Gather at St. Michael's
 

God calls us:  We respond to that call.  We come to this place.  We come with all our diversity and in our brokenness.  We come together to be one people, not giving up our diversity but celebrating it as God's gift; not rejecting our brokenness but caring to one another and the whole of God's family.  We come as we are to be God's people in worship, study and ministry.

Holy Eucharist is central to worship in the Episcopal Church.  At St. Michael’s worship is the focus of our community.  All persons, including young children, are always welcome at worship.  The worship schedule shown here is accurate for most weeks.  A few Sundays each year we come together in a combined service for special celebrations.  Watch for articles on our WELCOME page and our Events List  (or Calendar ).

Members assist in worship by serving in a variety of aspects.  Opportunities for service include Verger, Usher, Torch Bearer, Crucifer, Lector, Chalice Bearer and Intinctor.

For those serving, see the February schedule.

Eucharistic Ministers are appointed by the rector and licensed by the bishop to take Communion to parishioners who cannot physically come to church.

Unction is the rite of anointing the sick with oil or the laying on of hands, by which God’s grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind and body.  Lay Healing Ministers volunteer to assist in worship through the imposition of Unction and offering prayer on the 4th Sunday of each month during the Eucharist at all morning services and in our Wednesday evening services.

The Altar Guild cleans, polishes, and sets the altar for the Eucharist.  The Altar Guild provides the opportunity to serve the church, learn about the church, its various services and feast days and worship.

The Floral Guild provides fresh floral arrangements in the Sanctuary on Sundays and special occasions.  Floral Guild uses locally grown flowers whenever possible, and we selectively use flowers from the grounds.  Contact the parish office to donate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one.

St. Michael’s has been long known for musical diversity.  Within the varied fabric of styles and expressions the thread remains constant:  commitment.  Our music program is committed to musical stewardship, to our different choirs, our varied worship styles and to a loving Lord.  Traditional Anglican repertoire, classic choral anthems, modern choral compositions and contemporary praise music portray the beauty of excellent musical craftsmanship.  Choir members train musically, liturgically and spiritually to serve as worship leaders through vocal instruction, choir rehearsal, music theory, lectionary study and musical and Anglican Church history.  The result is worship experience rich with musical beauty, artistic challenge and spiritual depth.