St. John's Church, Western Run

About this church

St. John's Church, Western Run, is an Episcopal parish at 3738 Butler Rd. in Reisterstown, Maryland, in the Western Run Valley. The parish was founded in 1816. Sunday worship begins with a spoken Holy Eucharist, Rite I, at 8 a.m., a smaller service that uses traditional language and has only a closing hymn. The larger service is the Choral Eucharist, Rite II, at 10 a.m., with organ, hymns, and a vocal quartet from September through early June. The 10 a.m. service is also streamed online and is followed by coffee hour in the Parish House. Morning Prayer is held Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Evening Prayer with guided meditation on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

Nursery care for children four and younger is available from 9 a.m., and Children's Chapel for ages five to nine begins at 9:45 a.m. during Sunday mornings. The site says dress is entirely up to each person. Other parts of parish life include adult forums, pastoral care, a recovery ministry, volunteer opportunities, and a Mission Commission supporting work in Maryland and in Haiti. The parish also hosts Music in the Valley concerts and community events such as the Blessing of the Hounds and a fall festival. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Weekly services: times, nursery, Children's Chapel · Home page: parish overview, history, mission · I'm New page: dress, children, FAQs · Contact page: address and phone

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