A disciple is one who abides in Jesus having a mind through which Christ thinks, a heart through which Christ loves, a voice through which Christ speaks, and hands through which Christ loves.

These are some of the reasons so many people feel blessed to be in a liturgical church. Our congregation is a member of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), a part of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. As such, we worship thee Lord in a way which ensures the worshiper is engaged in the Gospel drama which moves from music to God’s Word to prayers to forgiveness of sins to Holy Communion. In this, there is a great blessing!

Those who are not familiar with the liturgy or who are not ready for active participation are welcome to say nothing and to join in when they are more comfortable.

Liturgy can seem rote or rigid. However, when a Liturgical service is conducted well, the liturgy can transport the worshiper along a gentle river, floating them through varying landscapes that quench the dry and heal the hurt. The beauty of familiar words is that they meet all aspects of the human condition.

The Gospel is called the Good News. It is Good News indeed as it tells the story of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, who became human like us to save us from our selfish nature. This Good News is woven through our liturgy bringing the message that Jesus became the means of our salvation by dying on the cross for our sins.

The liturgy used at the time of Holy Communion takes the worshiper back to the words of Jesus as He ate with His disciples and gave us the Last Supper. Jesus also tells us to “do this often” and we do. Holy Communion is offered in most of our primary worship services.

Liturgy seeks to ensure that the act of worship is never passive or something to be taken for granted. Christian worship should not be administered by the few and observed by the many. There are no spectators in Anglican liturgy; all are invited to be active participants in worship.

Anglican liturgy is how the early Christian Church worshiped. The earliest simple liturgy can be traced back to the day of Jesus’ disciples – the apostles – and the unbroken chain of their followers. The richness, depth and authenticity of their early worship are what we seek to emulate today in our rich liturgy.

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Q: What do we do in Small Groups?

We make disciples of Jesus who know the love of God, who have experienced his forgiveness and healing power, and who are being equipped for ministry.

Q: What is a Small Group?

A Small Group is an opportunity for the body of Christ to commit to meeting together on a regular basis to study scripture, worship, and pray. In doing so, we glorify God and connect relationally with one another.