Worship | episcopal Sunday worship, epsicopal services

At Atonement, our Christian worship is formed by The Book of Common Prayer. Worshipping God, the source of love, beauty and holiness means that we strive for beautiful, inspiring services that are also warm and welcoming. The Episcopal/Anglican church is seen as a “bridge” between Roman Catholic, Eastern and Protestant traditions.

Our most common service is the Holy Eucharist, which includes hymns, readings from the Bible, a sermon, prayers and Holy Communion. Each service is crafted for the church season and the needs of the larger community. Members of the congregation assist in leading worship. They serve as Ushers, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir Members, and on the Altar Guild

The Lynne Bleich Weber Ecumenical Chapel
is a lovely and quiet space that is open 24/7 for prayer and meditation. The chapel was re-named in 2018 celebrating the 25th anniversary of our rector's ordination. Lynne Weber has served as Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officer for 20 years, and also assists at the national level.

Worship Services

Holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday

at 10:00 am (9:55 Prelude) in our air-conditioned chapel during summer months, through Labor Day weekend
at 10:00 am (9:55 Prelude) in the church with choir and soloists from September through June. Healing prayer and anointing at most services, during Communion.

Church School children (pre-K – 5th) and Confirmation teens (6th-8th) begin in the church at 9:55 a.m., and leave with their teachers for their classes after the opening hymn and prayer. They rejoin the congregation for Holy Communion.

However -- Children are ALWAYS welcome in church. A "Soft Spot" is available in the church for young families.

Refreshments follow the service in the Reception Room

FACEBOOK LIVE PRAYERS FOR HEALING, INSPIRATION, GRATITUDE, AND REMEMBRANCE are held every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. You don't need a personal Facebook page to participate, and prayer requests are always welcome in the chat or beforehand to the Rector (email, text, or call), or through the Contact Page here on our website. These services are suspended for the summer months.

Taize Prayers

7:00 pm on seven Sundays/year in the Chapel

Looking for a more meditative form of worship? Look no further! Our Taizé service is a candlelight service of simple songs, scripture, prayer, and ten minutes of silence. It is designed to encourage people of different Christian backgrounds, or none at all, to worship together. The songs, using just a few words, are sung many times in a meditative way, to allow our hearts and minds to find peace in God's presence. The service is accompanied by piano, flute, drum, and voice.

Our Taizé service is described by one of our members as “the most peaceful 45 minutes in my busy life.”

Special Services

Baptism, Marriage, Confirmation, Reconciliation/Confession, as well as pastoral counseling are offered to all – by appointment; you don’t have to be a member of Atonement. Call or contact us by email, and we’ll get back to you.

Even better drop by the church office during regular hours.

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tel: 201.568.1763

Email: parish.admin@atonement-tenafly.org