The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) establishes the basic pattern of worship in the Episcopal Church. While patterns of worship can vary from parish to parish, all Episcopal Churches are expected to use the Prayer Book and to conform to the guidelines it lays down for worship.
The Book of Common Prayer has a long history. The first Prayer Book was issued in 1549 and used in the Church of England - it was the first complete pattern of Christian worship to be rendered in the English language. The first Prayer Book has three major purposes. First, it was composed to ensure that the reading of Scripture would have a central place in the worship of English churches. Second, the Prayer Book was written in English to insure that worship would be understandable to the average person. Prior to 1549 worship in English churches was in Latin, a language understood by the educated few. Third, the Prayer Book was intended to facilitate common prayer, the worship of Christians gathered as a community. The Prayer Book makes the whole of Christian worship available to each person in a parish. The point here is that the liturgy of the Church is the common possession of all Christians, not the possession of the clergy or those "in the know".
Traditional
8:00 AM - Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Our Sunday mornings begin at 8:00 AM with our Rite I service, held in the intimate and peaceful setting of our Blessed Sacrament Chapel. This service offers a quiet, deeply reflective experience that connects us directly to the historic roots of the church. If you love the poetic, majestic language of the classic King James Bible, you will feel right at home here. The liturgy uses traditional Elizabethan English—including words like "thee," "thou," and "thy"—which creates a solemn, deeply prayerful atmosphere. Without the distraction of music or a large crowd, it is a wonderful, contemplative space to center your heart and start your week in focused reverence.
Learn Together
9:15 AM to 9:45 AM
Contemporary
10:30 AM - Main Church
If you prefer a vibrant, contemporary gathering filled with modern language and joyful community, join us in the main church at 10:30 AM for Rite II. This is our principal family service, where we use everyday, accessible English that makes the prayers easy to follow and deeply relevant to our modern lives. The atmosphere is warm, inclusive, and highly participatory. We know that attending church with young children can sometimes be a handful, so we are glad to offer a loving, fully staffed nursery during this service. Afterward, the community rolls right into our weekly coffee hour, where you can grab a beverage, enjoy some treats, and catch up with old and new friends alike.
Spiritual Healing
