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St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak is a Christian community of about 500 parishioners, who come from all over the metropolitan Detroit area. Conveniently located a mile north of I-696 at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Eleven Mile Road, we come from Oakland, Wayne (including Detroit), Macomb and Livingston counties.

We come from all socio-economic and demographic groups. Our youngest is just months old and our oldest are in their 90's! We are White, Black and Asian. We are straight and we are gay. We are married, single, partnered, divorced, separated, and widowed. We are healthy, and we have physical or mental disabilities. Economically we range from Social Security-dependent to what might be termed rich. Some of us never finished high school, and some have Ph.D’s or MD’s. We are white collar, blue collar, student, retired, and self-employed.

Since 1984 we have been honored as a Jubilee Ministry Center, a designation from the national church that recognizes our outstanding outreach ministries to the larger community.

In short, we are a community of faith that celebrates its diversity as we strive to live into our baptismal covenant and mission statement.

 

See what our members have to say about why they love our St. John's community!
The joy within the growing family of St. John's overarches all words -- the light of God blesses us. Lois R (Lay Eucharistic Minister)
The diversity, warmth and joy of the people Richard L (Lay Preacher)
Because it is a good church Nicole G (young child)
For its warmth, companionship and assistance in walking through life Nancy L (long-time parishioner)
I like St. John's because I feel loved here. Barbara M (legal counselor)
The outreach programs and caring friendly people Lee and Cathy D (active ministry volunteers)
Inspiring worship, diverse, interesting and caring people Barbara J (newly confirmed)
Because I feel like part of a family here. Kelly M (Vestry member)
I like the people, children's programs and community involvement. Anne H (parent of two teenagers)
Wide variety of contemporary Episcopal and Anglican liturgical rites Sarah S (recent transfer in)
I love St. John's because it's like a caring, loving family. Katy F (teenager)
It's a warm comfortable home away from home. Nancy and Dave H (she's second generation)
It's a warm, welcoming church - a family of friends. Dorothy D (Altar Guild member)
God is here. Love is here. Peace is here. I am here. Shirley A (Daughters of the King member)
I like the open-heartedness and open-mindedness of St. John's. Martha S (choir member)

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