts 17:1-15
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Mark 7:24-37
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Saturday, July 31
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2 Samuel 5:22-6:11
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Psalms 75 and 76
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Acts 17:16-34
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Mark 8:1-10
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Click here to link to the diocesan Web site. Bishop Lawrence's address to the March 26 convention delegates and clergy can be found here, as well as information about the resolutions that were passed. 
At their core, hymns are prayers. Hymns also are excellent study tools. In addition to reviewing the lessons and collects in preparation for Sunday worship, consider studying the hymns, too. Click here for a list of this month's hymns.
St. John's parishioners are asked to reach out to those in need in our community by bringing non-perishable food items to church on the first Sunday of every month. Please place the items in the basket or barrel that you will find in the narthex of the church. Click here for a list of items that are especially needed.
Click here to read about the 2009 Kanuga Parish Weekend. Pictures included!
Do you love to sing but get frustrated by the mysteries of music notation? St. John's offers a music-reading class on Tuesdays at 6:30. The class is geared toward church choir members, but anyone who wants to learn is welcome. Call the parish office for details.
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Over the past year, newsletter articles have recalled the history of St. John's 140+ years of mission and ministry. This glimpse into the parish's past provided examples of the hard work and commitment given to the building-up of the Lord's work by St. John's congregants from the parish's earliest days. In an effort to ensure that we have adequate and sound facilities for present and future generations to continue that strong commitment to the work of the Lord, the Heritage Fund has been established. Following is the introductory letter from committee chairs Angelyn Bridges and Dan Ervin that was mailed to parishioners in March.
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