Sunday mornings
Spend Sunday mornings with us!
On Sundays mornings, St. Paul’s offers a quiet 8 a.m. Rite I , as well as an 10:30 a.m. Rite II service with music and choir in our historic Sanctuary. Worship services are centered on the weekly Eucharist.
We have a traditional adult choir, conducted by a talented and accomplished organist, and a praise music group that plays for the Lenten Program and youth service.
Nursery available 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Worship, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Faith Formation
10:30 a.m. Worship, Rite II
Worship
8 a.m. Rite I
Traditional Worship with Traditional Language
Our 8 a.m. service is a quiet, reflective worship centered on Eucharist. The Rite I liturgies reflect the language and piety of the Elizabethan era and the first BCP, although the structure of these liturgies also reflects the influence of modern liturgical scholarship. Rite I is very similar to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, keeping the older English language (thee, thou, etc.) with some updates to the Creed and prayers. The Confession and Prayers of Consecration remain the same. Learn more about our Rites >
10:30 a.m. Rite II
Traditional Worship with Contemporary Language
Our 11 a.m. service features a traditional adult choir with organ. For certain special services, we also have other instruments and/or a praise music group. Like the 8 a.m. service, it is centered on Eucharist.
The Rite II liturgies reflect more fully the influence of the liturgical movement and contemporary theology. The proper liturgies for special days (such as Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday), pastoral offices (such as the Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage), and Episcopal services (such as ordinations) are printed in contemporary language in the BCP. Learn more about our Rites >
Breakfast
Eight different Men's Breakfast Teams cook and provide a hearty breakfast every Sunday at 9 a.m. Join a team for fun and fellowship and show off your culinary skills!
Faith Formation
What is Faith Formation? Don’t you mean Christian Education (Sunday School)?
In a way, yes, BUT…there is a slight distinction between the two. Both involve Christian teaching and learning in a systematic way. However, we’re not simply educating about Christianity—we are forming disciples of Jesus.
Author Richard J. Foster describes Spiritual Formation as “the redemptive process of forming the inner human person—us—so that we are enabled by God’s grace to progressively take on the overall character of the inner being of Christ Himself.”
On Sunday mornings, and at other study opportunities throughout the year, we want to be clear that we are not just teaching information and obtaining Christian knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Spiritual Formation is learning how to hear the voice of God and acting on it. It’s about developing Christ-like character and your relationship with God. And we are always in that process of being formed.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The adult class is held 9:30am to 10:15am Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall, following breakfast. Engaging topics that challenge and deepen our faith, alongside small group discussions, bring our community together as we grow as disciples of Jesus.
CHILD & YOUTH FAITH FORMATION
Youth Class
In addition to our EYC Sunday evening program that meets from 5:30pm-7pm, Middle and High School youth have their own separate meeting times on Sunday mornings. Led by a faithful team of amazing volunteers, each group determines a focus of study for the formation year.
K-5th Graders
Our Kindergarten - 5th Grade group uses the Story Makers curriculum, which draws children into the redemptive story of the Bible. Games, crafts, and Bible Reading will form hearts and minds, and prepare this age group to participate more deeply in the worship service.
Coming Soon! Children's Chapel!
St. Paul's looks forward to offering a chapel program during the 10:30am service. Children will process to the St. Andrew's Chapel after the opening music in the Sanctuary, participate in their own liturgy and prayers, and return during the peace.
