What To Expect
What can I expect at St. Peter’s?
You might be wondering, what it is like at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Simply stated, at St. Peter’s Anglican Church it is all about Jesus. You will not be met with shame, guilt, or condemnation. And we are not concerned about how you are dressed, or where you came from, or what kind of background you have. The church is for all sorts of people, people with every kind of story imaginable.
What are worship services like?
St. Peter’s services are liturgical and follow the Book of Common Prayer (1662), a spiritual classic dating from the English Reformation. All of the liturgy is printed in a service booklet making participation in worship user-friendly and especially so for the newcomer.
How long will the service last?
The 9:30 am service typically runs hour and 15 minutes and is immediately followed by a Coffee Hour with light refreshments for casual conversations and fellowship. Visitors are especially invited to stay for Coffee Hour.
What do people wear?
You are welcome among us and attire ranges from dressed casual to traditional Sunday dress.
What is available for children?
Children are encouraged to worship with their parents. All baptized children are welcome at the rail to receive communion with their parents. Children that are not yet baptized are welcome to receive a prayer of blessing.
What kind of music will be sung?
Our music is drawn from Anglican hymnody and includes many favored classics of Martin Luther, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, John Newton, Keith and Kristyn Getty, and many others.
Will I be asked to do anything unexpected?
Liturgy means the "work of the people" so you can expect to be prompted to sit to listen, stand to praise, and kneel (as you are able) to pray, as well as to read responsively with the congregation. These directions are printed in the service booklet to make it easy for you to participate and know what is going on.
May I receive communion?
When communion is offered all present are warmly invited to Jesus’ table. If you are not a baptized follower of Jesus Christ for whatever reason, you are encouraged to come forward to the rail and fold your arms across your chest to be blessed by a priest. If you are a baptized Christian of any tradition, you are most welcomed and exhorted to receive the bread and wine offered in Holy Communion. Please come forward and extend your hands for the bread and cup of Christ with thankful hearts.