Category Archives: Worship

SERVING IN WORSHIP – August 2013

Posted on July 31, 2013 by rector

  SERVING IN WORSHIP – August 2013            Readers & Eucharistic Ministers August 4 The Transfiguration:  Exodus 34:29-35 . Psalm 99 . 2 Peter 1:13-21 . Luke 9:28-36 Preacher and Celebrant:  The Reverend John Leech 8:00 Reader: Sharon Joy, EM: Jeff … Continue reading →

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Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity

Posted on May 7, 2013 by rector

Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity St Alban’s Episcopal Church celebrates three of the Principal Feasts of the Church later this spring, on three successive Sundays in May. The feast of the Ascension, May 12, we remember Jesus’ final words of farewell to … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Creation

Posted on March 1, 2013 by rector

“Thank you, Creator of the universe, for the people gathered around us today. We give thanks for the things of the earth that give us the means of life. Thank you for the plants, animals and birds that we use … Continue reading →

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Readings for Sundays and Holy Days

Posted on February 12, 2013 by rector

2014 From The Lectionary Page: The Episcopal Lectionary is based on the Revised Common Lectionary, which is, itself, based on the Roman Catholic Lectionary, a product of Vatican II. So it is that, most often, the Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, … Continue reading →

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Lectionary 2013

Posted on October 24, 2012 by rector

2013 January 6 The Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 January 13  (Baptism of Our Lord) First Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 January 20  Second Sunday after the Epiphany … Continue reading →

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WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Posted on October 18, 2012 by rector

A Worship Committee was formed earlier this year to be an advisory group with Fr. John.  Its purpose is to explore how we worship, what it means, how it serves our congregation and the community and consider what could be … Continue reading →

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What is Anglicanism?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by rector

Being a Christian comes first; read what Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, has to say about it. Being an Anglican is an expression of faith within a worldwide community, the Anglican Communion; read a perspective from the Church of England. … Continue reading →

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Readings for Summer Sundays

Posted on June 21, 2012 by rector

Readings for Sundays 2012 July – December

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Funerals

Posted on June 14, 2012 by rector

Planning a Memorial or Funeral Service at St. Alban’s Memorial and Funeral Arrangements at St. Alban’s Please call the church as soon as possible after there is a death to notify the priest. The priest will then be in touch … Continue reading →

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Military Parishioners

Posted on June 9, 2012 by rector

Prayers of the People each Sunday include prayers for the church, the world, our parish, those in need and those living or serving in places torn by war, civil strife or natural disaster. We pray for parishioners or their family … Continue reading →

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