Visitors

Welcome, Visitors!

Saint John's was formed in 1912; our church building dates to 1926. We are located in a lovely residential neighborhood called Shandon, just a mile or two from the State House in South Carolina's capital city of Columbia.

We are a congregation numbering about 1,300 baptized members of all ages, roughly 800 of whom we consider "communicants. " Our many ministries seek to serve our Lord Jesus Christ and his people, and to bring glory to God our Father, under the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit.

Read on and explore this site to learn more about our worship, our music, our children's and youth ministries, and much more. The wardens and other vestry members, and the dozen or so who make up my excellent staff, join me in welcoming you to Saint John's.

For More Information

As a person 'visiting' St. John's, you likely have many questions. To get answers, click on any of the Frequently Asked Questions below.  If you don't find all the answers to your questions on these pages, please contact the parish office or the Vestry's Liaison to the Newcomers Ministry Team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens on Sunday morning?

In worship services, when do I stand and when do I kneel?

What do you have to offer my children?

How do I learn more about the Bible?

How do I get more involved at St. John's?

How do I join St. John's?

What do we do if we want to get married at St. John's?

What do we do of we want to get our child baptized at St. John's?

Whom do I call with questions?

About Us

Our mission is to to praise and exalt God through worship and prayer; to deepen our knowledge and love of Christ through study and service; to teach others about Christ; and to be instruments through which the Holy Spirit can touch others' lives.