About St. John’s
What we believe…
We at St. John’s have an abiding faith in the loving, liberating, life-giving God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe in following the teachings and examples given to us by Jesus Christ: His Life, His Death, and His Resurrection are the path to peace, the one true means of saving the world, and our hope of eternal life.
St. John’s is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, which is a member of the Episcopal Church USA, itself a part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Although we are led by professional clergy, many of our ministries are run by the laity (non-clergy). We see the harmony and cooperation between the clergy and non-clergy of our church as a gift from God, expressed by all persons in our church. We believe that God is inclusive, tolerant, and loving to all, so we should be too. No matter what background you come from, no matter your race, sexual orientation or politics, you are welcome and needed here.
We believe that God loves you. No exceptions.
All are welcome here!
The Bible
The Bible is of utmost importance to Episcopal worship, both world-wide and at St. John’s. During a typical Sunday morning service we will hear at least three readings from Scripture. Additionally, much of The Book of Common Prayer is based on biblical text.
There are several translations of the Bible authorized for use including:
King James or Authorized Version (the historic Bible of The Episcopal Church)
English Revision (1881)
American Revision (1901)
Revised Standard Version (1952)
Jerusalem Bible (1966)
New English Bible with the Apocrypha (1970)
Good News Bible / Today’s English Version (1976)
New American Bible (1970)
Revised Standard Version, an Ecumenical Edition (1973)
New International Version (1978)
New Jerusalem Bible (1987)
Revised English Bible (1989)
New Revised Standard Version (1990)
Common English Bible (2012)
The Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer is the primary symbol of the unity of worship in the Anglican Communion. We are many, and we are diverse, but we come together in Christ through common worship and common prayer. Most recently revised in 1979, the Book of Common Payer contains our liturgies, our prayers, many of our theological documents, and so much more. It is a treasure containing some of the most beautiful writings in prayer and meditation ever written.
You may download the Book of Common Prayer:
The Book of Common Prayer (PDF)
El Libro De Oracion Comun (PDF)
LeLivre De La Priere Commune (PDF)
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
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