"This is the house of God, and it is today dedicated and consecrated to God's work."

- Pastor Charles Oehler, October 6, 1912

Located on the corner of 17th and L streets amidst the Sacramento Midtown neighborhood, our historic, grand, yet intimate sanctuary has been a holy space filled by the Holy Spirit in the many ways we gather to be the church in worship. Our unique sanctuary is home to robust worship services, inspirational musical offerings, and laughter of loved ones in intentional community. This sanctuary was dedicated on October 6, 1912, restored most recently in 2008, and continues to serve as a historic landmark in Downtown Sacramento.

Key elements of this sanctuary include a 59 rank, 3,295 Bedient Pipe Organ, original pews, pulpit, and church bells from the 1912 church, a choir loft that carries the harmonious voices of our many musical ensembles, and our newest addition, the Kinderraum - a kids' worship space at the front of the sanctuary. We invite you and your loved ones to be a part of our community in Sunday morning worship!

"This is the house of God, and those who worship here are dedicated to Living God's Love in the World."

- Senior Pastor Frank Espegren, Today

Every worship service at St. John's is built around a liturgical setting - a framework of worship elements passed down in the church for centuries. This includes a diverse array of Hymns, Readings of the day, Communion, prayers, and much more. As our worship leaders craft each service, we intend to provide space for participation, listening, singing, pondering, and an atmosphere for all to feel welcomed and present.

Many elements of our worship feel traditional, however, our prayers are written by youth and adults, our music may feature brass on one Sunday and a 4-part quartet on the next, and our people come dressed in sweatshirts and suits, and everything in-between. Our communion table is open to all and we aim to provide a personable experience as you encounter the Divine.

Members of all ages are welcome in our worship services, and we've created a special space for our younger members to play and remain active in the service. We invite you to learn more about our Kinderrum space here!

On any given Sunday worship service, you'll see dozens of individuals present leading the worship service. Our children and youth serve as acolytes in the Order of St. John's, our lay leaders of all ages serve as Assisting Ministers, our hospitable greeters, ushers, eucharistic serves, and altar guild welcome you into this space and ensure the service is prepared behind-the-scenes, and our robust choirs invite you to sit back and listen or join along in singing your favorite hymn.

Hospitality is a fundamental piece of our worship experience. We understand that Christian community is a gift and not to be taken for granted, so we intentionally greet our neighbors by name every Sunday. After worship, we invite you to join us in the courtyard for our coffee hour, chat with a new friend on the front steps of the sanctuary, or connect with any of our three pastors.

If you are interested in serving in worship, please email eliseo.paniagua@stjohnslc.org.