Worship Services
Worship is the central part of our life together. Each week our community gathers to celebrate what God has done for us. Worship at Christ Church is intended for the honor and glory of God and to provide opportunities to hear and learn from the Word of God.
We want our visitors and members to feel welcome, comfortable and inspired. Our services provide a blend of traditional and contemporary aspects of worship. At all worship services at Christ Church, we use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. The purpose of liturgy is to involve people. The first half of the service includes the opening greetings, the reading of Scripture Lessons, the sermon and singing. The second half of the service includes prayers, the liturgy of the Lord's Supper, and Holy Communion.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion, also known as Holy Eucharist, the Lord's Supper, the Divine Liturgy, the Mass, and the Great Offering, is the central part of the act of worship at Christ Church. The Holy Eucharist was instituted by Christ and it recalls Jesus 'words and actions at the Last Supper. Celebrating the Eucharist renews and strengthens our union with Christ and our fellow Christians.
How to Receive Holy Communion
At Christ Church, communion is open to baptized Christians from any denomination. Those wishing to receive Communion, should go forward at the usher’s signal and kneel at the altar rail. They should hold out their hands to receive the bread. They may receive the wine by drinking from the common cup or they may dip their bread into the cup. Those not desiring wine may simply cross their arms and the wine will pass by. Those choosing not to receive communion may remain in their seats or may come forward (as for communion) for a blessing by kneeling and crossing their arms across their chests.