The central act of worship on Sunday mornings is the Holy Eucharist, which is also known as the Lord’s Supper, or Mass. We take our liturgy, and prayers that are rich in history and meaning, from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Upon entering the church, you will find an atmosphere of quiet and reverence. This time and space in which we worship is sacred and holy. Parishioners begin by praying silently, and setting their hearts on the worship.  We show forth our praise in many ways, including our posture. We generally stand to sing, sit to listen, and kneel to pray.

As a visitor, we do not expect you to know all the gestures and postures. You are a welcome guest in Christ’s house, and a brother or sister of ours; focus more on the praise than the posture. The Holy Eucharist is divided into two parts. The first centers on God’s Word spoken to us through the passages of Scripture, and given application to our lives through the sermon. The second part is centered on the Altar and the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood through the consecrated elements of bread and wine. Generally, those who have been Baptized and Confirmed, are repentant of their sins, and believe in Christ’s Real Presence in Communion, are welcome to receive with us. Those who have questions about our practice, or wish only to receive a blessing, may cross their arms over their chest when kneeling at the Communion rail.