Worship

Speaking God's Love, Praising God's Kingdom

Worship at St. Patricks

Liturgy is the term for the church’s sacramental rites and texts used in public worship. In An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church (Church Publishing, 2000), Don S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum explain that “liturgy expresses the church’s identity and mission, including the church’s calling to invite others and to serve with concern for the needs of the world.” Although many liturgies of The Episcopal Church are included in the Book of Common Prayer, newer liturgies, such as same-sex blessings and rites for departed pets, are developed and reviewed by The Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission for Music and Liturgy on an ongoing basis. 

Worship Times and descriptions

Spoken liturgy with no music.

This service has music year round with the choir active from September through May. This service is also livestreamed to our YouTube channel.

We call this service Connections as we explore our connection to God by experimenting with liturgy, technology and music.

A spoken liturgy with no music, usually honoring the Saint of the Day

Music

St. Patrick’s offers several ways for members to participate in the musical life of the congregation.

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir numbers anywhere from 15 to 25 singers each Sunday, presenting rehearsed anthems in a variety of styles, and leading the congregation in the singing of service music and hymns. The choir is non-auditioned, and is open to anyone of high school age and above. The
choir rehearses each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. during the program year (late September through May) to prepare music for Sunday services as well as special liturgical services during Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter.

Handbell Ensemble

The Handbell Ensemble is made up of approximately 11 ringers who play three octaves of Malmark handbells, and three-octaves of Schulmerich hand chimes. The group rehearses each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to prepare something to present during worship at least once a month. Smaller groups drawn from the ensemble often accompany the choir, or provide special music on feast days. The entire Ensemble has also participated in a local handbell festival. The group is non-auditioned and beginning ringers are welcome, but some basic musical knowledge is a plus.

Contact our Music Director Jennifer Bell to join or learn more!

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is a group of volunteers whose ministry of quiet service prepare the sanctuary for worship as well as cleaning up afterwards. They care for the vestments, vessels, fair linen, the bread, wine, candles, and flowers.

Altar Ministries

There are several opportunities to participate in the worship service including:

  • Bring the Light of Christ into the worship space (Acolytes)
  • Read a scripture or liturgy
  • Serve Eucharist