St John the Divine Episcopal Church
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Join Mother Jenn McCombe for Mass this morning!
The Season of Epiphany St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This Sunday, the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, we will explore God’s upside-down kingdom, with Mother Jenn McCombe officiating at 9 am for the Holy Eucharist (Rite II). Reflection on the Readings for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany 2026 Join us as we explore God’s upside-down kingdom! Old Testament – Micah 6:1-8 Micah presents a dramatic courtroom scene in which God brings a case against His people. In response, the people ask what...
Jesus calls us follow Him: Come Follow Us This Week
The Season of Epiphany St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! The scripture for this Sunday calls us to follow Christ. This Sunday, we invite you to follow us with readings, meditation, and prayer. 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany 2026: The Call to Follow This Sunday's readings focus on radical discipleship inspired by Christ's light. Isaiah foretold that light would shine in Galilee, transforming even the most despised areas into places of divine activity, a prophecy fulfilled when Jesus launched...
Join Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh for Mass this morning!
The Season of Epiphany St. John the Divine Hello, Reader! This Sunday, the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, we will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at 9 am, with Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh officiating. Reflection on the Readings for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany 2026 Join us as we explore the call to witness and to follow! Old Testament – Isaiah 49:1-7 In the second Servant Song from Isaiah, the Servant speaks directly to the nations. Called from the womb and shaped by God as a sharp...
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...
We are a small Episcopal Church in Burlington, Wisconsin.