At the heart of our Christian faith community is the renewing and transforming practice of worship and prayer. We follow the Episcopal worship tradition, using the Book of Common Prayer as a guide for our annual, seasonal, weekly and daily worship habits. In the context of a worshipping community we offer the sacraments of communion and baptism. We surround people in worship for the life affirming sacramental acts of confirmation, confession, ordination, marriage, and burial.
Regathering for In-Person Worship
The Regathering Team met on Saturday, April 17th, and we are excited to announce dates for re-gathering for in-person worship in the Historic Church and at Baker Park.
We will begin in-person Sunday Worship on May 9th.
Worship in the Historic Church, 10am: You may sign up for in-person indoor worship, which will begin May 9th at 10am. We will begin with 25 people invited into the pews and grow each Sunday to increase the number of people gathered for worship. We will continue to observe pandemic precautions (masks, distance, and hand washing). We are aware that May 23rd and May 30th will be filled up with baptism and confirmation families. So please note on those weeks, if you are not part of the baptisms or confirmations, you may want to consider worshipping outdoors at Baker Park
Pop-Up Church @ Baker Park, 4pm: We will offer outdoor worship in Baker Park next to the Carillon. There is no sign-up for this worship service, anyone is invited to attend. We will continue to observe pandemic precautions (masks, distance, and hand sanitizer). Please, bring your chair or a blanket for your comfort. We will have ushers assigned to the service, but if you would like to help with readings, prayers, or others ways to lead worship – step forward and volunteer! Together, we are the Body of Christ and need all the members of that body.
During this time of COVID-19 and our desire to keep the community safe, we have been limiting the number of people gathering in the building for worship depending on the prevalence of infection cases in Frederick County.
Because this is a rapidly changing situation, please check the COVID-19 Phase we are in to understand how we are gathering for worship at this time.
Contemporary & Ancient
Forms of Prayer and Worship
At All Saints’, we offer contemporary and ancient forms of prayer and worship. We know that God speaks to us in the spiritual language of our ancestors as well as the fresh expressions of our children.
God is always speaking. Worship and prayer teach us to listen and hold open our hearts that we might resonate with God’s voice.
PERSONAL & COMMUNITY PRAYER
Learn more about opportunities to participate in personal and community prayer, including the Daily Office, Centering Prayer, our Prayer Labyrinth, and ways to Make a Prayer Request.
Human beings are made to live in cycles of work and rest, labor and renewal — we are sent out and then God gathers us back in.
These ancient practices were explored and developed by early Christian monastic communities. They recognized the need for a prayer rhythm and created a Rule of Life to serve the whole community. Today, we invite you to join us and develop your own rule of life that includes, daily, weekly, and seasonal practices to nourish your soul and equip you to serve in the world.
