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In-person Worship

In-person worship has recommenced. 
Until further notice, there will be one service per Sunday at 9:00am. 
Bookings are no longer required. 

Requirements Of Entry

Public health orders mean the following for in-person worship services:

• You will need to check-in (via QR / Service Victoria App).
• You will need to display evidence of a fully vaccinated status or a medical exemption (unless under 16 years of age).

Online Sermons 

Video-sermons are generally recorded during our in-person worship and are uploaded to our YouTube channel on Sunday afternoons.

COVIDsafety

If you come to St Johns, please ensure that you can declare the following:

o I am prepared to “check-in” and have my vaccination status checked.
o I am abiding by government quarantine and/or travel advice.
o I am not currently required to self-isolate.
o I will be well, and not displaying any COVID symptoms, should I attend worship.
o I will practice good hand hygiene.
o I will follow all reasonable steps requested by the St Johns Southgate to ensure health and safety is maintained.

Thank you.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is celebrated at all worship services. Communion is offered to all baptised Christians who believe that Jesus gives his body and blood with the bread and wine, and who wish to receive forgiveness of sins and a life in Christ Jesus.

Participation in Worship

Singers leading worship. We value the participation of people in worship at St Johns, including preparing the worship centre for services, welcoming people, reading lessons, singing and assisting the Pastors with leading the worship services.

Children in Worship

Children are welcomed as a vital part of the St Johns community and worship life, and are regular participants on our 9am and 11am services. We believe that children should play an active and creative role within the life of the congregation.

Music

Music and singing feature prominently in our worship services.
9am worship features an organ in the Baroque style, built by Melbourne organ builder Knud Smenge. Traditional hymns and liturgy are a regular part of 9am worship and Bach Cantatas are included in the service several times each year.
We value the participation of people in worship at St Johns, including preparing the worship centre for services, welcoming people, reading lessons, singing and assisting the Pastors with leading the worship services.

Hearing support

St Johns is fitted with a hearing aid loop. There are two designated areas in the church where the full benefit of the hearing loop can be accessed.