Ministries

A variety of gatherings for young adults — service opportunities, discussions, and opportunities for fun and fellowship around the city. See the bulletin or weekly update for more details on the group’s monthly meetings, or contact Rev. Matt Bollinger at matt@stjohnsla.org with any questions.

Breaking Bread together centers around home-based gatherings that meet every two months around a meal to strengthen and give birth to renewed community at St. John’s. Our gatherings invite reflection on how community brings new life for the individual, the church, and our neighbors. For more information, contact Michael Foley at smallgroups@stjohnsla.org

The Camping and Hiking Group takes two camping trips during the summer months to either a beach or mountain site. This past year, for example, we spent a weekend at two favorite locations: Sage Hill near Santa Barbara and Buttercup in Big Bear. We also take a few Los Angeles-area hikes throughout the year. Anyone is welcome to join us, and camping or hiking experience is not a requirement! Contact camping@stjohnsla.org for more information.

Carter House was dedicated and opened in 1994, and it provides 20 residential unites for the homeless mentally ill and is managed by Community Housing management services. The Carter House Board of Directors meets quarterly. For more information, contact Karen Uhler at grounds@stjohnsla.org

The Cathedral Events Guild supports Cathedral special events and diocesan services such as confirmations and ordinations by staffing the welcome table, hosting receptions, ushering, etc. Most services and events take place on Saturdays. New members are gratefully welcomed. Docents lead tours of our landmark building, highlighting the architecture, art, and history of St. John’s. This is another great way to provide welcome to the extended community. Contact Walter Killmer at cathedralguild@stjohnsla.org

The St. John’s Choir is the core musical organization of St. John’s Cathedral, and it provides music for all 10:30 services, feast days, and diocesan liturgies. New members are welcome to audition for the choir. Requirements include an ability to read music, excellent tuning, and a clear, straight-tone timbre that blends well with other voices. For more information, contact the Minister of Music Ned Tipton at music@stjohnsla.org.

The Gay and Lesbian Group meets every couple of months and also offers support to the mission and ministries of St. John’s, as well as to the gay and lesbian ministries within the LA Diocese. Contact glbt@stjohnsla.org for more information.

The Guibord Center is a newly formed non-profit organization, housed at St. John’s, whose stated Mission is to Bring people together, to challenge assumptions, unleash the Holy and affirm the faith that transforms the world. For further information visit their website at www.theguibordcenter.org or contact Mo. Gwynne at gguibord@theguibordcenter.org

The Altar Guild is several small grups who have fun together while preparing for weekly services by doing behind-the-scenes work, like laying out vestments and washing chalices. The Liturgical Guild includes people who participate in Sunday services, which includes Sub-Deacon, LEM, Thurifer, Acolyte, or Lector. We will train you and provide you with everything you need to perform these tasks, and they are open to everyone! Contact Fr. Dan Ade at frdan@stjohnsla.org for more information.

Membership at St. John’s is open to everyone, and can be discussed with any member of the clergy at any time. However, we do offer a 3-month-long journey through scripture, prayer, history, and liturgy for those seeking Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation on Easter Eve. Anyone interested in exploring the faith is welcome. Contact Fr. Dan Ade at frdan@stjohnsla.org for more details.

This group is open to all men of St. John’s Cathedral. Its purpose is to provide men of the parish with opportunities for personal support, fellowship, recreation, and service to the church and community. Monthly breakfast meetings are held at the Cathedral on the first Saturday of the month at 9 AM. We also host coffee hour monthly. Contact men@stjohnsla.org for more information.

The Cathedral Food Pantry, in partnership with Hope-Net, is open on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in the Parish Hall from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. The Outreach committee also coordinates periodic health events for the community in collaboration with QueensCare Faith and Health Program. They also sponsor a twice weekly aerobics class, held in the Parish Hall from 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For further information contact churchoffice@stjohnsla.org

This committee coordinates education, liturgy, and actions to raise congregational and community consciousness around peace and justice issues. Contact frdan@stjohnsla.org for more information.

The Rosary Group is committed to the power of prayer, and they pray for our leaders and our church family with or without request. We meet every Sunday morning at 9 AM in Fr. Dan’s office. For more information, contact rosary@stjohnsla.org.

Our Sunday School meets weekly during the 10:30 service in the Sunday School room off the parish hall, and it is open each week for children aged 4-10. Our youth group Bible Study for children aged 11-18 meets on the first and third Sundays of each month during the 10:30 service. Contact sundayschool@stjohnsla.org for more information.

This is a casual cohort of folks who think freely and openly and who have no reluctance about manifesting their inner/creative reflections on paper. It is open to any and all parishioners who are so inclined. Contact writersgroup@stjohnsla.org for more information.

Contact women@stjohnsla.org for more details.