Worship with us
a place for everyone
If you would like to sit quietly with the light pouring through our stained glass windows God, we welcome you. If you want to dive right into the life of an active church, we can help you find ways to connect with other people and deepen your faith.
If you have been away from the Church and want to return, we are here to help you worship God in the beauty of holiness. Whether you are a visitor for a special occasion, someone who has entered these doors for a moment of reflection, or are seeking a spiritual home—you are welcome at St. John’s. Here are our most current worship services.
Worship Schedule:
Sunday:
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist
Saturday:
5 p.m. Holy Eucharist – 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month only
Lenten and Holy Week Events 2023:
March 1– Lenten Book Study Begins- 6pm
March 3– Way of the Cross- 6 pm
March 10– Way of the Cross- 6 pm
March 17– Way of the Cross- 6 pm
March 24– Way of the Cross- 6 pm
March 31– Way of the Cross- 6 pm
March 26– An Instructed Eucharist for Families-11 am
April 2– Palm Sunday Services-8:00 and 9:30 am
April 6– Maundy Thursday Service – 7:00 pm
April 7– Good Friday Services- Noon and 7:00pm
April 7– Good Friday Community Stations of the Cross- 1:20 pm (St. John’s Stop)
April 8– Easter Vigil 7:00 pm
April 9– Easter Sunday- 8:00 am and 9:30 am, Easter Egg Hunt- 11:00 am
What we believe
grounded in Episcopal belief & practice
On any given Sunday, our pews are filled with people at every stage of life, from the US Army War College, Dickinson College, from lawyers, to teachers, to business people, to doctors, to artists and musicians, to stay at home moms to retired folks.
Our parish is a beacon in Cumberland County with the largest choral program and most active children and youth programs in the Episcopal tradition. Although we are a “destination” parish, we have many lifelong “Carlislians” who were born and raised here. We also have a population who returned to Carlisle after falling in love with the quaint and cosmopolitan town after short assignments here.
We represent the breadth and depth of the Anglican Communion with parishioners hailing from Ghana, Liberia and other parts of the worldwide Anglican Communion. We cherish that breadth of age, experience, and background, and hope you will find a home with us. Newcomers are always welcome!
St. John’s Episcopal Church is located on the square in downtown Carlise, PA.
From Harrisburg’s west shore
Take US Rt. 11 south or PA Rt. 641 (Trindle Rd.) west to the square in Carlisle.
From Interstate 81
Exit onto Rt. 34 North. Drive 3/4 mile to the square.
Parking
Parking is along the streets or in the city lot behind the church along East Louther Street or the borough parking garage mid way along West Pomfret Street. Parking is free on Sundays.
Streaming Liturgy - March 26
video from our worship services
