Sunday Schedule

Worship Times
Holy Eucharist
8:00 am - Rite I
10:30 am - Rite II
(with music & choir)

Adult Bible Study
-Harvey House
Episcopal 101
-Mathes Hall
9:15 am

Children's Sunday School
10:15 am

Christian Formation

FIRST INTENTIONAL COMMUNION

Children in 2nd Grade are invited to prepare for First Intentional Communion starting in March. There are four sessions with Fr. Bill which are currently scheduled on Wednesdays from 3:30—4:30PM on March 10th, 17th & 31st and April 14th. The liturgy of First Intentional Communion will be on Sunday April 18th during 10:30AM worship. Please contact Fr. Bill for more information.

Sunday Morning - Making Sense of the Episcopal Church
With Fr. Bill

9:15 AM In the Rector's Study, Lower Level, Mathes Hall

All are welcome to join Fr. Bill in his study for a continuing study of the Episcopal Church. Classes continue through the end of April. Contact Fr. Bill for further information.

Sunday Morning - Lectionary Bible Study
With Ted Grindstaff

9:30 AM In the Library, Mathes Hall

Get a deeper appreciation of the Sunday Scriptures when you attend the study in Harvey House facilitated by Ted Grindstaff. All welcome to join this study of the scripture read in church. Find a copy of the scripture (we follow the RCL) by clicking on this link to take you to The Lectionary Page.

Tuesday - Contemplative Prayer
8:10 AM
In the Chapel, Mathes Hall

Come to the Chapel in Mathes Hall at 8:10 AM for 20 to 30 minute time of guided quiet prayer facilitated by Debbie Jarvis. Debbie prays that these blessed times together will both deepen our awareness of the Holy Spirit's presence in our midst and our love for one another. May the Holy Spirit draw others from the church and the community who might be nurtured within this quiet fellowship.

Tuesday Morning - Study Group

"People in the Bible; Their Lives and Times"
Led by Liz Gorrell
Tuesdays at 9:15 AM in Mathes Hall

As many are prone to say; the best place to start is the beginning! So this group will begin with Genesis and Adam and Eve as an opening topic, with a new person or persons being introduced each Tuesday. Add in some archeology, geography, what was life like and 'could there be more to the story?' and the discussion expands.

Gather at 9:15 AM for coffee and fellowship before starting our study time at 9:30 AM.

 

Tuesday - Workplace Bible Study
at Noon in the Offices of Kay, Casto & Chaney
15th floor, Chase Tower, 707 Virginia Street, East Charleston.

This study group uses Synthesis CE which is provided. All are welcome to join this lunchtime group. Contact Monika Hussell for further information.

Wednesday Morning - Benedictine Study and Breakfast
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM in Mathes Hall

An adult education program exploring Benedictine Spirituality. Weekly prayer and discussion that springs from the Rule of Saint Benedict. Click Benedictine Bible Study for full details and description. Hot Continental Breakfast provided. Contact Stan Thomas for more information.

Wednesday - Holy Eucharist
10:30AM in the Chapel, Mathes Hall

RESUMES DECEMBER 9TH

Something special happens in the Chapel in Mathes Hall on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. This very relaxed Holy Eucharist includes a teaching on the Saint of the Week by Father Bill. In many ways, this teaching is an open dialog that allows everyone present to share fully the intent of the following Collect of the Holy Eucharist:

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of his passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of his redemption; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday - Education for Ministry
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Library, Mathes Hall


Edna Thomas of Saint Matthews and Beth Hamerick of St. John's co-mentor this study group using materials developed by the seminary at the University of the South-Sewanee. Click here to learn more about EfM.

Weekly Choir Rehearsals
Thursdays, 7:30 PM in the Church

Our choir always welcomes new voices; contact John Marshall, Director of Adult Choir to discuss your participation or come along to a rehearsal.

 

Our Sunday School provides three classes for preschool children through grade six and runs concurrently with the 10:30am Eucharist Service.

Fully staffed nursery available every Sunday to provide a safe environment for babies and toddlers while parents are in church.

Click here to access our Sunday School Homepage.

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We proudly use the Episcopal Children's Curriculum which provides us with biblically based and liturgically oriented lessons. With nine years worth of programming, our youth never repeat a class during their time at our Sunday School

ECC Materials

 

Santa and Saint Nicholas hand puppetsSanta and Saint Nicholas handpuppets were used in a short teaching by the rector at the beginning of the announcements on Sunday, December 4, 2005. Click on either Santa or Saint Nicholas to download and hear this brief talk. Please be paSaint Nicholas provides a dowrytient. The amount of time it takes to download the teaching depends on the speed of your internet connection. You can learn more about Saint Nicholas by clicking on the graphic to the right.

 

 


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