A Typical Sunday Service

Maybe you're new to the area and you're looking for an Episcopal Church to call home. Perhaps the Episcopal Church you used to attend is no longer the right place for you. Maybe you're not Episcopalian at all. Maybe you've never even been to church. It could be that your son or daughter has asked to see the inside of "the castle on the corner" or maybe you're curious to know what our stained glass looks like. Maybe you're not sure what you're looking for, but you know you are looking for something very special. You might even be a "seeker." The three wise men that visited the baby Jesus were seekers so you'd be in good company.

Whatever might bring you to our door, we'd be glad to have you as our guest.

You will discover our typical Sunday service is a blend of traditional Episcopalian elements with some extra features to help you feel comfortable. The entire service is printed in an easy to follow bulletin. Children are given their own special bulletin that explore the Bible lessons that will be read. You will never be singled out or asked to stand up in front of everyone to be introduced.

Our service is broken up into two main parts. The Word and Holy Communion are separated by a break during which we share the Lord's Peace and make general announcements.

During The Word, you will hear stories from the Bible, be able to sing hymns and psalms with us. You can pray with us and receive God's blessing. This is also the part of the service where you will have an opportunity to experience teaching through sermons, homilies, and children's chats.

After the Peace, we collect an offering to do God's work. As our guest, we hope you let our service be our gift to you. You have already blessed us with your presence. At Communion, everyone is welcome at God's table. You can receive the bread, the bread and the wine, or if you are not ready to receive these gifts you can let the priest know you'd like a blessing by crossing your arms over your chest (or just saying so works too.)

As we sing the final hymn and the cross is carried past your pew, you may notice we turn around and follow it with our eyes. Odd behavior isn't it? We are reminding ourselves that our walk with Christ doesn't end with the Sunday service, and we hope that yours doesn't either. It is actually just beginning. We are mentally visualizing that cross being carried outside those church doors, in our hearts and in your heart, in our lives and in your life, every day of the coming week.

Open the doors and let the Son shine out!