The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
The Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Proper 29)
8:00 a.m.
This 25-30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a short homily, and a Said Mass.
9:00 a.m.
This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music is sung by the younger choristers and probationers of the choir.
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Join us for classes for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Engaging lessons are prepared for the students in keeping with our commitment to the Christian formation of our young members. For more information, or to register, please contact Father Spurlock. Sunday School classes are held on the third...
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Fr Austin discusses the book edited by Ben Quash and Michael Ward, with an eye toward why it matters what Christians believe. There are a number of classic mistakes in understanding Christian faith (for instance, that Jesus is not really equal to God, or that Jesus has a human body but not a human mind)....
11:00 a.m.
Above: The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now. Included in this Festal Eucharist are hymns sung by the congregation and choir, additional music sung exclusively by the choir, lessons, prayers, a sermon, and a Rite I Mass. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Details of the...
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book. Nametags are available.
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
All are welcome to join us today in the library from 1 to 2 p.m. to experience the joy of a cappella singing. No skill required. Suggested fee: $20. All proceeds go to the stained glass window restoration.
4:00 p.m.
Above: On the exterior of Saint Thomas Church, above the Rose Window, are the words "Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ." Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church has been sung regularly since the Sixteenth Century....
