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Saint Andrews - Worship
Worship Schedule
About Episcopal Worship
Sermons
Music
It's a sure thing! Have you ever banked on a "sure thing" so much so that the possibility that it would not happen had completely left your mind?
About Episcopal Worship
Sermons
Music
It's a sure thing! Have you ever banked on a "sure thing" so much so that the possibility that it would not happen had completely left your mind?
Worship at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal-Saratoga
The Eucharist is the central focal point of each service at Saint Andrew's. It celebrates and remembers Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and our awaiting his coming again. The service begins with The Liturgy of the Word and Collect of the day. The congregation sits while the lectors proceed to the lectern and read the scriptural passage of the Lesson and Epistle, which reflect on the history of God’s acts. The Psalm is sung. Everyone stands while the Deacon reads the Gospel from the Holy Bible. From the pulpit, the priest enlarges these lessons which reflect on our lives today.
The parish family celebrates with Holy Communion at each service with the elements of Bread and Wine. The liturgy is offered in a variety of ways. The Saturday Night Live service is an informal Eucharist and is held in the Memorial Chapel accompanied by a jazz piano or folk group. The children are invited to play quietly on the floor with toys as a more modern service is conducted. The service at 8:00am Sunday is a traditional Eucharist and is in the Chapel without music and is a quieter liturgy. The 9:00 Young at Heart service is a worship service for children 0-8, their parents and anyone else who thinks of themselves as young at heart. This service includes interactive songs, body movement, creative stories about the Sunday lesson, confession stones, Eucharist, colored prayers by the participants. The ten o’clock service is held in the sanctuary and celebrated at the main Altar. The liturgy is well served with the Choral Communion and enlarged procession including a crucifer, four to six acolytes, master of ceremonies, lay servers, and priests.
Following the sermon and meditative quiet, the Apostle’s creed is proclaimed followed by the Passing of the Peace. The Great Thanksgiving comes with the Holy Communion of Bread and Wine, recognizing Christ’s death on the cross for us that we might have life ever after. The worshipers may stand or kneel for prayer to show an act of humility before God.
All are welcomed to take Holy Communion at Saint Andrew’s.
The services close with a prayer and recessional followed by organ postlude.
The parish family celebrates with Holy Communion at each service with the elements of Bread and Wine. The liturgy is offered in a variety of ways. The Saturday Night Live service is an informal Eucharist and is held in the Memorial Chapel accompanied by a jazz piano or folk group. The children are invited to play quietly on the floor with toys as a more modern service is conducted. The service at 8:00am Sunday is a traditional Eucharist and is in the Chapel without music and is a quieter liturgy. The 9:00 Young at Heart service is a worship service for children 0-8, their parents and anyone else who thinks of themselves as young at heart. This service includes interactive songs, body movement, creative stories about the Sunday lesson, confession stones, Eucharist, colored prayers by the participants. The ten o’clock service is held in the sanctuary and celebrated at the main Altar. The liturgy is well served with the Choral Communion and enlarged procession including a crucifer, four to six acolytes, master of ceremonies, lay servers, and priests.
Following the sermon and meditative quiet, the Apostle’s creed is proclaimed followed by the Passing of the Peace. The Great Thanksgiving comes with the Holy Communion of Bread and Wine, recognizing Christ’s death on the cross for us that we might have life ever after. The worshipers may stand or kneel for prayer to show an act of humility before God.
All are welcomed to take Holy Communion at Saint Andrew’s.
The services close with a prayer and recessional followed by organ postlude.