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Sunday Services 8:00 a.m.  and 10:30 a.m.

Jesus asked his disciples --"Could you not spend one hour with me?"
God loved us so much he gave his only Son to die for our sins.  Is it too much to ask that we spend at least one hour a week with Him?

Sunday Services  8:00 & 10:30 am  Nursery avail during services Sunday School 10:15-11:30 HOME CHURCH LEADERSHIP HISTORY NEWS/EVENTS ARCHIVE YOUTH MUSIC    St. John's Choir COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH FORT WASHINGTON FOOD PANTRY The food pantry is sponsored by St. John's and other local churches to serve the Fort Washington, Maryland area in Prince George's County PARISH PROPERTIES FORT WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS

Welcome to Historic St. John's Episcopal Church - Broad Creek Founded in 1692, we have been serving our surrounding communities of  Ft. Washington and Oxon Hill, Maryland for over 314 years. You are invited to share this rich tradition and to join us in carrying on a legacy of support to our parish members and service to our neighbors in need. St. John's is a diverse community of believers and seekers. All are welcome to join our parish family. You will enrich our lives with your presence and your talents. At the same time, you will also receive the unique blessings only available to you from a vital and productive gathering of loving and caring Christians. Since we are a small parish, you will find us to be very accessible. You will not be “lost” here. We will get to know each other immediately and you will soon feel that you are a full-fledged member of our family. We have many activities, both in “reaching-out” to the community and in our own rich social life. Thus, we are sure you will find a rewarding experience here in addition to the spiritual blessings of our beautiful worship services. At one of your initial visits to St. John's, don't pass up the opportunity to receive a guided tour of the historic church and grounds. We are proud of our past and the traditions that have been maintained here for over 314 years. Ask any parishioner to steer you to one of our historians. Mission Statement To know Christ and to make him known by growing the St. John's Community by 20 members each year through excellent worship, particularly music and preaching, Christian formation, adult, youth, and child; and community action, internal and external. Vision Statement To know Christ and to make him known.  To be a growing and vibrant multiracial Christian Community, living our baptismal promises in an integrated, responsive, and stable life in Christ in the Anglican Tradition. Links of Interest  Episcopal News Service  St. John's - Broad Creek History  The Bible Gateway - An on line Bible courtesy of The Gospel Communications Network (GCN)   The Lectionary Page - A great resource for lay-readers.  Anglican's OnLine!  Diocese of Washington STEWARDSHIP  Members of the Community who would like to participate in stewardship of St. John's Historic Resource may contact the Church Office for more information on stewardship opportunities or to make an offering.  UPCOMING STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Help St. John's maintain and care for its National Historic Resource by attending hearings in Upper Marlboro to overcome County Council and Planning shortcommings which continually endanger the grounds, the cemetery and the Church Hall.  Current issues affect the storm water runoff from over development of properties in the Broad Creek Historic District, which causes severe flooding of properties along Livingston Road in Broad Creek and also impacts on WSSC resources at the Broad Creek Pumping Station.   Attendance at these meetings lets our elected officials and public servants know that we really do care.   Responsible stewardship by County Officials and citizens  will ensure that Sewage Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations are not created or demand increased near The Chesapeake Bay, The Potomac River or their tributaries. LET'S KEEP SEWAGE AWAY FROM OUR WATER SUPPLY AND KEEP OUR WATER CLEAN FOR DRINKING, FISHING, AND PLAYING.  MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD AND LET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS ISSUE! An active and alert citizenry is the way to make sure our natural resources are protected.     Thanks to Prince George's County Public Works Department for being proactive in helping the Church in this effort.  Thanks also to the Broad Creek Historic District Committee for their efforts to improve life in the Historic District.     The Food Pantry is open Saturday mornings- contributions of canned or frozen food and cash donations are welcome  The number of people using The Food Pantry is growing -- Volunteers are needed.  Community Credit available for High School Students who help in the Food Pantry. Many thanks to the Episcopal Diocese of Washington for providing a home on the Web for us all!  For questions or comments about this web site include St. John's Web Page in the subject line of the e-mail.   Comments on the web page to webmaster: JoCreighton@msn.com Church Office: stjohns1692@verizon.net

The Rev. Marc Lawrence Britt, Rector Come to Church on Sunday  Spend an Hour with God Upcoming Events Mark your Calendar BISHOP CHANE  TO VISIT ST. JOHN'S - BROAD CREEK 29 June 2008 10:30 a.m. service ----------------- The Women's  Club  Pre-Mother's Day Luncheon Cruise May 10th - 11:00 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.  Sponsored by St. Timothy's ECW on the Spirit of Washington.  Cost $66 Women of the parish have been invited to attend.    2008 Annual Women's Tea Event has been postponed. New date will be posted here when available Link to last year's event The Tea has been a sold out event for the past two years.    Patriotic Concert Fort Washington Community Chorus will hold it's Annual Patriotic Concert   at Fort Washington  on Saturday July 5th at 7:00 p.m.  Rehearsals will begin on 31 May 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at St. John's Church. For details contact Jean Anderson-Jones  301-248-4290  YOUTH EVENTS SUNDAY SCHOOL FIELD TRIP APRIL 19, 2008    1:00 p.m.   St. John's Youth enjoyed their recent  Journey to the Gargoyle Den   & Tour of the Washington National Cathedral.  Adults and children alike enjoyed the trip and are looking forward to next year's trip. We may have pictures soon to post on the Youth Page. Our Youth Program is Growing Volunteers are needed for Sunday School.  Those who have the required training are asked to volunteer at least one Sunday a Month.  More would be appreciated. Contact Michele Jenkins or Ike Puzon if you can serve our Youth Ministry. USHER/GREETER MEETING: Review of the Usher/Greeter Program.  Usher/Greeters are needed for the 10:30 a.m. service.  Men's Club     Men's Club  are looking for ways to be better stewards of God's creation and to invigorate our programs.  Country Fair  & Annual Earth Fest  events to be reviewed by the Men's and Women's Club to determine scope and scheduling of events.  Volunteers are needed for setting up and taking down tables and to help coordinate events for the Church! Annual Fish Fry/Dinner information will posted when available. CELEBRATE LIFE --PLANT A TREE SAVE ENERGY      FORT WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CHORUS REHEARSALS SATURDAYS AT 9:00AM