In the Episcopal Church, the authority of and responsibility for the conduct of the worship and the spiritual jurisdiction of the Parish are vested in the clergy, subject to the Rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer, the Constitution and Canons of the Church, and the pastoral direction of the Bishop.

Worship at St. Michael's is more than what we do: Worship is what we are.

Before services begin, the nave is a place of quiet to allow for personal prayer and reflection. Our liturgy and music are used as an offering for the glory of God and as a help to the people in their worship, while recognizing that individual tastes in music differ widely. St. Michael's is a Eucharist-centered parish with a variety of other worship services offered throughout the church year. Compline is conducted by Episcopal Youth Community members on Wednesday nights in Lent, Morning Prayer on eight Sundays a year when the vicar is away. Noonday Prayers are read on Thursdays by the Daughters of the King, a community of women dedicated to prayer, service, and evangelism. Holy days and special celebrations are also observed throughout the year, including the Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the Great Easter Vigil, Michaelmas, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.

Worship is a source of strength and renewal for our parish; worship here is based firmly on the reading of Holy Scripture (Old Testament, Psalms, Epistles, and Gospels), the preaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ, and the celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Ordination, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation of a Penitent, and Unction (Healing of the Sick) according to the Book of Common Prayer.

Worship at St. Michael's is truly the "work of the people." We have young people in grades K-12 who serve as acolytes, and all are welcome to participate as lay readers, intercessors, choir members, and musicians.

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