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A Brief Guide to the Prayer Book and Lectionaries

A healthy dose of Holy Scripture is part of every Episcopal worship service. Thomas Cranmer, the great Archbishop of Canterbury who oversaw the compiling of the first Book of Common Prayer in 16th century England, believed people weren’t hearing enough from the Bible during weekly mass. He stressed the importance of Morning and Evening prayer, calling on all people, and especially priests, to find time several times each day to read the Bible and pray to our loving God. If you don’t have a copy of The Book of Common Prayer, you can read it online. In the back, you’ll see two lectionaries, or schedules of readings: A three-year cycle for Eucharistic services (the readings we use in church) and a two-year cycle, covering almost all of the Bible, called the Daily Office.
Online resources for both lectionaries can be found at:

  • The Lectionary Page —

  • The Online Daily Office:

    • The Daily Office includes readings, prayers, music — everything needed for personal worship except the worshiper’s loving, open, contrite heart. Some people bookmark this page at home and work and use it every day.

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Wherever you are on your journey of faith and life, you are welcome to join us at St. John’s!

At the link just below we invite you to let us know about you, how we may best serve you, and provide us with contact information so we may reach out and welcome you to the St. John’s community. Be sure to ask to receive our weekly email called the eVangelist which has information about what’s happening on the weekend and the coming week.

You are warmly and joyfully invited to worship and fellowship, and join the St. John’s community, where all are welcome!

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You are warmly and joyfully invited to worship and fellowship, and join the St. John’s community, where all are welcome!

Scuba Vacation Bible School (VBS) Camp

Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word of the lord and discover what living water is really all about! Each day, kids will launch into field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures. Registration is now open. To signup, please click the button. We hope to see you all there!

Upcoming Events

  • Men’s Group - April 20
    Men’s Group - April 20
    Sat, Apr 20
    St John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    St. John’s men’s group will have its initial meeting on Saturday, April 20, at 8:00 a.m. in the Learning Commons. Our first guest speaker will be Bishop John Taylor.
  • Sunday 8am Morning Service
    Sunday 8am Morning Service
    Multiple Dates
    Sunday 8am Morning Service
    Sun, Apr 21
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Sunday's 8am services are without music. We do have a communion and all are welcome.
  • Adult Forum |  Children, Moral Values, and St. John's School
    Adult Forum |  Children, Moral Values, and St. John's School
    Sun, Apr 21
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    We will examine how children are learn moral values, how St. John's School plays a role in this, and how we as parents and grandparents play a role.
  • Sunday 10 am Holy Eucharist
    Sunday 10 am Holy Eucharist
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 21
    St John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Holy Eucharist is offered at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings. All are welcome! Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81383721660?pwd=ZEd4dDZUbWxBMnFYNkY2QWQxZ3ppZz09 Meeting ID: 813 8372 1660 Passcode: 5SbBN7
  • Pass The Pack Distribution Day
    Pass The Pack Distribution Day
    Sun, Apr 21
    St John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    St John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Pass the Pack is Back! Jonathan Naulls is again asking for donations of toiletries, backpacks, and/or cash/checks to support our Southern Orange County unhoused community.
  • Adult Forum |  Talking about God
    Adult Forum |  Talking about God
    Sun, Apr 28
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    Apr 28, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Apr 28, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    The language we use to describe God. Led by Wayne Kempe.
  • Shepherd’s Cup Gold Tournament
    Shepherd’s Cup Gold Tournament
    Mon, Apr 29
    Industry Hills Golf Club
    Apr 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
    Industry Hills Golf Club, 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744, USA
    Apr 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
    Industry Hills Golf Club, 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA 91744, USA
    Join us for the second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry.
  • Adult Forum |  Talking to God
    Adult Forum |  Talking to God
    Sun, May 05
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    May 05, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    May 05, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Talking to God: The vocabulary we use in our prayers, liturgy, and hymns. Led by Wayne Kempe
  • PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
    PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 07
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    May 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    May 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Our meetings will be held in the Learning Commons at 6 pm.
  • Adult Forum |  Talking with God
    Adult Forum |  Talking with God
    Sun, May 12
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    May 12, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    May 12, 2024, 8:40 AM – 9:45 AM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Talking with God: What does it mean to develop our own theology? Led by Wayne Kempe.
  • Scuba Vacation Bible School (VBS) Camp
    Scuba Vacation Bible School (VBS) Camp
    Mon, Jun 17
    St. John's Episcopal Church
    Jun 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 21, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Jun 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 21, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church, 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    SAVE THE DATE: June 17-21, 2024
  • American Red Cross Blood Drive
    American Red Cross Blood Drive
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jun 23
    St. John's Episcopal Church (GYM)
    Jun 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church (GYM), 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Jun 23, 2024, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    St. John's Episcopal Church (GYM), 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Schedule your lifesaving appointment by clicking the link below....

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Clergy, Staff, and Lay Leadership

The people of St. John’s are called to follow God in Christ through love, worship, and service in a nurturing, open, and affirming community where all are welcome. We promote lifelong spiritual growth and education through our church and Episcopal School. We serve those in need by sharing our abundance. In faith and our tradition of common prayer, we gather to celebrate and thank our loving God.

The Reverend Jerry Sather

FAITH-FILLED

GENEROSITY

Wherever you are on your journey of faith and life, you are welcome to join us at St. John’s!

FAITH-FILLED

GENEROSITY

Wherever you are on your journey of faith and life, you are welcome to join us at St. John’s!

SERVICES:

Sunday 8:00 am and 10:00 am
 

Childcare available at the Sunday, 10 am service.

 

ADDRESS:

30382 Via Con Dios

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


PHONE: 949-888-4595

St John's Bell tower lit by God's rays

“There is a poetry to the worship and I love the beauty of it.”

St John's Bell tower lit by God's rays

MISSION

Inspired by Christ and empowered by the Spirit, the people of St. John’s:

  • Love God

  • Love our neighbors… ALL of them

  • Gather and grow together as a spiritual, educational, and inclusive community

  • Rely on scripture, embrace tradition, and practice prayerful reflection

  • Exercise responsible stewardship of God’s gifts and resources

The procession into the church during Sunday Eucharist.

VISION

We are thriving as a grateful, open and affirming community of worship and learning; where love and welcome move us toward God’s reign by emulating Christ so hunger, isolation, and fear are no more.

Fr. Jerry at the alter blessing the communion.
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