Parish Life at St. Alban's Anglican Cathedral

Saint Alban's is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of the Eastern United States of the Anglican Province of America. We are a part of the historic Holy Catholic Church, tracing its teaching and ministry to the Apostolic Church, and part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican movement.

In worship, we use the Book of Common Prayer, 1928 edition. This edition contains prayers and affirmations of faith dating to the beginning of Christianity, as well as the traditional Anglican / Episcopal liturgy. This liturgy has been in continuous use since it was published in 1549.

Our Faith

‘This is none other but the House of God, and this is the gate of Heaven!" We welcome you to our parish in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Ours is a traditional Anglican parish of Christ’s One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

We profess the orthodox Christian Faith as revealed to the Apostles, recorded in Holy Scripture, enshrined in the three Creeds and the Seven Ecumenical Councils of the ancient undivided Church, and received through the Church of England.

As the Orthodox Church of the West, traditional Anglicanism faithfully maintains the Catholic and Apostolic Religion as expressed in the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer.

Our Church believes in the fullness of the Christian Gospel: we celebrate the Seven Sacraments of the historic Catholic Church.

Our Cathedral Church is the Mother Church of the Diocese of the Eastern United States of the Anglican Province of America, which is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican movement.

Our Tradition is often called the ‘Continuing Church.’ Saint Alban’s is a growing, dynamic, family-oriented Church, a unique and intimate Christian family committed to a life of witness, service, and outreach to our community.

Our Worship

Our worship is centered on the Holy Eucharist, the Mass. We believe in the Real Objective Presence of Our Lord’s precious Body and Blood in the Blessed Sacrament and His re-presentation of the One Perfect Sacrifice in the Sacrament of the Altar.

We are Evangelical Catholics, seeking to proclaim the Lord Jesus Christ to every creature by the preaching of the Word of God. In all things, we desire to glorify the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Like all orthodox Anglican parishes, our worship is based on the Holy Scriptures, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Hymnal. Each of these books is found in the pew.

On Sundays at 10:15 AM and on major Holy Days, the Mass is sung and offered with solemnity. At other times the Mass is said and the ceremonial is simpler; this is called Low Mass. Other services offered at various times include weekday Masses, Morning Prayer (Mattins), Evening Prayer (Evensong), Lessons and Carols, Benediction, Rosary, and Intercessory Prayer services. Sacramental Confession is always available by appointment and at regular times during Lent. A monthly calendar is posted in the parish hall listing all of our services. You are always welcome to attend and participate in any and all of our liturgies.

All baptized Christians who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation from a Bishop in Apostolic Succession are invited to receive the Blessed Sacrament.

Information about parish membership can be obtained from the parish office. Baptisms and Marriages can be arranged by appointment.

 Parish Membership

Membership in Saint Alban’s Cathedral is open to everyone.

If you have not been baptized, speak to a priest about instruction in the Christian Faith.

If you were baptized in another church, you may be confirmed in the Anglican Church after due instruction.

If you were confirmed by a Bishop of the historic succession, our Bishop may receive you into the Anglican Province of America.

If your membership is in another traditional Anglican parish, you may wish to transfer to our parish by letter.

Please consider joining our parish in one of these ways.

Confirmation classes, Enquirers’ classes, and Marriage preparation courses are offered continually throughout the year for your convenience.

Everyone is invited to participate in the weekly cycle of Christian education and formation opportunities which we provide.

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