Welcome to Saint John's Episcopal Church in Hagerstown, Maryland

Christmas at Saint John’s

Join us for worship this Christmas season. All are welcome.

Christmas Eve — December 24

Christmas Day — December 25

Parking is available in the church lot at the corner of Walnut and Antietam Streets.

✠ Fourth Sunday of Advent — Sunday, December 21
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Livestreamed)
Coffee Hour follows the morning services in Trimble Hall.

✠ Christmas Pop-Up Youth Choir — Sunday, December 21
We welcome our Christmas Pop-Up Youth Choir as they sing the Psalm and join the Parish Choir for The Cherry Tree Carol. The Youth Choir will also sing at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service.

✠ Tuesday Night Bible Study with Deacon Sue — Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Online or in Saint Mary’s Chapel. Please note: Bible Study will take a short break after Christmas and resume on January 20, 2026.
Zoom Meeting ID: 827 3456 7853 · Passcode: 175639

✠ Christmas Eve — Wednesday, December 24
5:00 p.m. Family Holy Eucharist
10:30 p.m. From Shepherds to Kings Carol Sing
11:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist

✠ Christmas Day — Thursday, December 25
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Hymns

✠ Boxing Day Church Tours — Friday, December 26 (3:00–6:30 p.m.)
Saint John’s will participate in the Historic Houses of Worship Tour. Docent training is available earlier that afternoon for those interested.

✠ Music & Arts Center Christmas Recital — Saturday, December 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Students from the Hagerstown Music & Arts Center will present their annual Christmas recital. All are welcome.

✠ Baptism of William & Grace Holzapfel — Sunday, December 28 at 10:15 a.m.
We rejoice as William and Grace are baptized during the Holy Eucharist.

✠ Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols — Sunday, January 4 at 5:00 p.m.
A beloved Saint John’s tradition with the Parish Choir and guest Schola Cantorum, followed by a festive reception.