Established in 1857, we’re the third oldest parish in the Episcopal Diocese of California. We worship in a beautiful, historic building in rather “high” Anglo-Catholic tradition on Sunday mornings, hold a spoken Eucharist on Wednesday, and a Taizé-style contemplative service on Thursday evenings. But while we may in some ways be steeped in tradition, we are also a progressive and inclusive parish, with a special vocation to respect and advocate for the dignity of LGBT people. We come from many spiritual backgrounds and live out our faith in loving communion with our Lord Jesus Christ and each other, and through acts of service and social justice throughout our community and the world.
 
We are a community of faith, each figuring out our journey in unique and personal ways. There are many words that people have used to describe us – authentic, sincere in our worship, serious about “walking the walk and talking the talk” of our faith – but the best way to get to know us – short of visiting us on Julian Avenue – is to listen to our stories.
 
Photos (from top): Fr. John celebrating the Holy Eucharist on Mission Street, around the corner from St. John’s, as a witness to healing following the March 2006 shooting of Russell Lee Cummins; St. John's from the corner of Julian Avenue and 15th Street; St. John's garden, with our Episcopal red doors, a symbol of sanctuary; the nave on Easter morning 2007. 

Photos: M. Macor, courtesy SF Chronicle; B. Pethoud; K. Leibenath; M. Cousins