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

The Third Sunday of Easter

April 19, 2026 — Bishop’s Visitation

Two disciples walk the road to Emmaus, stunned by grief, stumbling through the strange news that the tomb is empty. A stranger joins them. They do not recognize him. He walks their road, listens to their sorrow, and opens the scriptures to them — and still their eyes are closed. It is only when he sits at their table, takes bread, blesses, breaks, and gives it to them, that they finally see. And then he is gone.

This Sunday we welcome The Rt. Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Bishop of Maryland, on her first official visitation to Saint John’s. We gather in one combined service at 10:15 a.m. for Holy Eucharist with Confirmation and Reception, joined by our friends from St. Mark’s, Lappans, and St. Anne’s, Smithsburg. It is a day for recognizing Christ in one another — in the laying on of hands, in the breaking of bread, in the strangers who become kin.

Upcoming Events

Celebrating the Bishop’s visitation, Confirmation, and the season of Easter at Saint John’s.

This Sunday — Bishop’s Visitation

✚ Welcoming Bishop Carrie
It is an honor to welcome The Rt. Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, Bishop of Maryland, on her first official visitation to Saint John’s. We also welcome St. Mark’s, Lappans, and St. Anne’s, Smithsburg, joining us for Confirmation and Reception. One combined service at 10:15 a.m.

✚ 8:00 a.m. Coffee Hour with the Bishop
Join us in Trimble Hall at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and conversation with Bishop Carrie before the 10:15 service.

At Saint John’s

✚ Children’s Church & Nursery
Children’s Church is offered today and will continue on the second and fourth Sundays of the month through the school year. Please invite family and friends with children to join us.

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

✚ Newcomer Meet and Greet
Friday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Saint Mary’s Chapel. New to Saint John’s? Come meet clergy and fellow parishioners in a relaxed evening of welcome.

✚ Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m., sponsored by the Fabric and Grounds Commission. Bring garden gloves, rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to help spruce up our grounds — tools will be on hand for anyone who needs them. All ages welcome! Rain date: Saturday, May 2. Questions: Jim Aaron, 301-667-2641. Sign up at the back of the church.

Community & Concerts

• AGO Organ Crawl
Saturday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Church. Members of the American Guild of Organists gather to hear and play our historic pipe organ.

• Hagerstown Choral Arts Spring Concert
Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m., here at Saint John’s. The concert features works by American composers in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday. The Welcoming Commission will offer a festive reception in Trimble Hall following the performance.