It’s tough being new at a church. At St. Aidan’s we want you to feel less like a visitor and more like a friend.

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What to expect?

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Come in, grab a worship guide, find a seat, and feel free to join in at your own pace.

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Our service contains written prayers and responses because we want worship to be something we do together.

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Following a liturgy may be a little different than what you are used to. Don’t let that stress you out. Most of us didn’t grow up worshipping this way either. 

 

We celebrate the Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper, every week. As Anglicans we believe that Jesus calls us together in community to hear from his Word and to receive his gifts from the Table. This is the centerpiece of our worship together. At St. Aidan's, all baptized Christians, regardless of denomination, are welcome at the Lord’s Table.

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Liturgical Worship

 

The word “liturgy” refers to the order of worship that we follow. St. Aidan’s Church comes from the Anglican tradition and our worship comes to us from the ancient Celtic practices of the Church. We believe that gathering together to celebrate Christ’s Good News is the central act of our community. Our goal in joining together for worship is to see the Gospel proclaimed in our lives through the sacraments of the Church.

 

A sacrament involves the use of material things as a sign and pledge of God’s grace, and as a means by which we receive his gifts. The two parts of a sacrament are the outward and visible sign, and the inward and spiritual grace. Jesus Christ, in the Gospel, appointed for his Church, two sacraments. They are Baptism and Holy Communion. Through baptism we dedicate our lives to following after Christ and devoted ourselves to His teachings. Through Holy Communion we are invited to participate with Christ in His death and resurrection, and to proclaim His Kingdom in our own lives.