Jan
25
10:30 AM10:30
St. John's Annual Parish Meeting
Annual Parish Meeting follows 9 a.m. Mass; includes election of wardens & vestry, budget and reports
Jan
6
1:00 PM13:00
Dec
25
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
24
6:30 PM18:30
Dec
21
4:00 PM16:00
Nov
23
10:00 AM10:00
Tell Out My Soul Carry-in
St. John’s will gather for a carry-in meal and celebration on November 23.
We encourage everyone to bring an estimate of giving card that Sunday to be blessed during worship.
Everyone is invited. You are not required to give financially to St. John’s to join us for this meal.
Oct
7
11:00 AM11:00
Animal Blessing at the Elkhart County Humane Shelter
There will be a blessing of the Elkhart County Humane Shelter’s animals on Tuesday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. The Shelter is located at 54687 Co Rd 19, Bristol, IN 46507. Please note that this is for people only; because of immunization status, you may not bring your pets to the shelter for this event.
Oct
4
5:00 PM17:00
St. Francis Day Pet Blessing
Pets will be blessed at St. James’ on October 4 at 5 pm. All people and their pets are welcome!
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00
Homecoming Sunday & Ministry Fair
Sunday, September 7, 2025, St John’s will have a Homecoming Sunday to celebrate members, family, and friends. There will also be a Ministry Fair and Blessing of the New School Year. Please join us!
Sep
7
9:00 AM09:00
Blessing of the School Year
Students, teachers, faculty, staff are invited to come forward for a blessing to kick the school year off. Invite your neighbors and favorite teachers!
Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00
Installation and Confirmations
St John’s, Elkhart, will have a combined Mass on Sunday, August 3, with St James, Goshen, at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Sparks will be installing Father Nolan McBride as the priest-in-charge of St James. There well also be several confirmations.
Please note that there will not be Mass at St John’s, Elkhart, that morning.
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00
Easter Sunday Mass
There will be an Easter Egg hunt following mass for kids up to sixth grade.
Apr
19
7:30 PM19:30
Easter Vigil at St. John of the Cross, Bristol
Join us at St. John of the Cross Bristol on April 19 at 7:30p for the Easter Vigil.
Apr
18
7:00 PM19:00
Good Friday Service Evening
This worship service focuses on Jesus’ crucifixion and this act done for us, God’s children.
Apr
18
12:00 PM12:00
Good Friday Service
This worship service focuses on Jesus’ crucifixion and this act done for us, God’s children.
Apr
17
7:00 PM19:00
Maundy Thursday Eucharist at St. John's Elkhart
St. John of the Cross will join us for the 7pm Eucharist on Maundy Thursday.
Apr
17
12:00 PM12:00
Maundy Thursday Eucharist at St. John of the Cross
We will be joining St. John of the Cross for noon Eucharist on Maundy Thursday.
Apr
16
7:00 PM19:00
Tenebrae
This contemplative service begins in light and moves to darkness as we listen to salvation history in scripture. It sets the stage for the Triduum services beginning the next day on Maundy Thursday, April 17. We gather in the Chapel across the hall from the Sanctuary as you come up the main steps.
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00
Intergenerational Interactive Stations of the Cross
These modern water color paintings help us visualize each event. This image is of Pilate washing his hands.
Mar
12
to Apr 9
Soup Supper and Evening Prayer
Join us Wednesday Evenings for a soup supper and evening prayer.
We begin our evening with a meal at 6p
Stations of the Cross at 6:40p
Evening Prayer at 7p
Theme: Women of Holy Week; we will hear from different women as they witness Jesus entering Jerusalem, his arrest and crucifixion, and his resurrection.
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00
Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00
Ash Wednesday Service
Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
Hear from Miriam, a woman witnessing Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
Jan
26
9:00 AM09:00
Annual Meeting and carry-in
We begin our morning with mass at 9am. Following mass we will gather in the Great Hall for a carry-in meal and Annual Meeting.
Jan
6
12:00 PM12:00
Epiphany Mass
St. John of the Cross and St. John the Evangelist Parishes will celebrate a joint mass on January 6 for Epiphany.
Dec
25
9:00 AM09:00
Dec
24
6:30 PM18:30
Christmas Eve
We begin our Christmas Eve celebrations with Carols and Participatory Christmas Program - When Heaven and Nature Sing at 6:30pm. Come to enjoy the program or to be in it! Most parts are non-speaking parts and need people of all ages. Stay for Candlelight mass at 7pm.
Dec
21
6:00 PM18:00
Longest Night Prayer Service
Christmas isn’t always the most wonderful time of the year. This service gives us a chance to acknowledge our sorrows and worries. This contemplative service offers prayers, silence, candle lighting, and space to just be.
Dec
8
10:00 AM10:00
Gingerbread House making
Join us in making Gingerbread Houses. All ages are welcome to join in the fun.
Sep
8
10:15 AM10:15
Bee Generous Bee Kind Bee Love
Kid’s activities
Beekeeper Ken Peterson
Honey
Honey Mead (for adults)
Aug
25
9:00 AM09:00