What to expect on a Sunday morning
WELCOME
As our guest, we hope you feel the warm and welcome hospitality of St. Thomas of Canterbury as soon as you arrive. You’ll likely meet our priest and member of the congregation at the front door, who will greet you with a friendly hello and offer you a bulletin. We never single out newcomers or ask you to introduce yourself to the group.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Our worship is liturgical, meaning our service is planned out in advance and offers intentional rhythms of prayer, song, silence, and spoken words shared between the priest and the people, all as an offering to God. A worship bulletin will guide you through the service, even if you’ve never been to an Episcopal church.
WHO CAN RECEIVE COMMUNION
We share in Holy Communion every week. In the Episcopal Church all baptized Christians may receive Holy Communion, no matter your church or denomination. Children, also, are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not yet baptized but would like to join the rest of the congregation at the altar rail when it is time to take Communion, simply cross your arms over your chest, and the priest will offer a prayer of blessing. If you are interested in learning more about the sacrament of baptism, please let the priest know. Gluten-free wafers are available; simply let the clergy know at the railing.
WHAT DO I WEAR
We are a pretty relaxed community — there’s no need for a suit or tie or a dress (unless you want to!). You’ll see jeans, shorts, khakis, button downs, polo shirts, and t-shirts.
WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS
Children of all ages are welcome in our shared worship! St. Thomas is a hospitable community that fully embraces wiggly children and babies and all of the noises they produce. Activity bags and children's bulletins are available in the entry way (just ask an usher).
AFTER THE SERVICE
Following the service, the priest greets people at the rear of the church. In addition, the community gathers for refreshments and conversation outside or in the Gathering Space, located behind the worship space. All guests are welcome to join us; it is a great opportunity to get to know others!
As our guest, we hope you feel the warm and welcome hospitality of St. Thomas of Canterbury as soon as you arrive. You’ll likely meet our priest and member of the congregation at the front door, who will greet you with a friendly hello and offer you a bulletin. We never single out newcomers or ask you to introduce yourself to the group.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
Our worship is liturgical, meaning our service is planned out in advance and offers intentional rhythms of prayer, song, silence, and spoken words shared between the priest and the people, all as an offering to God. A worship bulletin will guide you through the service, even if you’ve never been to an Episcopal church.
WHO CAN RECEIVE COMMUNION
We share in Holy Communion every week. In the Episcopal Church all baptized Christians may receive Holy Communion, no matter your church or denomination. Children, also, are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not yet baptized but would like to join the rest of the congregation at the altar rail when it is time to take Communion, simply cross your arms over your chest, and the priest will offer a prayer of blessing. If you are interested in learning more about the sacrament of baptism, please let the priest know. Gluten-free wafers are available; simply let the clergy know at the railing.
WHAT DO I WEAR
We are a pretty relaxed community — there’s no need for a suit or tie or a dress (unless you want to!). You’ll see jeans, shorts, khakis, button downs, polo shirts, and t-shirts.
WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS
Children of all ages are welcome in our shared worship! St. Thomas is a hospitable community that fully embraces wiggly children and babies and all of the noises they produce. Activity bags and children's bulletins are available in the entry way (just ask an usher).
AFTER THE SERVICE
Following the service, the priest greets people at the rear of the church. In addition, the community gathers for refreshments and conversation outside or in the Gathering Space, located behind the worship space. All guests are welcome to join us; it is a great opportunity to get to know others!