Listen to soulful music. Relax with coworkers and friends. Refresh for the weekend. The North Florida Quartet will delight you and your friends with pure jazz in the interior gardens of historic St. John's Cathedral. Jazz in the Garden promises to be a relaxing way to end your work week.

$10 suggested donation

Come and go as you please.

As we enter the final week of Lent, we are thrilled to host The American Friends of the Parents Circle—Families Forum this Saturday, March 16, at 9 a.m. Please join us for this inspiring event, which will shed light on the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Parents Circle – Families Forum stands as a beacon of hope, comprised of over 700 bereaved families from both sides of the conflict. United by the profound loss of loved ones, these families have chosen an extraordinary path of reconciliation over revenge.

Attendees will meet two remarkable individuals, Yuval and Mohamed. Despite deep-rooted divisions and animosity, Yuval and Mohamed have transcended hatred to embrace peace within their communities and beyond. They will share their journeys of grief, forgiveness, and hope, offering invaluable insights into the transformative power of reconciliation. This morning they sat down with Ann Schindler for a conversation on First Coast Connect. If you missed it, you can listen here.

Register today to secure your spot. For those unable to attend in person, the program will also be presented online via Zoom Meeting. Details can be found in the registration link below.

In the spirit of unity, please refrain from bringing flags, signs, and political slogans to this event. This event is a platform for dialogue and understanding, and as such, no rallying or public display will be tolerated inside or outside the Cathedral.

Your presence at this event will make a difference.

~Nancy Purcell, Director of Marketing and Communications

Tim Tuller, Canon for Music, gives notes on the service music for the 

Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2024.

Click image to view and/or download a PDF.

Adult Confirmation and Inquirers Retreat

Saturday, March 23

9 a.m. to Noon

Those who are interested in being confirmed and who are seeking to learn more about The Episcopal Church are invited to join Dean Kate for a half-day retreat. 

Bishop Stokes will confirm, receive, and reaffirm candidates after the 10:30 a.m. service on Palm Sunday, March 24. For more information, please contact Megan Cochran.

Step into history with us on Palm Sunday! Join our vibrant procession as we reenact Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Follow Jesus on horseback down Duval Street to James Weldon Johnson Park, then back to the Cathedral by Church Street. Let's wave our palms and raise our voices in joyous alleluia! Drums and horns are welcome. There will be palms to wave for everyone!

Procession of the Palms Sunday, March 24

9 a.m.

The procession begins at the corner of Duval and Market Streets NOTE: There is no formation on Palm Sunday so that all may participate in the Procession

The Palm/Passion Sunday service reflects the sharp contrasts of Holy Week. We will enter the Cathedral after a joyous procession through downtown Jacksonville, praising Jesus as Lord and welcoming him to Jerusalem. The service then moves to a reading of the passion narrative, allowing the congregation to hear the whole story of Jesus’s suffering and death.

Since many will not be in worship again until Easter Sunday, the service on Palm/Passion Sunday is a significant opportunity to represent the wholeness of the gospel and to remember that the way to Easter joy is the way of the cross. We invite all to join us as you are able throughout Holy Week as we retell the story of Jesus's last days on Earth. See the full schedule in the image below. Download a PDF of the Holy Week Schedule.

Holy Week and Easter Services Schedule

Free Wheelchair Mission Kickoff Events

Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14

Free Wheelchair Mission is the world’s largest nonprofit manufacturer of cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs designed for the developing world. Since 2001, they have distributed more than 1.4 million wheelchairs to individuals living with disabilities in 95 countries, providing renewed dignity, independence, and hope through the gift of mobility. More details to be released soon about our Eastertide match opportunity!

Free Wheelchair Mission Founder Don Schoendorfer and Director of Development Angela Gomez will visit St. John’s Cathedral Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Below are three opportunities to meet them and learn more about Free Wheelchair Mission.

Brunch and Mimosas Reception

Saturday, April 13 | 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Home of Wendy and John Anderson

Brunch provided by the St. John’s Cathedral Baking Ministry

Open to all, registration is required as space is limited. Register here.

Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Reception

Saturday, April 13 | 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Home of Beth and Michael Kirwan

Open to all, registration is required as space is limited. Register here.

Dean’s Forum

Sunday, April 14 | 9 a.m.

Taliaferro Hall

Open to all. No registration required.

Save the date for our Spring Festival - April 20

If you are interested in being a vendor or know someone who might be, click the image below to fill out the vendor registration form.

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