ST. JOHN'S

Throughout its long history, St. John's has had a strong tradition of serving the needs of the community. The Waterbury Visiting Nurses Association was founded in the early 1900's under the direction of Rev. Dr. John Lewis. To this date, St. John's is home to many 12-step groups, self-help organizations, and programs that help the community in numerous ways. The undercroft (basement) is used to store food for the Food Bank. The Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries' Soup Kitchen was housed in the Parish House for many years, feeding thousands of men, women and children yearly. Outreach Programs continue to flourish... St. John's became a center for the training of clergy for the Episcopal Church under Dr. Lewis, whose tenure as Rector lasted 40 years (1901-1940). Nine bishops began their ministries at St. John's as a curate, assistant, or rector. The Rt. Rev. Andrew Smith, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut, served as Assistant at St. John's from 1971 to 1976... St...

Primary location: Waterbury United States