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We welcome everyone, regardless of age, tradition, or background, to join us at the altar rail for the Eucharist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We celebrate Rite II of the Episcopal liturgy at our regular Sunday services at 8 and 10 am each Sunday, with slight changes of schedule for major holy days, such as Easter and Christmas and with occasional special alternate liturgies. The 8 am service is a spoken service; the 10 am service is a musical service, with hymns and organ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: From June through August, and on the first Sunday in September, there will be a single Sunday service with music at 9:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to expect during service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you enter the sanctuary, an usher will greet you and provide a service leaflet, which serves as a guide for the day’s worship. You\u2019ll find the readings and spoken prayers within, or you can follow along in the Book of Common Prayer<\/em>\u2014the smaller red book in each pew. Hymns are located in the Hymnal<\/em>, the larger red book in the pews. If you have any questions, a member of our Vestry, our lay leadership, will be available to assist you before the service begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll notice the active participation of lay members in our worship service, including acolytes, lectors, chalice bearers, and ushers. Occasionally, we also welcome guest preachers. During the school year, children from church school will join us just before the Peace, a time when the congregation shares joyful greetings with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We welcome everyone, regardless of age, tradition, or background, to join us at the altar rail for the Eucharist. If you prefer, you may receive a blessing instead. To receive communion, place one open hand on top of the other to receive the bread; you may sip from the chalice or dip your bread into the wine. If you’d like to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request\u2014just ask the priest quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure of any part of the service, feel free to ask someone nearby for help. We want everyone to feel welcome and to fully experience the beauty and holiness of our prayers and the Eucharist. If you\u2019re confused during the service, please ask a neighbor to help you; we\u2019d like everyone to experience the beauty and holiness of the prayers and the Eucharist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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