Join the St. John's family at 9:30 am for worship and the Word. Holy Communion is open to all baptized Christians.
Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where people greeted him with palm branches, marking the start of Holy Week. Come celebrate with us at St. John's, 401 Live Oak Ave., Pensacola.
Maundy Thursday is a solemn day observed by Christians worldwide, which holds great significance in the Christian calendar, particularly during Holy Week. It is a day that commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, saying, "This is my body... This is my blood," and instructing them to "do this […]
On Thursday of Holy Week the Church remembers Christ’s Last Supper with his apostles and sets the scene for what will happen the next day, Good Friday. After the distribution of Holy Communion the priest places the Blessed Sacrament on the altar. A procession is then formed in which the Blessed Sacrament, accompanied by torches […]
The Good Friday procession is a public march that takes place on the Friday before Easter. We carry a wooden cross and stop at 12 stations along the way. The procession serves as a solemn act of remembrance and reflection on Jesus's suffering and death. We begin at the corner of Live Oak and Barrancas in […]
The Good Friday service is a somber service that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It includes readings from the Bible, prayers, and hymns. The cross is brought into the church after the procession; the Lord's Supper also is observed during the service. Good Friday is a day of mourning, a time to reflect on Christ's suffering and […]