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Services
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The Service of Holy Matrimony, Blessing of a Marriage ~ The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage is one of the most joyful of the pastoral offices celebrated in our parish church. It is an occasion when we celebrate the covenant of marriage for those in our congregations called to this vocation and is also a time when we welcome to our Church many outside our community who may be visiting an Episcopal Church for the first time. The quiet dignity, beauty and traditional simplicity of the wedding liturgy can be an effective way of presenting our traditions and our faith to those who visit our church. Please notify Rev. Douglas if you would like to explore the blessings of marriage.
Couples are to contact the Parish Office at least six months before any wedding plans may be made. It is most important that arrangements are made first with the priest before any other arrangements are finalized (i.e. reception facilities, caterers, etc.). Weddings can be held in the Nave of the Church or in the Chapel, located in the front of the church off St. Paul Street. Wedding rehearsals are typically scheduled Friday evening at 6:30pm. Other times for rehearsals may be requested or required depending upon the schedule. Non–parishioners must contact a priest to be responsible for their wedding and be present for the rehearsal. In General liturgical music is required and suggested for more details speak with the priest.
Couples are to contact the Parish Office at least six months before any wedding plans may be made. It is most important that arrangements are made first with the priest before any other arrangements are finalized (i.e. reception facilities, caterers, etc.). Weddings can be held in the Nave of the Church or in the Chapel, located in the front of the church off St. Paul Street. Wedding rehearsals are typically scheduled Friday evening at 6:30pm. Other times for rehearsals may be requested or required depending upon the schedule. Non–parishioners must contact a priest to be responsible for their wedding and be present for the rehearsal. In General liturgical music is required and suggested for more details speak with the priest.
The Baptismal Font @ The Episcopal Church of St. Michael and All Angels ~ Photo taken by Marvin Edwards (Marvin's Shots)
The Rite of Holy Baptism ~ "Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church" (page 298 in the Book of Common Prayer). For Episcopalians, there are certain days in the Liturgical Calendar when baptisms are most appropriately administered: Easter Vigil, Pentecost Day, All Saints' Day and the First Sunday after Epiphany (Feast of Jesus' Baptism). Any parent considering the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for their child, or any adult seeking to be baptized, please call the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with Rev. Douglas.
The Rite of Confirmation ~ Confirmation is a Holy Sacrament in our continued spiritual development and bestows full membership into the Episcopal/Anglican Church. Any Adults or Parents/Guardians of youth in grades 9-12, interested in being confirmed, please call the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with Rev. Douglas.
Transferring from another Christian Church ~ Please speak with the Rev. Douglas immediately following any Service or call the Parish Office if you have already been Baptized or Confirmed and are interested in officially transferring your membership from another Christian Church.
Reaffirmation of Faith ~ Please speak with the Rev. Douglas immediately following any Service or call the Parish Office if you have already been Baptized or Confirmed and currently are not an active member of a church.
The Rite of Christian Burial ~ In the Episcopal Church, the funeral liturgy is primarily an act of worship. Indeed, "the liturgy of the funeral is an Easter liturgy" (Prayer Book, p. 507). While the Prayer Book refers to the whole complex as the "Burial of the Dead," the service includes much more than the actual burial and services with the body or Cremains present. It also provides for a liturgy after the burial of the body or a Memorial Service in the absence of the body (i.e. Cremation). The central proclamation of the Christian gospel is: "Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died" (I Cor 15:20). As St. Paul clearly wishes us to understand, the doctrine of the resurrection means that, at death, the physical body indeed perishes ("dust to dust") and is no more. Then in the resurrection, God provides a new (spiritual) body which bears "the image of the Man of Heaven," i.e., the Risen Christ (I Cor 15:44, 49; cf. vv. 35-54). In other words, in Christianity, our risen life is based on a new creative act of God, not a continuation of our natural life in a new form.
Transferring from another Christian Church ~ Please speak with the Rev. Douglas immediately following any Service or call the Parish Office if you have already been Baptized or Confirmed and are interested in officially transferring your membership from another Christian Church.
Reaffirmation of Faith ~ Please speak with the Rev. Douglas immediately following any Service or call the Parish Office if you have already been Baptized or Confirmed and currently are not an active member of a church.
The Rite of Christian Burial ~ In the Episcopal Church, the funeral liturgy is primarily an act of worship. Indeed, "the liturgy of the funeral is an Easter liturgy" (Prayer Book, p. 507). While the Prayer Book refers to the whole complex as the "Burial of the Dead," the service includes much more than the actual burial and services with the body or Cremains present. It also provides for a liturgy after the burial of the body or a Memorial Service in the absence of the body (i.e. Cremation). The central proclamation of the Christian gospel is: "Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died" (I Cor 15:20). As St. Paul clearly wishes us to understand, the doctrine of the resurrection means that, at death, the physical body indeed perishes ("dust to dust") and is no more. Then in the resurrection, God provides a new (spiritual) body which bears "the image of the Man of Heaven," i.e., the Risen Christ (I Cor 15:44, 49; cf. vv. 35-54). In other words, in Christianity, our risen life is based on a new creative act of God, not a continuation of our natural life in a new form.