Does St. John in the Wilderness have meeting space for members of the community?

Nonprofit organizations can request meeting space in our library or parish hall by filling out the request form here. Click here to see our Usage Agreement, which sets out our policies, procedures, and pricing.

 

Can non-members hold their weddings at St. John?

Because of the number of requests we receive to hold weddings at our historic church, it became necessary to make it a policy that only members of St. John and their immediate family will be married here.

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How can I be baptized?

To begin the process of Baptism, please reach out to the Parish Administrator. St. John in the Wilderness follows the Book of Common Prayer recommendations for reserving Baptisms for the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints' Day or the Sunday after, the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany), and any occasion at which the bishop is present. 

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It is the policy of St. John in the Wilderness that infants may be baptized only if their immediate caretakers are making the request and are members of the congregation.

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Can anyone visit the church or the cemetery?

You are most welcome to visit. This is not only a site on the National Historic Register, but also a place of solitude and contemplation. Of course, you are also invited to attend our Sunday services. The church and the cemetery grounds are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gates are locked at 4 p.m. Vehicles left in the parking lot after 4 p.m. may be locked in overnight.​

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Guided tours are led the third Saturday of each month at 11:00am. Tours last about an hour, are free of charge, and are limited to 30 people. Please sign up to reserve your spot here. 

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Are private group tours of the churchyard available?

We do not offer private tours at this time.

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Is there any way to find information for a tour by ourselves?

Brochures are available at the church entrances to assist you on a self-guided tour. You will find a history of the parish, information about our church activities and a churchyard map with references to many of our historic families.