Welcome to Saint John's Episcopal Church in Hagerstown, Maryland

We are a lively, active community of faith. We strive to be a loving congregation, committed to welcoming ALL and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 3, 2026

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Jesus says this to his disciples in the Gospel of John, and it lands the way only a promise made in the middle of uncertainty can land. Thomas pushes back: “We do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” It’s an honest question—the kind that surfaces when the future feels opaque and the path forward unclear.

Jesus’ answer is not a map or a set of instructions. It is himself: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” The way is not a road to be followed but a person to be known. In this Fifth Sunday of Easter, the Church is still caught up in the long joy of resurrection—and this Gospel invites us to trust that joy more deeply. Not as a feeling we summon, but as a reality that holds us even when our hearts are troubled.

We follow someone who knows the Father, who goes to prepare a place, and who promises to return. That’s enough—more than enough—to walk by. Welcome the stranger. Welcome one another. Welcome Jesus.

Upcoming Events

Easter season at Saint John’s — worship, community, and outreach.

Mid-Week Services

✚ Holy Eucharist — Tuesday Evenings
Join us Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. for Holy Eucharist at the High Altar. Note: New time.

✚ Evening Prayer — Wednesdays
Evening Prayer in the Choir Stalls, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

✚ Holy Eucharist — Thursday Mornings
Holy Eucharist in St. Mary’s Chapel, Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

At Saint John’s

✚ Moral & Ethical Dilemmas with Fr. Stuart Dunnan
Fr. Stuart Dunnan, Headmaster of St. James School, returns for a thoughtful evening discussion. May 11, 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. Coffee and cookies provided.

✚ Tuesday Night Bible Study with Deacon Sue
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. online or in St. Mary’s Chapel. Meeting ID: 827 3456 7853 · Passcode: 175639

✚ Children’s Church & Nursery
Children’s Church is offered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays through the end of June; summer break in July and August; resumes September. Nursery care available every week at the 10:15 a.m. service.

✚ Heavenly Pie — May 17
Join the Stewardship & Finance Commission and Vestry on May 17 following the 10:15 service for Heavenly Pie! This event launches the 2027 Saint John’s Pledge Campaign.

✚ The Feast of Pentecost — May 24
Solemn High Eucharist at the 10:15 a.m. service with Choral Mass setting by Everett Titcomb. Please wear your best red! Coffee hour: strawberry shortcake, sponsored by Parish Life.

✚ Annual Parish Picnic — June 14
Outdoor worship at 10:15 a.m. at the Leitersburg Ruritan Picnic Pavilion, Leitersburg, MD, followed by the picnic. Mark your calendars!

Community & Outreach

✚ Porchfest on South Prospect Street — May 16
A celebration of music, architecture, and local history, Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tours of our historic church; Dayton Tweety plays guitar on the St. John’s House porch 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Greeters needed — email Mark King at bking1632@gmail.com.

✚ Micah’s Backpack Donations Needed
Our Micah’s Backpack program provides weekend meals to 20 children at Bester Elementary. As the school year ends, we need shelf-stable, single-serving items (e.g., boxed mac and cheese, canned soup). Thank you for your support!

✚ Music Series Concert — June 6
James Baker, Baritone, performs in our Music Series Concert, followed by a reception. Save the date: Saturday, June 6.

Tour Our Church

Tap on the image to walk through our beautiful, historic sanctuary.

Location:

101 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
Parking is available in the church lot at the corner of Walnut and Antietam Streets.

Contact Us

Phone: (301) 733–2560

Website: stjohnshagerstown.org

Facebook: facebook.com/stjohnshagerstown

Instagram: @st.johnsepiscopal_hagerstown

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