Guild of St. John the Divine
This is the acolytes guild, whose members provide liturgical support during the liturgies: at Solemn and Sung Eucharists, as well as Low Masses. Acolytes serve at the altar as sub deacons and servers, crucifers, thurifers, torchbearers and lectors. Training and vestments are provided. Lay Readers and Chalice Bearers are licensed to serve by the Bishop of New York. Parishioners interested in altar service should speak with the rector.
Sacristans Guild
The members care for church vestments and vessels.
St. Bernard’s Guild
The members serve as greeters and ushers, receive the offerings during services and present them at the altar.
St. John's Ministry and Outreach Programs
The St. John’s Pastoral Counseling Center
The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) offers psychotherapy services at St. John’s Counseling Center, with offices located in Wade House, accessed through the ‘horse walk’ at 222 West 11th street.
In its more than 40 years of service, PSI has established a strong reputation for spiritually informed psychotherapies and pastorally grounded treatment. PSI therapists are experienced in incorporating clients' spiritual interests and concerns in their work of healing, recovery, and overall well-being,
PSI comprises a group of seasoned therapists who draw from a variety of effective modalities, including established ones such as psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and family systems theory, as well as newer treatments such as somatic experiencing, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. PSI also offers community educational programs and provides consultation services to interested groups. For more information see out PSI website, https://psinyc.org. To speak to a therapist or make an appointment for a confidential consultation, call 212 285 0043.
Our therapy sessions are offered on a sliding scale.
All PSI therapists are licensed in the State of New York.
Some of our therapists accept in-network insurance coverage; all are eligible for out-of-network coverage, depending on the client’s plan.
The St. John’s Choristers
The Children’s Choir provides free musical education for children on Wednesday afternoons and they, in turn, sing at the 11:00 a.m. Eucharist one Sunday each month. They learn about the traditions of music and liturgy and are trained according to the Royal School of Church Music, an English musical education program for children. The program serves neighborhood children and can often use volunteers to supervise the children on Monday afternoons, as well as doing administrative and support work for the choirmaster.
Have a Meal on Us
Any needy person can get a free meal “on us” by applying at the Church Office. The parish has a relationship with a neighborhood delicatessen to provide food for those in need. Volunteers can contribute to the fund for this work by gifts to the parish Discretionary Fund.
The Food Pantry
At each liturgy, there is a basket placed at the back of the church, in the narthex, into which people are invited to put nonperishable food offerings for the poor. At each sung liturgy, the food basket is presented along with the people’s other offerings. The food is given to the food pantry at a neighboring church for distribution to the poor. The basket is clearly marked and your contributions help those in need.
Stewardship of our Buildings
We make our buildings available for meetings of community groups, block associations, and 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. We have a long standing relationship with New York University, and many students from their music school have recitals in the church periodically.
Canterbury Downtown
JOIN US!
Sunday evenings, 6:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist followed by
a free home-cooked meal!
Canterbury Downtown meets at:
Grace Church
802 Broadway and 10th Street
Canterbury Downtown is a campus ministry of
The Episcopal Diocese of New York.
Visit the chaplaincy website: http://www.canterburynyc.org
Students new to New York, and those returning are back to the hustle and bustle of a new school year. In the midst of the rush of the city, student life and making a place for yourself here, allow your spirit to catch up with your body, don’t forget the gift of Sabbath, and join with fellow companions on the journey as we break bread at the Lord’s table, and feed our bodies and our souls.
The Rattlestick Theatre
Rattlestick is a non-profit theatre group who uses the theater located on the top floor of our parish house. They provide a place for new actors, writers and directors to begin or develop their theatre careers. Because theatre has been, for many years, an important part of the cultural and economic life of New York, the parish joins in sponsoring this good work. Rattlestick presents a half dozen productions each year and does some collaborative work with the parish on arts projects.
Volunteers can work with the Arts Committee to develop such programs and build the relationship with the Rattlestick Theatre.