Our Calling and Purpose

 

The primary calling and

purpose of the people of

St. John’s Episcopal Church

is to serve Christ in the

Community.  We have

been fulfilling this calling

since 1855.

 

Our focus on Christian service is derived from the words of our Baptismal Covenant found in the Book of Common Prayer on pages 293 and 305:

 

Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

 

People: We will with God’s help.

 

 

Our Mission and Vision Statements expound upon our calling to serve Christ in the community.

Text Box: Mission Statement
The mission of the people of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Vernon, Indiana is to:	

Proclaim the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through prayer, study, and action.

Vision Statement
With God’s help, we commit ourselves to:

Recognize God as the author of all creation
	
Be a place of welcome and refuge for ourselves and others
	
Offer weekly worship and Eucharist

Stay grounded in God’s Word through Christian education
	
Pray for our needs and those of others
	
Lend a helping hand to those in any kind of need or trouble,
	
and finally to:
Maintain thankful hearts for God’s many blessings