Worship

Our worship centers on the Holy Eucharist - also called Holy Communion, the Mass, or the Lord's Supper.  We celebrate the Holy Eucharist using The Book of Common Prayer.
We invite everyone to worship with us, and all who seek God and are drawn to Jesus are welcome to receive Communion.  

Throughout the year we also offer special observances to mark the holiest days of the Christian year, such as Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and All Saints Day.

At St. Margaret’s, we value reverent silence before the service, for prayer and meditation. Within the service, there are several shorter occasions for silent reflection and prayer. These are indicated in the service booklet.  After the service, conversation is appropriate, and the greeting of familiar and unfamiliar faces is encouraged!

Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in the worship services here at St. Margaret's.   

Paper and crayons and a basket of soft toys are available for the children as they enter the worship service.  Please return the crayons and toys to their respective baskets following the service.  We also provide rocking chairs at the back of the sanctuary for parents of small children. 

If there are days when you feel it is best for your child to not participate in the service, nursery care for children up to five years of age is available. The Nursery is open year-round on Sunday mornings during worship and the Sunday School hour.  If you choose to take advantage of the nursery, please feel free to bring your child back to participate in communion.

The Christian life includes many landmarks as we grow in the faith.  We celebrate each turning point in a special way through worship.  If you would like to participate in any of these rites, please contact a member of the Clergy.

Baptism is the Sacrament by which God adopts us as God's children and makes us members of the Christian Church.  Anyone of any age may be baptized if they have not already been baptized with water in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  We administer baptism throughout the year.

Confirmation is the Sacrament in which we make a mature public commitment to Christ in the presence of the Bishop and receive the Laying on of Hands.  Through this Rite, the Holy Spirit further strengthens us for God's work.  Those who are in the Sixth Grade or older may be confirmed after a period of preparation.

Holy Matrimony or Christian Marriage is the Sacrament in which a woman and man enter into a life-long union. In this Sacrament, couples make their vows before God and the faithful and receiving the grace and blessing of God to fulfill those vows.  Marriage preparation is extensive so consultation with the clergy is necessary before scheduling a date.  At least one member of the couple must be an active member of this parish for six months before a wedding is scheduled.

Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we too shall be raised. Members are properly buried from the Church and the Clergy are available at any time to provide the desired ministrations. St. Margaret’s also has a columbarium. Those wishing to reserve a place in the Columbarium should make arrangements with the church office.