The Society of Saint John the Evangelist: The Fellowship of Saint John

The Fellowship of Saint John is comprised of nearly 1,000 men and women throughout the world who desire to live their Christian life in special association with the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. They have a vital interest in the life and work of the community and support our life and ministries with their prayers, encouragement and financial gifts. The brothers of the Society welcome members of the Fellowship as partners in the gospel life, and pray for them by name in our daily worship, following a regular cycle. Together with us they form an extended family, a company of friends abiding in Christ and seeking to bear a united witness to him as "the Way, the Truth and the Life," following the example of the Beloved Disciple.

Members of the Fellowship of Saint John seek to live an ordered life of prayer and service in association with the Society, and follow a Rule of Life which expresses a common commitment to faithful discipleship. The purpose of the Rule is to strengthen our abiding in Christ by bringing rhythm, order and balance to our discipleship. The Rule helps us to offer the whole of ourselves to God each day and keeps us open to God's love and will for us. Members are encouraged to adapt the Rule to their particular life circumstances, describing for themselves how they will endeavor to live out the Rule.

The bond between members of the Fellowship and our Society is spiritual and personal. Members of the Fellowship seek to maintain their personal connection with the SSJE brothers by praying regularly for us, by visiting the houses of the Society when possible, and by keeping up to date with the life and ministry of the community through our magazine, Cowley.

To explore becoming a member of the Fellowship of Saint John, please first read The Steps in Becoming a Member of the Fellowship of Saint John.