At Atonement, our worship is formed by The Book of Common Prayer and the rich spiritual tradition of Anglican liturgy and music, yet always warm and welcoming. We invite you to worship with us!
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
Looking for a quiet service to start the day? Our early morning worship in the Chapel includes readings from the Bible, thoughtful and practical preaching, prayers and Holy Communion. Our 8:00 am congregation is small, yet warm and welcoming (about 45 minutes).
9:55 am Holy Eucharist Prelude
Just prior to the 10:00 am service, we provide a musical prelude at 9:55 that provides time and sacred space for quiet reflection and prayer in the midst of our busy lives, and prepares our hearts and minds for the renewing of the Spirit within us. At 9:55 am our Music Director, Jim Millar, rings the church bell and walks down the aisle to begin the musical prelude. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity for a few minutes of rest in God’s peace.
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
The 10:00 am service is a festive one, enriched by our Senior Choir and Soloists under the direction of our Music Director, Jim Millar. Like our 8:00 am service, this service includes readings from the Bible, preaching, prayers and Communion (about 1 hour, 10 minutes).
Infants and children are always welcome (a Children’s activity bag is available from the usher). Nevertheless, there is a Playroom/Nursery for infants and todlers, as well as a Church School for children from Kindergarten through 6th grade, and Confirmation class for 7-9th grade.
Family Services – About once a month people of all ages worship together using an easy-to-follow service bulletin. Young people take an active part in this service, and there is a children’s sermon program that involves the entire congregation. Often, the Children’s Ensemble sings at this service, in addition to the Senior Choir.
7:00 pm Taize Prayers (Every other month-see homepage for upcoming Taize services)
Looking for a more meditative form of worship? Look no further! Our Taizé service is a candlelight service of simple songs, scripture, prayer and silence held in our Ecumenical Chapel. It is designed to encourage people of different Christian backgrounds, or none at all, to worship together. The service is accompanied by simple piano and flute music and voice. Our Taizé service was recently described by one of our members as “the most peaceful 45 minutes in my busy life.”
ASH WEDNESDAY & LENTEN SERVICES
ASH WEDNESDAY, February 22
7:00 am - Imposition of Ashes, Holy Eucharist
12:00 noon - Imposition of Ashes, Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm - Children’s Service, Imposition of Ashes
7:30 pm - Imposition of Ashes, Holy Eucharist - with music
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT, February 26
8:00 & 10:00 am - Great Litany in Candlelight Procession, Holy Eucharist Rite One
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT
7:00 am on March 14, 21, 28, April 4 - Holy Eucharist followed by coffee, muffins & conversation
HOLY WEEK SERVICES – Details to come
At Atonement, we hold services on Palm Sunday (2), Wednesday in Holy Week (1), Maundy Thursday (1), Good Friday (3), Holy Saturday (1 – Vigil) and Easter Sunday (2).