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The early years: 1883-1900

In the spring of 1883, Mr. Thomas Ashworth began a Sunday School in the second story room of a carpenter shop at 280 Central Street, opposite the site of the present St. John's Church.  His wife, Mrs. Mary Ashworth, helped him in this venture. Occasional services were held that year by the Rev. John Beers, Diocesan Missionary and the Rev. Thomas L. Fisher of Linden was placed in charge. A lot was acquired, plans drawn and money raised for the building of a church. The church, completed in 1888, was built at a cost of $2,500 and consecrated by Bishop Paddock on May 8, 1888. The church continued to grow and develop over the following decades.
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The first worship space.
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Bishop Paddock
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Mr. Thomas Ashworth
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The church in 1888.
Priest-in-Charge:
The Rev. John Beach
Music Director:
Stephen Sikorski 
Verger: ​
Stephen Belyea


Contact Information

Address: 8 Prospect Street
Saugus, MA  01906

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Phone: (781) 233 - 1242
Email: [email protected] 

Facebook:
St John's Episcopal Church Saugus 

​X (formerly Twitter): @StJohnsSaugus

MA Diocese:
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Our National Church:
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PLEASE NOTE: ​
Due to inclement weather or other unexpected circumstances, business hours (and worship) are subject to change.  Also, we may occasionally operate the parish office remotely; however, on those occasions, voicemail and email messages will be monitored for urgent pastoral needs during regular business hours. Such updates may be posted here, on our office voicemail, or at the parish's Facebook page. 

Office Hours:
Tuesday through Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm.  St. John's is closed on Mondays.  We observe state and federal holidays, in addition to others recognized by our Diocese.  

​Church School: 
Please contact the parish office regarding church school for this year. The school year begins in September and finishes in May.  
Worship
    ​While circumstances are subject to change, St. John's is conducting Sunday worship both onsite at 10am and online via Zoom.  We are committed to staying informed regarding the currently-recommended Covid and other public health safety protocols.