Visiting Us

What to Expect When Visiting

The best way to get to know about St. Christopher's Church is to visit us on Sunday morning!

When you walk through the door for either of our Sunday services you will be warmly greeted by one of our members. They will give you a bulletin, which will make it easy to follow along in the service. We use the Book of Common Prayer, the page numbers will be indicated in the bulletin.

 

During the Offering of Peace, you will likely be offered a handshake and a verbal “Peace be with you” by those seated near you. During the 10:15 service, this is the time that the children will return from Sunday School and join their parents for Communion and the remainder of the service.

 

Baptized Christians from all denominations are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to receive a blessing only, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest. Communion is received at the Communion rail, kneeling or standing, as is your preference and comfort.

We welcome all children!

Jesus said, "Let the children come to me; do not stop them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." Mark 10:1

For the little ones, there is a small carpeted area for children to draw, look through books and play with quiet toys during the service. There are also rocking chairs in this area so you can comfortably hold your child on your lap if you choose. We understand that children move, make sounds, and find it difficult to sit like adults, yet we very much want them with us and welcome them with open arms! We realize that parents with babies or small children sometimes need to walk around in the back of the church or get up and retrieve a wayward toddler. Parents are also able to step out of the service with a wiggly child if need be, and follow the service in the vestibule or nearby nursery through the speaker system.