St John the Divine Episcopal Church
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Join Cannon Scott as we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord
The Season of Epiphany St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This Sunday, the 1st Sunday after the Epiphany, we will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, with Canon Scott Leannah officiating at 9 am during the Holy Eucharist (Rite II). Reflection on the Readings for the 1st Sunday after the Epiphany 2026 Join us to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord! Old Testament – Isaiah 42:1-9 Isaiah introduces us to the mysterious Servant of the Lord, chosen and upheld by God. This Servant is filled with the...
Join Us: 2nd Sunday after Christmas with Rev. Mendoza
The Season of Christmas St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! The Christmas season continues as we celebrate the 2nd Sunday after Christmas. Today, Rev. Loretta Mendoza will celebrate Mass with us as we reflect on the Incarnation and explore themes of divine adoption, holy protection, and our calling to share in Christ's divine life. Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Sunday after Christmas 2026 Old Testament – Jeremiah 31:7-14 Jeremiah proclaims God’s promise to gather His scattered people...
Join us for Rev Mary's last Mass with us!
The Season of Christmas St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Good morning. Join us for Rev. Mary's last Mass with us! Reflection on the 1st Sunday after Christmas This Sunday's readings celebrate the Incarnation as God's ultimate gift of salvation and as our new identity in Christ. Isaiah 61:10-62:3 overflows with joy as the prophet celebrates God clothing His people in salvation and righteousness, like a bride and groom adorned for their wedding. He promises that Jerusalem's vindication will...
Merry Christmas! We invite you to join us for Mass today!
Join us for Christmas 2025 Merry Christmas, Reader! Join us tonight for our Christmas Eve Mass at 4 pm. Reminder that we will not have a Christmas Day service. Summary of Our Christmas Eve Readings: The Light Has Come This Christmas Eve, we celebrate God breaking into our darkness. Isaiah prophesies a child called the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, and the Prince of Peace. Psalm 96 invites all creation to worship the coming King. Paul reminds us that God's grace not only saves but also...
Join us today for the last Sunday in Advent 2025
The Season of Advent 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Good morning. We hope you can join us for Morning Prayer today as we light the 4th candle on our Advent wreath. Today, after the service, we are "greening the church" in preparation for Christmas. Reflection on the Readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent 2025 Old Testament – Isaiah 7:10-16 During a political crisis, King Ahaz refuses God’s offer of a sign, masking his lack of faith with false piety. God provides one anyway: a young...
Join Us For The 3rd Sunday of Advent 2025!
The Season of Advent 2025 St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! Good morning. We hope you can join us for Mass this week. Don't Forget, Silent Film Night! Do not forget silent film night on December 20, 2025, at 6 pm. Please join us and bring a friend! Reflection on the Readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent This Sunday's readings encourage us to embrace joyful anticipation as we light the third Advent candle. Isaiah 35:1-10 offers a breathtaking vision of God's restoration—deserts bloom, the...
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...
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.