Oct
4
1:30 PM13:30
Pet Blessing on Civic Plaza
Bring your pet to be blessed to the Civic Plaza! Flyer Here
Oct
11
10:15 AM10:15
Christmas Card Signing and Carols
We will be signing Christmas Cards for Christmas at Sea following mass. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy carols as we write. Flyer Here.
Nov
8
4:00 PM16:00
Anna Hagen, Harpist: Live Album Debut
🌟 Experience a Magical Night of Harp & History
Step into a world of timeless beauty and seasonal wonder. You are invited to the highly anticipated CD Debut Concert: Midnight ’til Morning featuring the exceptionally talented Anna Hagen Harpist.
Prepare to be swept away by a captivating performance of Minor & Medieval Harp Christmas Carols. This is not your average holiday concert—expect to enter a spirit of deep awe as Anna brings these historical and moving carols to life through the powerful combination of epic harp and percussion.
📅 Event Details
Performance: Anna Hagen Live Album Debut
Date: November 8th
Time: 4:00 PM
Venue: St. John's Episcopal
Address: 226 W Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
✨ Why You Can't Miss It
Be the First: Celebrate the official debut of Anna's brand-new Christmas album and hear these unique arrangements performed live for the first time.
Stunning Atmosphere: The historic architecture of St. John's Episcopal provides the perfect acoustic and visual backdrop for an unforgettable, atmospheric afternoon.
A Unique Holiday Journey: Immerse yourself in the hauntingly beautiful sounds of medieval melodies that will stir your soul and kick off your holiday season with magic.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit links.annahagenharpist.com to secure your spot today!
Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00
Tell Out My Soul and Thanksgiving Gathering
Members and Friends will gather for worship at 9am where we will celebrate the ministry of St. John’s and commit to supporting that ministry for the next year. Following worship we will gather for a potluck celebration and give thanks for every gift we have been given. Flyer Here
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00
Home Again Worship and Picnic
Bishop Doug Sparks will be with us for confirmations of several members. We will celebrate their confirmation and gather in fellowship following with a picnic. Bring a “picnic” style dish to share. Everyone is invited.
Aug
26
6:00 PM18:00
Young Adult Gathering
Young Adults from St. John’s and Grace Lutheran Church gather together to share in a potluck meal and conversation. All young adults are invited - members, friends, family, friends we have yet to meet from the community.
Come back for more details or contact Fr. Nolan
May
23
10:00 AM10:00
2026 Womens Retreat
All women are invited for a day of reflection, conversation, encouragement, and community. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we will explore how God works through our humanness to sow beauty and love. "Our bodies are like old clay pots that have been filled with the sacred gift of His light. This shows that the great power we have does not come from us but from the Creator." — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (First Nations Version) Retreat Highlights: Guided reflection on faith, identity & image (God’s image) • Conversation • Fellowship • Prayer • Encouragement. Optional Donation: $30-50 suggested to help cover costs (not required)
May
23
10:00 AM10:00
Women's Retreat
All women are invited to join us for a day retreat on May 23, 2026. We will gather at 10am and finish the day with Holy Eucharist by 3pm.
“Our bodies are like clay pots that have been filled with the sacred gift of God’s light. This shows that the great power we have does not come from us but from the Creator.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 (First Nations Version, Bible)
We will reflect on faith, identity, and being made in the image of God.
Apr
5
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
4
8:30 PM20:30
Apr
3
12:00 PM12:00
Good Friday Services
Good Friday Services with St. James’, Goshen, St. John of the Cross, Bristol & St. John the Evangelist,Elkhart:
12:00 noon at St. James’
7:00 p.m. at St John of the Cross, Bristol
Apr
3
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
2
12:00 PM12:00
Maundy Thursday Services
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Maundy Thursday Services with St. James’, Goshen, St. John of the Cross, Bristol & St. John the Evangelist,Elkhart:
12:00 noon at St. James’
7:00 p.m. at St John’s, Elkhart
Apr
1
7:00 PM19:00
Feb
25
to Mar 25
Wednesdays in Lent
Wednesdays in Lent – All are at St. John’s Elkhart unless otherwise marked
6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
6:15 p.m. Soup Supper
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
March 25, St James’ Goshen – Dying to Judgment, Living in Grace: We are released from punishment to dwell in Christ’s mercy.
Feb
18
12:00 PM12:00
Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday Services with St. James’, Goshen, St. John of the Cross, Bristol & St. John the Evangelist,Elkhart:
12:00 noon at St. James’
7:00 p.m. at St John’s, Elkhart
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.