• Church School: Preschool to Grade 10 in the church school rooms immediately following Holy Communion from September to May.
• Diocesan workshops and retreats are offered at local parishes on various topics as announced.
• Adult Education: 6-week Bible Study and/or Theology Book Study typically offered in Fall and Spring as announced.
• Self-Study: St. John’s pamphlet racks offer brochures and pamphlets on many topics for inquiring minds. There is also a limited selection of books to borrow from our parish library.
• Virtual Church Tour - thanks to the students at Noble and Greenough School, please take a virtual tour of our church

• Altar Servers - The teams are typically comprised of boys in grades 3 to 10. Altar server assistants are graduates or men whose ministry is to continue to serve in the altar.
• Assistance Fund – This fund provides assistance to parishioners in need through private request to the pastor.
• Choir - The choir enriches our worship experience through their ministry of song. All parishioners are encouraged to share their talent as a member of the choir.
• Church School – Enrolled students from preschool to grade 10 participate in an Orthodox Christian Education program immediately following Holy Communion from September to May.
• Executive Board - The Parish Council or governing body of St. John's has several committees (such as Stewardship) that support its goals.
• Fellowship of St. John the Divine - The Fellowship develops, funds, and runs a variety of programs for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.
• Greeters Ministry – This ministry promotes a welcoming atmosphere at St. John’s by greeting all those who attend the Liturgy and personally following up with visitors to parish.
• Order of St. Ignatius – The Order serves to promote the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ, financially support the Archdiocese through a lifetime commitment and to enhance the spiritual commitment of its members.
• Outreach Ministry – This ministry reaches out and responds to needs of the community at large as well as to each other in the parish
• Parent Guild - The Guild supports church school activities through fundraising and provides family functions including occasional parent workshops and retreats.
• St. John of Damascus Dedham Food Pantry Ministry – Parishioners volunteer during scheduled times to serve those in need at Dedham Food Pantry as well as regular food collection.
• Teen SOYO – The youth group provides fellowship opportunities for teens while serving the church and the community
• Virgin Mary Society (VMS) - The “Ladies Society" of St. John's support the work of the church through various programs locally and nationally.

St. John’s supports charitable programs include (but are not limited to):

• Al-Kafaat – A foundation that provides for handicapped children and adults in Lebanon
• Angel Tree – Christmas Gifts for needy children in the Dedham area
• Assistance Fund – assistance for parishioners in times of need
• Coat Collections for needy families in the local communities
• Food for Hungry Program (Archdiocese Program)
• IOCC –International Orthodox Christian Charities
• Special Collections for people afflicted by natural disasters or other needs
• St. Innocent Orphanage in Mexico – special collections of supplies by Church School Program
• Dedham Food Pantry
• Veterans – special collections of supplies and letters by Church School Program

• Family Outreach Cards can be completed by family members for follow up by the Outreach Ministry and placed in the Outreach Box in the vestibule.
• Outreach packets, which include informational brochures about the Orthodox Faith and our church, are being provided to nearby colleges as a resource to students.
• IN THE WORKS: Welcome Packets are being developed to provide to newcomers who have recently moved to nearby communities.