Sunday Worship
EPISCOPAL WORSHIP SERVICES AT St. Francis CREATE SACRED SPACE FOR US TO REST AND BE RENEWED BY GOD’S SPIRIT. BEAUTY AND MUSIC ARE SACRED COMPONENTS OF OUR LITURGY. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WORSHIP.
8:00 AM Sundays: In-Person & Livestreamed
The 8:00 am service in the Church is a Rite II Eucharist primarily of spoken liturgy with the influence of pre-recorded reflective music as well as live music to create space for the worshipper to connect with the liturgy. The goal of this service is to give space for those longing for some quiet and reflection while also participating in the sacraments.
10:15 AM Sundays: In-Person & Livestreamed
The 10am service in the Church is a Rite II Eucharist infused with energy and vitality. Choir/Organ/Hymnal music is blended with contemporary worship music. Acolytes (altar servers) at this service include elementary - high school parishioners. This service uses the Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal, but an easy-to-follow worship bulletin is also provided with complete service information. A service designed for kindergartners through fifth graders occurs during this service, and then children can return to their parents to participate in Holy Communion if they wish.
Children’s Worship
“LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME; DO NOT STOP THEM; FOR IT IS TO SUCH AS THESE THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD BELONGS.”(MARK 10:14)
As part of our 10:15am Sunday service, we offer a safe, healthy, and nurturing experience for all children 0-5 years during both our Sunday services. Children in kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to a special worship experience geared just for them. We incorporate child focused methodology into our worship experience with these littlest of our church family, telling stories and engaging in activities or crafts to highlight the message being taught that day. Little Liturgy occurs before the Peace, allowing parents to bring their children to the Communion rail to receive a Blessing and be part of the larger service.