Sunday worship is at 8:00am (traditional language without music) and at 10:30am (contemporary language with choir and hymns). The 10:30am is livestreamed. Nursery care Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm, and Sunday School options for all ages take place at 9:15am. Saturday Evening worship is at 5:30pm in the North Transept. Weekly Wednesday Eucharist at noon in the North Transept. All are welcome!
Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm and Tuesdays from 1:00 - 4:30 pm. If you need access outside these times, please contact the Office at 509-838-4277 or by email at cathedraladmin@stjohns-cathedral.org

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Worship Ministries

Liturgy means "the work of the people."  We look forward to your involvement in our liturgical life.  There are many ways in which lay (non-ordained) people can be involved in worship at St. John's Church Cathedral. Due to COVID-19 precautions, some of these commitments are currently on hold.

Here are brief descriptions of the opportunities available. Contact the office for more information, or to become involved in these ministries, 509-838-4277.

Altar Guild—Care for the vessels and fine linens of the altar, set up for the Eucharist, and oversee special services’ decor.  

Acolytes—Assist the clergy and people during the liturgy, and assist the priests and deacons at the altar. For youth 4th grade and older, and adults. 

Lectors—Read the Old Testament Lesson and the Epistle during worship. For adults, and youth middle school and older. 

Intercessors—Offer the Prayers of the People at the Sunday 10:30am service. 

Ushers—Greet worshippers, assist with seating, distribute bulletins, collect the offering, direct the orderly flow of persons to the altar during communion, help in emergencies, and assist the clergy. 

Greeters—Welcome those who come to worship, offer information about Cathedral ministries, assist the clergy in identifying newcomers and visitors. 

Chalice Bearer—Assist with the Eucharist at the Sunday 10:30am service.