What to Expect in an Anglican Holy Communion Service at St. Paul’s (Los Altos)
Visiting an Anglican church for the first time? Wondering what Holy Communion looks like or how to follow along? In this video, we walk you through the shape and meaning of our worship service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Los Altos, California—from the opening prayers to receiving Communion at the altar.
Whether you’re new to liturgical worship or just curious about Anglican tradition, this guide will help you feel confident and spiritually prepared. Our prayer is that this video helps you feel welcome, oriented, and ready to join us in reverent, joyful worship. 📍 Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM
You’ll learn:
- Why Anglicans worship the way we do
- How to use the Book of Common Prayer and bulletin
- What to expect during each part of the Communion liturgy
- When to sit, stand, kneel, and respond
- Who is invited to receive Holy Communion and how Anglican worship is rich in Scripture, centered on Christ, and rooted in centuries of Christian tradition.
