St John the Divine Episcopal Church
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Join us for the 2nd Sunday of Advent
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2025 Isaiah 11:1-10 – Isaiah prophesies a Messiah from Jesse’s lineage who will be filled with God’s Spirit, bringing wisdom, understanding, and justice. He will defend the poor and judge righteously. The prophet describes a beautiful vision of the peaceable kingdom where natural enemies—wolf and lamb, leopard and kid—live together in harmony, and violence ends...
Church Closed Today Due To Snow, But We Can Still Worship Together.
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Service video below! The video and podcast are now available. We brought back a service from 2022 that aligns with today's readings. Join Fr. Matthew as we begin our Advent journey. A look at today's readings Reflection on the Readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent 2025 Isaiah 2:1-5 – Isaiah envisions God’s future kingdom where all nations seek His guidance and peace prevails everywhere. Weapons of war are turned into farming...
Join us for Mass!
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This morning, we gather for Mass, and we would love for you to join us. We hope you'll join us both as we grow together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. A look at today's readings Scripture Readings for Christ the King Sunday (Proper 29, Year C, Track 2) Old Testament – Jeremiah 23:1-6: God condemns the shepherds who have scattered and neglected His flock, promising to gather the remnant Himself and raise up a righteous...
Please join us today; we would love to see you!
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! We invite you to join us today as we come together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. A look at today's readings Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 2025 Proper 28, Year C (Track 2). Old Testament – Malachi 4:1-2a: The prophet Malachi delivers a powerful message about the coming “day of the Lord”—a time of divine judgment when the arrogant and evildoers will be consumed like stubble by fire. Yet, this sobering warning is...
Are you joining us for Mass today?
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This morning, we gather for Mass, and we would love for you to join us. We hope you'll join us both as we grow together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. The Hope of Resurrection Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost This Sunday’s readings present us with the profound hope that characterizes Christian faith: the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. This Sunday’s Readings Old Testament: Job 19:23-27aFrom...
Join us for All Saints 2025
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This morning, we gather for Mass, and we would love for you to join us. We hope you'll join us both as we grow together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. All Saints 2025 Readings Summary This year’s All Saints readings present a compelling view of God's eternal kingdom and what it entails to be part of His faithful people. In Daniel 7:1-3, 15- 18, we see a vision of chaos and earthly powers, but with a clear promise: the holy...
All Souls Day Candlelight Service: Tonight at 6:00 PM
Join us for All Souls 2025 Hello, Reader! Join us tonight at 6 pm for our All Souls Day service as we come together to remember and honor those we have loved and lost. It will be a gentle time of candlelight, hymns, and comforting readings—a sacred space to share our grief, memories, and hope. You'll have the opportunity to have a candle lit in memory of your loved ones as we sing cherished hymns like "Abide With Me" and "It Is Well with My Soul," hear scripture and inspiring words, and pray...
We have a busy week this week, but Mass first!
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Join us for worship! This morning, we gather for Mass, and we would love for you to be with us. We hope you'll join us both as we grow together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. Reflection on the Reading for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 2025 A Brief Study of Today’s Readings Old Testament – Sirach 35:12-17 (or Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22): The passage from Sirach highlights the importance of giving generously to God based...
Join Paul for Morning Prayer!
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! We hope you can join us today; we'd love to see you! Reflection on the Reading for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2025 A Brief Study of Today’s Readings Genesis 32:22-31: Jacob wrestles with God through the night, refusing to let go until he receives a blessing. His name is changed to Israel, which means “one who strives with God.” Although he is wounded in the struggle, he prevails and sees God face to face. Psalm 121:...
We look forward to seeing you, whether in person or online!
The Season After Pentecost 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Join us for worship! This morning, we gather for Mass, and we would love for you to be with us. We hope you'll join us both as we grow together in prayer, praise, and fellowship. Readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost A Brief Study of Today’s Readings 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c: Naaman, a powerful commander, is healed of leprosy when he humbly obeys God’s simple instruction to wash in the Jordan River. He declares,...
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.