All St. John’s news announcements aggregated together and listed in descending order by published on date.
On Saturday, July 18, we give thanks for the 34th anniversary of the ordination of the Rev’d Gavin G. Dunbar to the priesthood. Fr. Dunbar has served St. John’s Church since 1997 with devotion, intellectual rigor, and pastoral care. As Rector, his leadership has continued to ground our church in the classical Anglican tradition, enrich…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Music on Madison Square, Savannah’s new concert series, will present its fourth major performance on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5 p.m. The Tallis Scholars, led by director Peter Phillips, will perform their celebrated program “Mysteries and Miracles” at St. John’s Church on historic Madison Square. Since its launch in 2025, Music on…
Another fabulous Holly Days Bazaar is in the books! Thanks to your generosity of time, talents, and treasures, this year’s event was a triumph. Because of your efforts, the Women of St. John’s can continue their mission to support our parish and community charities. We are deeply grateful for your service, your support, and the…
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, St. John’s Church unveiled a memorial plaque in honor of Homer Peeples, Jr., his wife, Ruth Johnson Peeples, and their son, Homer Peeples III, who predeceased them. We give thanks for their lives and for their lasting legacy among us. Homer began his career with his father at Peeples Industries. Ruth…
The choirs of St. John’s resume weekly rehearsals after their summer recess. Now is a great time to consider joining the Choir of Boys and Girls, the Choir of Adults, or the Schola Choir. If you or someone you know might be interested in joining the choir, please reach out to Mr. Douglas.
On July 12, we mark the 17th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Paul E. Lambert to the Episcopate. Bishop Lambert was consecrated in 2008 as the seventh Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and has served the Church in various roles. Since Easter 2015, he has provided spiritual leadership to St. John’s…
Matthew Sparks was ordained this week at St. John’s Church.
St. John’s Chorister Program is a distinguished musical education initiative, representing one of the few programs of its kind in the United States.
Stephen Ministers are members of St John’s who have gone through 50 hours of training to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are facing a crisis or simply going through a difficult time.
For the week of April 7, the Stephen Minister trainees explore, “How to Make a First Caring Visit,” summarizing everything they’ve learned to date and getting their first caring relationships off to a strong, healthy start. Pray for their continued growth and for those who will begin receiving care from them in the coming weeks. If you think you’d benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, or if you know someone who might, contact Rick Wright, Paul or Sally Lambert to learn more.Our Stephen Minister trainees will be commissioned at the end of April.
After a lengthy design process, the Vestry has approved plans for the renovation of the Garden Mall between the Green-Meldrim House and St. John’s Church, to make this important space in our historic church campus beautiful, functional and durable.
