Worship at
St. Andrew's
Centered on the Holy Eucharist, our worship grounds us in prayer, forms us in love, and binds us together as the Body of Christ. Through Scripture and sacrament, we are renewed in faith and sent into the world to live out God’s love.
Sacraments of the Episcopal Church
The Holy Eucharist is the central act of worship, celebrated every Sunday, where participants receive consecrated bread and wine as the Body and Blood of Christ. St. Andrew’s welcomes all at God’s table to receive Communion or a blessing when coming forward to the Communion rail.
Baptism is the initiation into the Christian faith and the Church, involving water and the Holy Spirit, and open to all ages. Please contact the church office for more information about baptism for yourself or your child; preparation includes some prior instruction and commitments from a sponsor or godparent. Baptism is typically scheduled during Sunday services on designated major feast days.
Confirmation is a mature affirmation of baptismal vows, performed by a bishop to signal the connection between the confirmed and the larger Church. Those who wish to be confirmed will prepare through study, prayer, and a series of classes; please contact the church office for information on the next confirmation classes and dates of the Bishop’s annual visitation. Reception into the Episcopal Church is also available for those who were previously confirmed in other traditions and wish to transfer. Reaffirmation of faith is also a special blessing given at the Bishop’s visit.
Christian marriage is a sacramental rite of covenant before God, conducted within the church as an outward sign of the work God accomplishes in joining two lives together in one common bond. St. Andrew’s rejoices at the opportunity to help couples enter into this sacred covenant. Whether you are a member of the parish or a visitor seeking to be married in the church, those considering marriage at St. Andrews should contact the church office or Rector to initiate the process of pre-marital counseling sessions and begin discussing available dates and expectations. After these initial discussions, the wedding liturgy, music and logistics are all coordinated through the staff.
Funeral rites are services of resurrection and hope, commending the deceased to God. St. Andrew’s values the opportunity to be of support to you and your family in your time of grief. Please contact the clergy or church office as soon as possible for pastoral care, and to plan service details. We also offer an outdoor columbarium adjacent to the sanctuary for those looking for a sacred space to honor cremains. For ongoing grief support, St. Andrew’s regularly offers group sessions following the Walking the Mourner’s Path program.
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Anointing the Sick, Pastoral Care and Eucharistic Visits
Pastoral visits for illness, hospitalization or end-of-life care can be arranged by contacting the clergy. Eucharistic visits bringing communion to hospitalized or homebound members may also be available.
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Reconciliation (Confession)
Collective confession is a regular part of liturgy in the Episcopal Church, with particular focus on penitence and reconciliation with God during Advent and Lent. For those experiencing a sense of separation from God and having wandered from the way of following Christ, private confession can be scheduled by contacting the clergy, who offer the sacrament of Reconciliation by hearing confession and providing counsel, encouragement and guidance before offering absolution and forgiveness.
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