3rd Sunday after Pentecost (6/14/26)

What does it mean to truly be the Church together? In the second sermon of our summer series, Being Church Together, Fr. Lonnie reminded us that God’s grace always comes first. Before we have everything figured out, before we get it right, before we even know we need it — God is already reaching toward us with love. And because we are people who have received that grace, we are called to share it with one another. Churches are made up of real people — people who sometimes misunderstand, disappoint, or hurt each other. But the work of being the Body of Christ is choosing patience, compassion, and grace even when it’s hard. Being Church together doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means we stay at the table, make room for one another, and trust that God is still working in all of us.

Watch on YouTube

2nd Sunday after Pentecost (6/7/26)

This week, Fr. Lonnie launched St. John’s summer sermon series, Being Church Together, an exploration of Paul’s Letter to the Romans and its central question: How does God create a people—not just save individuals, but form a family, a body, a Church?

Watch on YouTube

Trinity Sunday (5/31/26)

Deacon Melanie's Trinity Sunday sermon invited the congregation to embrace the mystery of the Triune God not as a doctrine to be mastered, but as an invitation into God's life of love, communion, and relationship—a life that calls us to honor the dignity of every person and to reflect God's reconciling love in the world.

Watch on YouTube

Day of Pentecost (5/24/26)

In Fr. Lonnie Lacy's Day of Pentecost Sermon, we learn that the whole story of Pentecost is that the Spirit of God refuses to stay contained. The Spirit spills out.

Watch on YouTube

7th Sunday of Easter (5/17/26)

St. John's Episcopal Church celebrated Baccalaureate Sunday where we honored our high school graduates. St. John's Youth, Forester Shelton, preached a sermon reminding us to always set our hearts on fire for the Lord.

Watch on YouTube

6th Sunday of Easter (5/10/26)

In this powerful sermon moment, Marissa Hall, our Director of Music, reminds us that God rarely calls us to stay comfortable. Just as scripture calls us to love beyond ourselves, it also calls us to lift our voices together — not because we’re perfect singers, but because joyful praise belongs to everyone. “You cannot love what you do not know, so let me make some introductions.” From beloved hymns to new songs still waiting to be discovered, music in the Church is not a performance for professionals — it’s an invitation for the whole congregation. Pitch-perfect or not, the call is simple: sing with joy, praise, and one another.

Watch on YouTube

5th Sunday of Easter, 5/3/2026

Focusing only on Jesus' teachings can reduce him to a mere inspirational figure. Our world needs more than wise words; it needs a savior. Discover the profound truth beyond the compelling ideas. If you're curious about the Fr. Lonnie's use of the word "kerygma," it is a Greek word used in the New Testament for 'proclamation.' Watch Fr. Lonnie's full sermon on our Youtube Channel.

Watch on YouTube Sermon Transcript

4th Sunday of Easter (4/26/2026)

In Deacon Melanie Salsgiver's sermon, discover the life-affirming voice of Christ that brings truth without humiliation. Learn to distinguish between life-stealing and life-restoring messages, transforming how we see each other through love.

Watch on YouTube

St. John's eNewsletters