Parish Life
Since 1897, beginning with St. Agnes Mission, St. John's and its steeple have been a centering presence in the downtown area. Reaching out with open arms to everyone, St. John's lively parish life adds to Ketchikan's small-town flavor. We will hold a space for you!
Advent Tea
& Pie Sale
Our Tea opens the Christmas season with a silver tea service and wonderful baked goods.
Pie Sale
Our 4th of July Pie Sale is a sit-down affair during and after the parade. Don't miss out on your favorite. We're famous.
Lenten Soup & Study - Shrove Tuesday
Sometimes a Seder meal shared with the community but always a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper served up Ketchikan style. These folks are experts.
Memorial Garden
Well-loved science teacher and parishioner Florence Turek inspired many to appreciate the mysteries of our rain forest and waters. The Garden was dedicated in 1995.
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA has a simple program that works. It is based upon one alcoholic helping another. Meetings are held at noon during the week and Saturdays in MacKenzie Undercroft.
Men's Breakfast
The "golden hammers" meet the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 am. Some fun, food fancy and fellowship.
Altar Guild
Beautiful linens, silver, candles and brass are an Anglican tradition. No wonder St. John's is included on the city's Walking Tour.
Dedicated members of the Altar Guild lovingly care for the Sanctuary, preparing it for all services including weddings. They assist in almost all phases of parish life.
Docents Hear Whispers
Visitors say:
"Spiritual and Charming"
"Thank you for your open doors"
"God bless you day by day"
"Such a lovely peaceful church"
"Beautiful church in cedar wood"
We are impressed by the beauty"
"God's spirit is in Ketchikan"
"I feel closer to God"
"Such a treasure"
"A gentle place in a busy world"
"It's nice to know we can come pray"
The Lord's Table
Lord's Table Sundays at 3:00 pm in MacKenzie Parish Hall. Other churches join with St. John's on a rotating basis to cook a nourishing home-cooked meal for our hungry neighbors. St. John's also volunteers at the Salvation Army.
Hospital & Pioneer Home
St. John's has resumed Holy Eucharist at PeaceHealth's Long Term Care. At the Pioneer Home, we assist monthly with Sunday service, play crossword, and support the mission Love in Action.
A place to gather for encouragement, fellowship, reflection and study. It's a place to get to know one another or even find new walking partners. There might be an avid reader or Prayer Shawl knitter out there. Be part of a caring community. Call the Church office to get you started.
Small Groups
A brave, safe space made up of small group conversations of fellowship, encouragement, and study. If you're looking for a small group setting that offers a place to question, share, go deeper in your faith, or simply be present, please join us. Maybe there's a walking partner, or Prayer Shawl knitter. Use a Rosary. Call the Church office to get started.
Monthly Breakfast
We are pleased to serve our popular monthly breakfast fare to the community once a month. 8:30 - 10:30 is the sweet spot. Pancakes, eggs to order, biscuits/gravy, fruit, ham or sausage. $10 suggested donation.