Church Services in St. John

2Feathers · Post by **2Feathers** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:03 am

We were thinking about attending a church service while we're on island this year and wondered if any of you have done this and what your experience was like? We would probably go to one of the Baptist churches...

Are the local churches receptive to tourists, and how do they typically dress for services? Does anyone have a good link to a listing of the churches/locations/service times? Thanks!

sailorgirl · Post by **sailorgirl** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:15 pm

Ive seen this topic before. Xislandgirl posted I beleive. I recall seeing that dress code is important, as the locals dress up for church.

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:22 pm

Here is a list of all the churches on STJ. While you do not have to dress up, I would recommend that you are respectful in your clothing choices. A sundress for women or a skirt and top (no tank tops) and shorts/pants with a collarded shirt for men.
No bathing suits and t-shirts.

Bahai's National Spiritual Assembly
340/ 776 6254 or 340/ 776 6316
Wednesday 7:30 Prayer Meeting

Bethany Moravian Church
340/ 776 6291
11AM
Sunday School

Christian Science Society of St. John
340/ 776 6273
9:45AM Sunday
7:30PM first and third Wednesday, Testimony Meetings
Reading Room--Saturday 10AM to noon

Cruz Bay Baptist Church
340/ 776 6315
11AM and 6:30PM

Cruz Bay Seventh Day Adventist
340/ 779 4477
Saturdays

Emmaus Moravian Church
Coral Bay
340/ 776 6713
9AM

St. John Pentecostal Church
11:05 AM Sunday Service
10:00AM Sunday School
6:30 PM Evening Evangelistic Services

Jehovah's Witness
7:30PM Tuesdays and Thursdays
10AM Sunday

Nazareth Lutheran Church
340/ 776 6731
9AM and 10:30AM
Sunday School

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Mission
340/ 776 6339
7:30 and 9:30AM Sunday
8:30AM Weekdays
6PM Saturday

St. John Missionary Baptist Church
340/ 693 8293
9:30AM Sunday School
10:30AM Service

St. Ursula's Anglican Church
340/ 693 8580
7:15, 8:30, and 10:30AM

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Thomas-St. John
340/ 693 8641 (ask for Unitarian Information)
9:45AM Services and Sunday School at Pine Peace School

United Methodist Church
340/ 693 8830
10 AM

iowaguy · Post by **iowaguy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:03 pm

My wife and a friend went to Nazareth Lutheran on Palm Sunday. They said it was a good service and they were very welcoming to visitors. Nazareth Lutheran is right in Cruz Bay, across from Connections, near Woody's.

ccasebolt · Post by **ccasebolt** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:37 pm

Iowaguy - I was right around the corner from you on Palm Sunday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel...

iowaguy · Post by **iowaguy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:05 pm

Thanks ccasebolt----hey, I've really LOVED your wonderful sailing reports!

ccasebolt · Post by **ccasebolt** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:33 pm

Glad you're enjoying them. I'm enjoying reading my journal and re-living the experience now that I'm back in the chilly northeast.

BabaAus · Post by **BabaAus** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:50 pm

My wife accepted an invitation to (what I thought was) Calvary Baptist Church about 100 yards down the road from Miss Lucy's. I was within earshot when she asked if the summer dress she was wearing would be appropriate and was told "Render your heart not your clothing". I didn't go because I was limping around on a very painful wasp(?) sting to the sole of my foot that I'd picked up at the beach he day before (only me!). It was a high point of my wife's vacation what with the always-very-friendly West Indian friends she met at the service. Though I never attend church, anymore, I regret that I missed out. By he sounds of it, I missed a good time. Next year for sure!

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