St. John's Episcopal Church
is a vibrant, growing parish located in historic Bellefonte.
Our parish was established in 1837; our current church was built more than a century ago
and has many beautiful features, including the rood screen featured in this picture.
On November 14, 1999, we dedicated a new facility, All Saints Chapel and
Columbarium. It is a beautiful addition to this historic church.
Though rich in history -- do you want to see how we looked before 1900? -- we are responsive to the needs and problems of today's world. As a parish of approximately 100 households, we have recently committed ourselves to the following mission.
Mission
In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the people of St. John's Episcopal Church:
- Celebrate God's presence through sacramental worship
- Share God's Word
- Educate and strengthen God's people for ministry
- Demonstrate God's love through the caring outreach of all members
To carry out this mission, we strive:
- To be an inclusive and active community of prayer gathered around the Lord's Table and growing in the life of Jesus Christ
- To be a church that testifies in Word and Example to the Good News of God in Christ
- To be a community that empowers its members to seek and serve Christ in all persons
- To be a voice and agent for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every person
Do you want more information about the Episcopal Church? We have been around for almost 2,000 years, so we have a rich and varied history. Find out more about us! For more information about St. John's, please contact the Parish Secretary, Sara Witmer, at the Church Office (355-0497) or by email. You can also contact Father Dan by email.
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