St. John's Episcopal Church

About this church

St. John's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, gathers for Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 8 a.m. in the traditional language of Rite I, a quiet spoken service without music, and again at 10 a.m. in Rite II, which includes organ, choirs, and contemporary language. Both services follow the Book of Common Prayer and are livestreamed. A Thursday morning Rite I Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. includes prayers for healing. Children and youth programs run during the September-to-May program year, and a coffee hour follows the 10 a.m. service.

Music is a major part of parish life, with a Cherub Choir for ages four through second grade and a Junior Choir for third grade and up, both meeting on Sunday mornings at no cost. Ministries include acolytes, an altar guild, a Breakfast Club food ministry, Common Table, and a contemplative Centering Prayer group that pairs a short reading with twenty minutes of silence. The church also hosts concerts and poetry readings under the names Concerts On The Hill and Poetry On The Hill. Holy Week, Lessons and Carols, a Christmas pageant, and Christmas Eve are marked with special services. Summer schedules differ, so confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Weekly worship schedule · Descriptions of Rite I and Rite II services · Ministries list · Youth choirs

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