About the Worship Service at St. Francis
New? Confused? Don’t worry! We are genuinely pleased to have you worship here today. We suspect you may have some questions.
Everybody you see was a newcomer at one time or another and we’ve all had questions – probably the very same ones. So, don’t hesitate to ask a question!
Books? This bulletin contains our liturgy, and all you need along with this bulletin is the blue Hymnal (songs marked H###, S###) and the White book (Songs marked W##) found in the pew rack for singing the hymns. From time to time we place special music or additional readings in this announcement sheet for your convenience.
But there is plenty more if you like! We have included the page numbers of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP), also found in the pew rack. This is the sourcebook for our liturgy, and is a wonderful resource for prayer and study.
Episcopal worship invites participation by all the people to experience the risen Christ in this place. We want you to be comfortable so you can worship God and enjoy your visit today.
The posture of prayer, whether sitting, standing or kneeling is only a physical manifestation of the inward attitude of prayer. If you adopt the attitude of prayer then you may adapt the posture of prayer to suit your own needs. When you’re worshiping God, you can’t get it wrong!
Regardless of what anybody else is doing, don’t do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Remember, if you need help, ask the person next to you. We like people here at St. Francis.
If you’re wondering “Am I allowed to take communion here?” the answer is not only “YES,” but also “WE HOPE YOU WILL.”
We invite all who are baptized to come forward and join us in receiving Holy Communion. Those who wish to come and receive a blessing instead of communion come to the rail and simply fold both arms across their chest to signal their desire.
We are delighted you’re here, and we want you to come back. May God bless you this day; you have blessed us with your presence.
Everybody you see was a newcomer at one time or another and we’ve all had questions – probably the very same ones. So, don’t hesitate to ask a question!
Books? This bulletin contains our liturgy, and all you need along with this bulletin is the blue Hymnal (songs marked H###, S###) and the White book (Songs marked W##) found in the pew rack for singing the hymns. From time to time we place special music or additional readings in this announcement sheet for your convenience.
But there is plenty more if you like! We have included the page numbers of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP), also found in the pew rack. This is the sourcebook for our liturgy, and is a wonderful resource for prayer and study.
Episcopal worship invites participation by all the people to experience the risen Christ in this place. We want you to be comfortable so you can worship God and enjoy your visit today.
The posture of prayer, whether sitting, standing or kneeling is only a physical manifestation of the inward attitude of prayer. If you adopt the attitude of prayer then you may adapt the posture of prayer to suit your own needs. When you’re worshiping God, you can’t get it wrong!
Regardless of what anybody else is doing, don’t do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Remember, if you need help, ask the person next to you. We like people here at St. Francis.
If you’re wondering “Am I allowed to take communion here?” the answer is not only “YES,” but also “WE HOPE YOU WILL.”
We invite all who are baptized to come forward and join us in receiving Holy Communion. Those who wish to come and receive a blessing instead of communion come to the rail and simply fold both arms across their chest to signal their desire.
We are delighted you’re here, and we want you to come back. May God bless you this day; you have blessed us with your presence.