St John's Church

About St John's Church

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St John's Church is an Episcopal church in Bridgeport, Connecticut located at 768 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. St John's Church was founded in 1873. As of April 2026, St John's Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 22 Google reviews. The St John's Church parish office answers at (203) 335-2528.

St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic church at 768 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Built in 1873 for a congregation founded in the mid-18th century, it is a well-preserved design of James Renwick Jr. and a good example of late 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture.

Patron saint of St John's Church

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Other parishes named after Saint John's

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5 other churches named in honor of Saint John's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

• Catholic · Philadelphia, PA

  Saint John's Catholic Church

• Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL

  Saint John's Cathedral

• Episcopal · Los Angeles, CA

  Saint John's Episcopal Church

• Episcopal · Savannah, GA

  Saint John's Episcopal Church

• Episcopal · Savannah, GA

  Saint John's Episcopal Church

St John's Church through the years

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1. 1873 Founded
2. August 2, 1984 Added to the National Register

When does St John's Church hold services?

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St John's Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 6 AM–12 AM, Sunday 6 AM–12 AM, Monday 6 AM–12 AM, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Stratford, CT.

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

6 AM–12 AM

Sunday

6 AM–12 AM

Monday

6 AM–12 AM

Tuesday

Closed

Where is St John's Church located?

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St John's Church is located at 768 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The building sits at coordinates 41.17528, -73.19924, placing it in Stratford, CT 06614.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around St John's Church

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The ZIP code 06614 area around St John's Church is home to 36,184 residents with a median household income of $99,934 and a median age of 48.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St John's Church

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Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.

• Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
• All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
• Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

St John's Church on the National Register of Historic Places

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St John's Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 84000820, added to the Register on August 2, 1984.

Read the official NPS nomination for St John's Church →

Your Sunday at St John's Church

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St John's Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about St John's Church

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What denomination is St John's Church?

This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.

What are the service times at St John's Church?

Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 6 AM–12 AM, Sunday 6 AM–12 AM, Monday 6 AM–12 AM, Tuesday Closed

What is the phone number for St John's Church?

You can reach the parish at (203) 335-2528.

Where is St John's Church located?

The parish is located at 768 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

When was St John's Church founded?

Founded in 1873.

Is St John's Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 84000820, added August 2, 1984.

How do visitors rate St John's Church?

4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 22 Google reviews.

What is the architecture of St John's Church?

St John's Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Gutzon Borglum.

Is St John's Church the official parish listing?

This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St John's Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of St John's Church

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Photographs via Wikimedia Commons. Click through for author and licence.

Visitor notes about St John's Church

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