Anglican Worship at Saint Paul’s

Worship in the Anglican tradition is not a performance to watch, but a sacred drama to enter. At Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, we gather each Sunday to offer ourselves to God through the ancient and ever-new pattern of Word and Sacrament.

Holy Communion: The Heart of Christian Worship

The Anglican liturgy reflects the earliest structure of Christian worship, which itself draws upon the rhythms of the Jewish synagogue. The first half of the service centers on the reading and preaching of the Word. The second half centers on the offering of the bread and wine—the work of the people joined to the perfect offering of Christ on the Cross.

Word and Sacrifice

In the liturgy, we present our lives—symbolized in bread and wine—upon the altar. These humble gifts represent our labor, our time, our selves. In return, through the mystery of the Sacrament, Christ joins them to His own Body and Blood, and returns them to us as divine life. This is true communion with the risen Lord.

In so doing, the congregation fulfills the call of Romans 12:1:

“I appeal to you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

Romans 12:1 (KJV)

The Shape of Anglican Worship

  • Confession & Absolution: We begin by acknowledging our sins before God and receiving His forgiveness.
  • Scripture & Preaching: Lessons from the Old and New Testaments are read, followed by a sermon rooted in God’s Word.
  • The Creed: Together we affirm the ancient faith of the Church.
  • The Great Thanksgiving: We lift our hearts to the Lord, giving thanks in union with angels and archangels.
  • Communion: We receive the Body and Blood of Christ as spiritual nourishment and unity in Him.
  • Blessing & Sending: We are sent out to serve the Lord in the world.

Our liturgy is rich in Scripture, shaped by beauty, and anchored in reverence. The language, postures, prayers, and sacraments form our hearts to love what is holy and true. Worship is not just something we do—it’s something God does in us.

All Are Welcome

If you are exploring the Christian faith or new to Anglicanism, we invite you to join us in worship. Whether you are just beginning to ask questions or are a lifelong believer, you will find here a place of reverent praise and joyful community.