Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles

Whether you're new to the Episcopal church or simply new to this congregation, there are a few things we'd like you to know to help your worship experience be the best it can be. 

We use a 'through-written' bulletin for most services.  This means that everything you need for worship -- prayers, hymns, scripture, responses -- is contained in the bulletin.  This way you don't have to worry about the 'book juggling' which can be a bit confusing if you are unaccustomed to going back and forth between our liturgy and hymn books.  The bulletins also contain 'directions' telling you when we usually stand, sit, or kneel.  The presider (the priest conducting the service) will give any directions specific to a particular service.

An Episcopal worship service is a 'physical' service in that we pray and worship in a variety of postures.  People sometimes joke about our 'holy calisthenics.'  The most important thing to remember is that you do not have to do what everyone else is doing for your worship to be efficacious.  If you have difficulty standing or kneeling, it is perfectly acceptable to sit.  If your own personal piety compels you to kneel for prayer rather than stand, kneel -- the people standing around you will not mind.  We vary our postures to enhance our worship, not to detract from it, and you should worship in a manner that best enriches your experience.

We celebrate Holy Eucharist (Communion) every Sunday.  Everyone (regardless of age) is welcome to come to the altar rail, either for communion or for a blessing.