Sunday Morning at St. Michael's
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist
Main Sanctuary and Virtually
Weekly Formation offerings
Story Core
All are welcome to gather in the parish hall following worship on Sunday, for a time of sharing our stories, while getting to the core of the Christian story. There is no homework, and no need to have participated in conversation the week before. The intention is for this to be an intergenerational conversation, accessible no matter how much time you’ve spent with Holy Scripture.
Children’s Worship
Children who are four or older, are invited to follow the second cross to Children’s Worship at the end of our opening processional. Children of any age are welcome, but need to be accompanied by a parent if younger than four. Please be in touch with our Minister of Children and Families, Karen Ruff, [email protected], to learn more about this weekly offering.
Virtual Worship
Please visit our Holy Week page to download bulletins for Holy Week services.
Sundays at 9:30 AM, Holy Eucharist
Join Zoom meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82953003225
To Dial in: (301) 715 8592
Meeting ID: 829 5300 3225
Recordings of some prior services are available on our YouTube channel.
Please download the service bulletin so you can pray along with us.
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Sunday, December 17: Christmas Hymn Sing at 11 AM
After worship, get a cup of coffee before joining fellow parishioners in the sanctuary for a Christmas hymn sing. Having concluded our final Advent worship service, we'll turn our voices and hearts towards Christmas. Children and parents are especially encouraged to participate, as Mike will guide us through some "active" singing o…
Ash Wednesday
The list of services available on February 14, Ash Wednesday, may be found below.
Main Sanctuary
A traditional Prayer Book liturgy with the imposition of ashes and Eucharist.
12:00 PM Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
5:30 PM Imposition of Ashes and Family Eucharist
Holy Week
March 28, Maundy Thursday, 7:00 PM, in person and online
Foot washing and Holy Eucharist
Download service bulletin here.
Join Maundy Thursday Zoom meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82953003225
To Dial in: (301) 715 8592
Meeting ID: 829 5300 3225
March 28, 9:00 PM-March 29, 12 PM-Vigil with the Reserve Sacrament
The practice of keeping watch with our Lord can be traced to Christ's …
Music
Music is an important part of our worship together. The hymns we sing are found in the 1982 Hymnal and in the Wonder, Love and Praise hymnal. During the school year the Sanctuary Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Sunday service.
The Parish's music program depends on parishioners to participate in the praise of God through music. The congregation itself is a major participant by singing …
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Worship at St. Michael's:
Whether you've been to Episcopal services all your life, or this is your first, we hope you'll worship in the way that is most comfortable to you. The service instructions about standing, kneeling, and other directions are intended to help clue you into the habits of this particular community.
The words of our worship service are lifted from the Episcopal …
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The root of the word "liturgy" is "the work of the people." Meaning all that happens in the sanctuary with the community who gathers works because of communal participation. The beautiful thing about this invitation to participate is that who we are and what we bring is enough because God meets us here! Parishioners are invited to take a role in leading worship on a weekly basis …
Read More »Baptisms
Holy Baptism, one of the two primary sacraments of the Church, is initiation into the Christian Church. As the Book of Common Prayer states, "Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble."
Baptisms are held on the Sunday commemorating the Baptism of Jesus (the Sunday after …
Read More »Weddings
Weddings are held at St. Michael's for members of the parish and their families. The Canons of the Episcopal Church require at least thirty days' notice for weddings. Planning requirements at St. Michael's usually require several months' notice. Please contact the Rector for more information on preparing for weddings.