- We follow a printed liturgy, which is remarkably similar to Roman Catholic and also to Lutheran. We print most things in the bulletin (worship guide), to make it easier to follow along.
- We celebrate Holy Communion every Sunday. All people are invited to receive Holy Communion. Those who prefer not to receive are invited to come forward at the time of communion for a blessing. Parents are encouraged to retrieve their children from the nursery and bring them to the altar for communion or a blessing.
- We follow the Revised Common Lectionary, a schedule of Bible readings that is used by many denominations. Following a 3-year cycle we read most of the 4 gospels, most of the New Testament, and large portions of the Older Testament.
- We love to sing. It’s not unusual for our accompanist to drop out and let the whole congregation sing a cappella, in 4-part harmony.
- We are formal yet informal. We sing music ancient and modern in the same worship service. We value beauty and dignity, and also spontaneity. We honor laughter and tears. We strive to recognize Christ in our midst, wherever 2 or three are gathered together.
- Children of all ages are encouraged to worship with their families. Children’s bulletins and activity bags are provided for use during the service. A professionally staffed nursery is available during the service for the very young and restless, up to age 5.
- Healing prayers are available every Sunday at the time of communion. You may come for prayers for yourself or for another person.
- The Lord’s Prayer – Periodically throughout the year St. Anne’s prays the 20th century translation of the Lord’s Prayer. To learn more about why, and about the “original” Lord’s Prayer, click here.
