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A Welcome from the RectorEvery Sunday as I stand at the altar and hold up the bread and the wine I say this to the gathered community: “Everyone here is invited to share the bread and wine. For this is Christ’s table, and all are welcome.” That particular welcome is about the Holy Communion, but I hope you will find that it extends beyond the table and into al aspects of St. George’s, so that when you come, you will find yourself warmly embraced. Whether you are searching for a church home, visiting from somewhere else, or simply passing through, know that you are welcome here. This is a community where one is free to explore faith, ask questions, wonder, and connect with each other and with God. It is a place where we bring our faith and our doubts, a place where Jesus invites those of us who are weary and carrying heavy burdens to lay them down and find rest in him. It is a place of celebration and joy, and I hope you will come and see and experience St. George’s for yourself. Hope to see you on Sunday! -Connie+ |
About Our Services
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Find us at: 7010 Glenn Dale Road PO Box 188 Glenn Dale, MD 20769 Ample parking is available on the street and in a lot past the church and cemetery, on the right. |
Sunday at 8:00am — Contemplative Communion
This service is a spoken Holy Eucharist, where we read scripture, pray together, and share the bread and wine as Jesus did with his disciples at the Last Supper. This is a Rite II service from the Book of Common Prayer. Those who attend this service tend to describe it as an opportunity for quiet reflection in the midst of community. Sunday at 10:00am — Communion Service with Music This service is a Holy Eucharist with music led by our choir and accompanied by piano or guitar. Songs could be from any number of hymnals, including the Hymnal 1982, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, Gather, Voices Found, or more. On a monthly basis, the special Anthem Choir performs a special piece for the congregation. This service is designed to be engaging of adults, children, teenagers, to those who have never been to an Episcopal church before, and to those who claim the Episcopal church as their home. |
How We WorshipWorship is the center of our life together at St. George’s. We gather in community to praise God and celebrate God’s presence in our lives. We hear the stories of our faith in the words of our holy scriptures and reflect on how they speak to us today. We come together around the altar to share the bread and wine that is the real presence of Jesus Christ. At St. George’s, we welcome you to the Communion table, no matter your beliefs or where you are in your spiritual journey. As the celebrant says during the invitation to Communion, “This is Christ’s table, and all are welcome.”
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We vary the arrangement of our space to reflect the changing seasons of worship |
Our Worship Service
Worship at St. George’s is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary. We worship in the tradition of the Episcopal Church, which is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion (churches all over the world who have common roots in the Church of England). Our worship is both liturgical and sacramental, enriched by local expression.
What's a Liturgy?
We call our church service the "liturgy", which means simply, “the work of the people.” This understanding means that we place a high value on participation. We have clergy and others with designated roles in our worship, but worship is something that the gathered community does together. We welcome the participation of our young people, who serve as acolytes (altar servers), make announcements, sing with the choir, and add youthful energy to our final hymn.
We also value the sacramental God’s grace, present with us in our lives. We are sacramental people in that we look for God to be at work in the world. We experience the extraordinary presence of God in the ordinary gifts of creation, and we experience the presence of Jesus as we gather to share the bread and wine of Holy Communion.
What's a Liturgy?
We call our church service the "liturgy", which means simply, “the work of the people.” This understanding means that we place a high value on participation. We have clergy and others with designated roles in our worship, but worship is something that the gathered community does together. We welcome the participation of our young people, who serve as acolytes (altar servers), make announcements, sing with the choir, and add youthful energy to our final hymn.
We also value the sacramental God’s grace, present with us in our lives. We are sacramental people in that we look for God to be at work in the world. We experience the extraordinary presence of God in the ordinary gifts of creation, and we experience the presence of Jesus as we gather to share the bread and wine of Holy Communion.
Becoming a Member
We welcome everyone who would like to formally become a member of St. George’s! If you would like to officially join the parish, just fill out our Newcomer Survey! Whether you are coming from another Episcopal Church, another denomination or religious tradition, or no church at all, we are thrilled to have you become part of St. George’s!
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Hospitality
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Music
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The St. George's choir is accompanied by piano, guitar, and occasional percussion, and leads the singing each week at our 10am service. The music complements the readings of that service and are drawn from many sources, including spirituals, traditional songs from the Episcopal Hymnal, music from other Christian traditions, and an occasional original piece.
The final hymn of the 10am service includes lots of maracas, tambourines, and various hand held instruments, passed around by children in the service. Anthem Choir For special occasions, extra parishioners join the choir to form our Anthem Choir, assembling to provide music for holidays, weddings, funerals, and sometimes just as a recital during services. The weekly and Anthem choir is a non-audition group where everyone is encouraged to join! Come to our rehearsals at 7:30pm on Wednesdays or email our office, at [email protected]. |
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Children in Church
Children are welcome as full participants in our worship and are welcome to receive the Holy Communion of bread and wine, with parent’s permission. When you arrive, don't forget to pick up a children's bulletin and a small bag with coloring materials at the entrance to the sanctuary, as children are welcome to color or play quietly in the worship space.
The Nursery
Our nursery, called the cry room, is attached to the worship space and is a quiet space for the youngest St. Georgians or visitors. Those in the cry room can still participate in the service, as the audio from the sanctuary is played through speakers into the space and the sanctuary can be seen through a large window.
The Nursery
Our nursery, called the cry room, is attached to the worship space and is a quiet space for the youngest St. Georgians or visitors. Those in the cry room can still participate in the service, as the audio from the sanctuary is played through speakers into the space and the sanctuary can be seen through a large window.