Worship

Community prayer and worship are at the heart of what we do at St. Andrew's. At least once a week, we gather together to hear God's word proclaimed in scripture, song, and sermon, and to celebrate Christ's presence among us in the sacrament of Holy Communion.

Our primary way of worshipping is through the service of Holy Communion found in the Episcopal (Anglican) Book of Common Prayer. Our corporate worship is different from the way we may pray at home as individuals or families. It takes all of us to make it happen well. The best way to be involved is by joining us for worship on Sunday morning. You are also welcome to serve as an acolyte, lay reader, usher, altar guild member or choir member. To view a recent Sunday service bulletin in PDF format, please click here.

We follow the Revised Common Lectionary of readings from the Old and New Testament for our services. To view the lectionary online, please click here. Please note that on some special occasions such as St. Andrew's Day we use alternate readings. The church office can confirm readings in advance if you have questions.

Sunday 8:00 am Eucharist

The 8:00 am service is a simple Eucharist without hymns. The Rite 1 form of service is used. You may read about Rite 1 in the online Book of Common Prayer by clicking here.

Sunday 10:30 am Eucharist

The 10:30 am Eucharist includes music: both hymns and an anthem sung by the choir. The Rite 2 form of service is used. You may read about Rite 2 in the online Book of Common Prayer by clicking here. You also may listen to recent services to get a sense of how we worship by clicking here.

Childrens' Sunday School continues in parallel with the service with the children rejoining their parents at the Peace. A professionally staffed Nursery is available for children through age 3.

Recordings of recent Sunday morning services are found on this website here, and recent sermons are available in a variety of formats here. Please contact the office if you would like additional information about our worship.

Sunday 6:30 pm Eucharist

Sponsored jointly by St. Andrew's and the Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry, the 6:30 pm Eucharist takes place every Sunday during the academic year (September through May). All are welcome to join the students of the University of Maryland and the young adults of College Park. The service varies among Rite 1, Rite 2, and other Eucharistic liturgies. There usually is a potluck supper afterward in the Episcopal Student Center.

Wednesday 12:00 pm Eucharist

Sponsored jointly by St. Andrew's and the Episcopal/Anglican Campus Ministry, the Wednesday noon Eucharist takes place throughout the year. When the university is in session, the service is held at the Episcopal Student Center and is followed by a potluck lunch. All are welcome and parking passes are available from the church office.

Weekly Worship Schedule in Brief (Holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter may have different schedules)