Worship

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

~Psalm 150:6

St. John's Cathedral centers its life around liturgy, blending ancient traditions with a modern voice. Every Sunday, we offer inspirational preaching, beautiful choral music, and encourage active participation from our congregation. Whether you join us in person or online, we warmly welcome you!

Worship Services

Join Us For Worship

Sundays

Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m.

Cathedral Sanctuary
Mostly spoken.

Sunday Holy Eucharist for Children and Families at 9 a.m.

Ingram Lounge
On the First Sunday of every month, this is a casual service with a liturgy written for children.

Sunday Holy Eucharist
at 10:30 a.m.

Cathedral Sanctuary and Livestream
Cathedral Choir, Gospel Singers, and Celebration Choir

Church Without Walls at 1 p.m.

Cathedral Cummings Chapel

Weekdays

Wednesday Healing Service
at 12:10 p.m.

Cummings Chapel

Thursday Centering Prayer Circle at 9 a.m.

Dooly Library

Opportunities to Worship Online:

Sunday Livestream at 10:30 a.m. View on our YouTube Channel or webpage jaxcathedral.org/st-johns-live

Compline Service on Facebook Live every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 8 p.m.

Centering Prayer on Zoom, Mondays at 8 a.m. Contact Owene Courtney for the Zoom registration link: [email protected]

WHAT TO EXPECT

We recognize that some visitors prefer to stay under the radar when attending a church for the first time, so rest assured, we won’t ask you to stand or identify yourself in any way. However, we would love for you to introduce yourself to one of our clergy members in the receiving line after the service. You’ll find visitor cards in each pew—if you fill one out, someone will reach out to you. We sincerely hope you feel welcome here!

Liturgy:

Our Sunday services include an opening procession, singing, Bible readings, prayers for ourselves and others, a sermon, and Holy Eucharist or Communion. Everything you need to know to fully participate will be provided to you in a detailed worship bulletin.

Communion:

All Christians are welcome to receive communion. If you are unsure of what you believe or where you are on your faith journey, please some forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms.

Reverence:

You may notice some movement by other worshipers. If you are new to a tradition that uses formal prayers and liturgy, we encourage you to participate without any concern for “doing things correctly.”

What to Wear:

You will see varying styles of clothing, from casual to business professional. Whatever your preference, we hope to see you on a Sunday and welcome you in whatever you choose to wear!

Where to Sit:

Please sit wherever you are comfortable. The ushers are happy to help you with any special needs or seating requirements you may have, including devices for the hearing impaired, large print hymns, and help with wheelchairs or walkers.

Connect:

During your visit, be sure to fill out a communication card and drop it in the offertory plate so that we may connect with you and answer any questions you may have about St. John’s Cathedral, or contact us online at any time.

Length of Services:

Typically, Sunday worship takes about 45 minutes for the 8 a.m. service and about an hour for the 10:30 a.m. service.

MUSIC PROGRAM

St. John's Cathedral boasts a vibrant and diverse choral program, hosting numerous music events year-round. The St. John's Cathedral Choir, inspired by English cathedral choirs, performs a wide range of service music and anthems from various eras. Alongside them, our Celebration Choir and Gospel Singers provide contemporary music during communion. Our Music Program also features over a dozen free concerts and music services annually, including a seasonal opera production in junction with Bold City Opera.