Our congregation comes from all over the Shawangunks and Rondout Valley – not only Ellenville, but also Napanoch, Wurtsboro, Accord, Grahamsville and many points in any direction. We have families that have been part of St. John’s for generations and many more who are newcomers to this beautiful part of the country.
Perhaps you don’t know this already, but the Episcopal Church is a well-established denomination, firmly grounded in Christian traditions and teachings and in ministry for the wider community. At St. John’s, we put a lot of emphasis on music and music education, environmental stewardship, inter-faith relations, and women’s issues.
Anyone who has been to our church will tell you how magnificent the worship space is. We have a historic pipe organ, which has been recently restored, and beautiful stained glass windows. Local craftsmen built St. John’s in 1874, working almost exclusively with chestnut. Our history is preserved in the church building, and we are committed to meeting the present and future needs of the region for generations to come.
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday at 10:00 am, followed by coffee hour in the undercroft for refreshments and socializing. As St. John’s full-time Vicar for fifteen years, I set aside plenty of time for pastoral work and spiritual counseling. We are easy to find at 40 Market Street in the Village of Ellenville, one block off Route 209 that runs through the center of town. St. John’s is a great place, and we would love to get to know you.
Faithfully yours,
The Rev. Canon Jeff Golliher, Vicar
Julett Butler was ordained a deacon in 2019. She came to our area in September 2022 to take on a job as Protestant Chaplain with DOCCS and simultaneously work at St. John’s as the deacon. She comes with over 30 years experience in substance abuse and over 20 volunteering in prison ministry. She’s been involved with KAIROS Prison Ministry since 2003. Julett comes with a master’s degree in Communications Studies from Emerson College, a master’s degree in Pastoral Care from Fordham University, an advanced certificate in Public Administration from Marist College and is a Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).