The Episcopal Church is both a ‘catholic’ and a ‘reformed’ Christian church, having emerged in America from the traditions of the Church of England following the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century.  We share many elements of the catholic tradition which are found especially in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. We are also reformed in that we embrace many of the protestant understandings of the Christian faith like those of many Lutheran and Methodist churches. The Episcopal Church is also referred to as theVia Media, or the middle way between Catholic and Protestant traditions, holding elements from both to enrich and nourish our faith.

The following areas of our church life are general descriptions of how we engage our faith and understanding in the church:

1. The Bible as the inspired Word of God is central in our belief and understanding of Christian faith and life.

2. The ancient Nicene and Apostles’ creeds are sufficient summary statements of our teaching and beliefs.

3. The sacraments of Baptism and the Holy Eucharist (communion) are central in our worship as faithful expressions of Christ’s grace-filled gifts to the world.

4. The place of Bishops as our primary source of church leadership in the historic succession dating from the time of the Apostles. Bishops who are elected, and elected lay leadership provide direction and accountability within our national, regional and local church bodies.

5. The use of the Book of Common Prayer to model and form our liturgy and worship as we incorporate the richness of our Christian faith and heritage.

Absolutely! If you would like to give to the Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine, click on the "Donate" tab under the "Contact Us" tab. This will direct you towards our donation portal through PayPal, which allows you to choose whichever payment method you prefer. Your transaction is kept completely secure, and you are also given the option to make your donation a monthly recurring gift.

Yes! If you would like to request specific prayer, send us a message by clicking the "Get in Touch" button in the bottom right corner. There you will find a contact form with the option to specify that you would like to request specific prayer. You have the option to keep your request private, so that only Reverend Gallagher sees it- or public, so that more in the church may pray for you.

There are many ways to reach us here at St. John's! If you would prefer to send us a message, we have convenient contact forms under the "Contact Us" tab and the "Get In Touch" button. These contact forms are sent directly to Reverend Gallagher. Once we receive your message or prayer request with your information, we will reach back out to you as soon as possible! If you would prefer to give us a call, we are available by phone at (541) 746-3322.