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About our services
Worship is central to our life at Saint Nicholas’ – a joyful response to God’s goodness and love. Episcopal worship is based on the Book of Common Prayer. Just as most churches sing from the same book, we pray from the same book—which is based on the oldest public worship in the English language.
Every Sunday we celebrate the Holy Communion, following Jesus’ command to his disciples that we do this “in remembrance of him”. Our service, while dignified and ordered, is always a celebration of God’s love and graciousness.
Our music truly deepens and strengthens our worship. We are blessed with a marvelous music ministry under the brilliant leadership of Mr. Darryl Knapp, our Organist/Choirmaster.
The Prayer Book of the Episcopal Church in New Zealand sums it up very well when it says, “Worship is the highest activity of the human spirit… As Christians, whether we are engaged in the Church’s daily round of prayer and thanksgiving, or being touched by God at the turning points of our lives, we worship in response to the love of God, and out of love for one another. In worship we celebrate and make real that love, and it strengthens our commitment to Christ, each other, and those who stand in need. It is only as we care for each other and care for our neighbors that our regular worship makes sense. Love of God becomes love of neighbor.”
At the same time, trying to describe our worship is like trying to explain a beautiful sunset using only words. You really have to be there to appreciate and understand what is happening. Please join us to discover the depth, dignity, and joy of traditional Christian worship.
Many opportunities exist to participate in worship. For more information, please call 432-694-8856 or email stnicks@stnicksmt.org.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild is a way to worship God in the reverence of preparing the table for Holy Communion. Other responsibilities include preparation for funerals, weddings, baptisms and seasonal celebrations.
Worship Commission
The Worship Commission is an advisory committee chaired by the Rector of the Parish. Parishioners interested in liturgy and worship are invited to attend.
Special Events
Occasions such as Baptisms, Confirmation, Marriages, and seasonal celebrations – such as Christmas and Easter - mark significant occurrences in our congregational life. Special worship for these occasions highlights their importance.
Acolytes
In contemporary Anglicanism, a general term for servers, torchbearers, candle lighters, and banner-bearers. (provide a link for additional info)
Lectors
A lector is trained and appointed to read lessons from the Old Testament or lead the congregation in reading aloud the psalm for the day.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
In the absence of priests and deacons, lay eucharistic ministers may administer the consecrated bread and wine at any celebration of the eucharist. They may also share the sacrament with members of the congregation who were unable to attend due to illness or infirmity.
Home Communion
If you are unable to attend due to illness or infirmity, Lay Eucharistic Ministers remain available to share the sacrament in your home.
