Episcopal Worship

The Episcopal Worship Service

The Liturgy of the Word and Table

Our services consist of two main parts, the very same parts observed by people all over the worldwide Anglican Communion:

The Liturgy of the Word is rooted in scripture, with readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, New Testament Epistles, and the Gospel following a 3-year cycle of readings called the Revised Common Lectionary; a short sermon reflecting on God's Word in our lives; our common prayers; the Nicene creed; and the "Peace" we give to each other in Christ. 
The Book of Common Prayer Online

The Liturgy of the Table is built around the Eucharist or the breaking of bread. As a community, we partake of the bread and wine, just as Jesus instituted. All are welcome at our table. 
Learn More About Taking Part in the Eucharist

What is Liturgy?

Our worship services are built on the foundation laid by millennia of Christians before us. For Episcopalians, worship involves the whole body: we stand, sit, and kneel (when able); sometimes sit quietly; other times we sing in the community; sometimes we listen; and other times we receive together through age-old creeds and prayers.

You will be given a bulletin each week that contains the order of service and everything you'll need to know or say. While this structured way of worship may seem formal, we are  actually quite relaxed (and sometimes even goofy). No one is keeping score, and you are free to sit quietly and just take it in at anytime as you feel moved. 

Sacraments

In the Episcopal Church, sacraments are seen as outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual graces. This means that through these tangible acts—like pouring water in baptism or sharing bread and wine in communion—God is truly present, offering spiritual nourishment, forgiveness, and a deep connection to the divine. Sacramental worship invites us to experience the holy in the ordinary. It’s about encountering God not just in our hearts and minds but also in the physical world around us.