St John's Episcopal Church

About this church

St. John’s Episcopal Church in St. Louis’ Tower Grove neighborhood celebrates Holy Eucharist Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and livestreams the service on Facebook. Wednesday Evening Prayer begins at 6:30. The parish describes its worship as traditional and its culture as inclusive, welcoming everyone to the Communion table and making room for people who interpret Scripture differently. Its 1910 church stands at 3664 Arsenal Street, on a campus serving South City for more than a century.

The congregation itself was founded in 1841, making it the second-oldest Episcopal parish in St. Louis. Its neighborhood commitments are unusually concrete: St. John’s hosts Peace Meal, a free Saturday meal open to anyone; donates food monthly to the cooperative Isaiah 58 Ministries pantry; and hosts two annual birthday parties for young people held at the city detention center through Episcopal City Mission. Children’s and youth Christian education information is available online, although the posted Godly Play timing is dated and should be confirmed directly. Someone exploring the parish can review its visitor guide for Anglican identity, Eucharistic practice, and welcome before choosing an in-person or livestreamed first service.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official website, worship, Evening Prayer, identity, and address · Visitor welcome, Eucharist, Anglican heritage, Peace Meal, and inclusion · Parish and building history · Episcopal City Mission participation

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Peace Meal — Saturday; confirm current serving time
• Children’s and youth formation — confirm current schedule

Location