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Who we are
We are Episcopalians.
We are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are welcome to find a spiritual
home in the Episcopal Church.
The Episcopal
Church
The Episcopal Church has members in the United States, and around the world. It is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages.
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In Baptism we are all made one family, sons and daughters of God. Our sins are forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life.
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In the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion, The Lord's Supper, or the Mass) we share the Body and Blood of Christ and receive forgiveness, love, encouragement and and strength. It is a sacrament of unity, in which we are made one with God and one with each other.
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We Strive...
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to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
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to seek, receive and offer forgiveness.
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to show our faith in our lives, our actions and our priorities.
We Celebrate...
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our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
All of God's Children are
Welcome at God's Table
What can I expect when I come to a service?
We gather on Saturdays at 4:30pm for our worship service. We pray together, for ourselves, each other, people we love, strangers and people who may hate us. We pray for all of God’s Children.
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On the first and third Saturdays we hold a service of Evening prayer. Evening Prayer is a time for thanksgiving, petition, and reflection, helping us end the day with a sense of spiritual peace and connection to God. This service does not offer Communion.
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On the second and fourth Saturdays, our worship is centered on the Holy Eucharist (you may know it as the Mass, Lord's Supper or Holy Communion). This service is organized into two parts. The first part (The Liturgy of the Word) contains hymns, prayers and readings from the scriptures, and a sermon. The second part (The Liturgy of the Eucharist) is when we participate in the Great Thanksgiving and receive Holy Communion
“Eucharist” means “Thanksgiving”.
We give thanks to our loving God who created, redeems and sustains us.
All of God’s people are welcome to receive Communion at our service of Holy Eucharist.
We receive in two kinds, the bread—the Body of Christ and the wine-the Blood of Christ. If you don’t want to receive Communion cross your hands over your chest and the priest will give you a blessing. Please join us in this sacrament of unity, reconciliation and renewal!
Our Liturgy: It’s ancient, it’s beautiful, it’s meaningful, and sometimes hard to follow. The beauty and spiritual richness of liturgical worship can unfold over time, like a flower opening from a bud. Receive and enjoy what you can, participate as you are able. Above all, stick with it. The benefits are boundless! The word “liturgy” means “work of the people”. It is our work together in praise of God.
Dress: Be comfortable. Bring out your "Sunday Best" or come casual. The clergy wear special robes with ancient symbolism.
You’ll find two books in your pew:
The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and the Hymnal. The BCP or Prayer Book contains our worship services, the Psalms and many other helpful resources. The Hymnal contains the hymns we sing. Your bulletin will tell you which book and page number to use.
God loves a cheerful voice! Sing out! We are all blessed by your voice!
Children and Worship: Bring them! Let them wiggle, let them wonder, let them ask questions. Studies show that children who worship with their family are more likely to stay active in faith life in adulthood. It’s a gift of a lifetime of love that you give your children when you bring them to church.