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When We Worship

8:00 AM — WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL
A quiet, contemplative communion service, with prayers, Scripture reading, and sermon. All are welcome to participate fully in worship and communion. There is no music at the 8 a.m. service. It lasts approximately 40 minutes.

9:00 AM — WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY*
An informal, innovative service, with prayers from a variety of Anglican and ecumenical traditions, and joyful music. All are welcome to participate fully in worship and communion. Children are always welcome in worship; for those who wish, there is children’s chapel during the first half of the service, with lively music, prayers, and interactive Bible stories. The service lasts approximately 50 minutes.

10:00 AM — SOCIAL TIME IN THE PARISH  HALL
Come for refreshments and conversation in between the services. Children are welcome to play. Refreshments are served throughout the 10:00 hour.

10:10 AM – CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & ADULTS
For children and youth ages preschool through high school, Christian education classes are offered in our lower level classrooms. For adults, a range of Sunday morning forums are scheduled throughout the year and held in the sanctuary, exploring topics ranging from understanding the Bible to how our faith informs our professional lives.

11:00 AM — WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY*
A classic Episcopal service from the Book of Common Prayer. It includes chanted psalms, Scripture readings, sermon, and Holy Communion. All are welcome to participate fully in worship and communion. Children are welcome; if they wish, they may attend children’s chapel during the first half of the service. The service lasts approximately one hour.

7:00 PM — CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL
A weekly gathering for those who value silence, beauty and contemplation in prayer.

*Childcare provided during the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. Children’s chapel is offered for children during the first half of the 9:00 and 11:00 am services.

Children's Chapel
At our 9 and 11 o'clock services, we offer a children's chapel service in the Parish hall for little ones.  The age range is about 4 through 10, but some younger and older kids are able to participate well.  The service is a child's version of the Liturgy of The Word, including songs, prayers, a collection of money to help with peace and justice causes, and continuing Biblical story.  The worship leaders include John Bellaimey and Michele Morgan, as well as trained parent-volunteers.  We are always happy to have parents accompany their children.  
 
9:00 children's chapel begins in the Parish Hall.  At the 11:00 service, children follow the crucifer out of church about ten minutes into the service.  We return to church at the Passing of the Peace so that families may receive communion together.