WHAT HAPPENS ON
Sundays at Good Samaritan?
We know it can be intimidating, unfamiliar, and you might worry you’ll stand out. Don’t worry, we are excited to meet you, have people ready to get you (and your kids, if you are bringing any) settled. We will give you everything you need to follow along and participate in our service. Worship is at the heart of who we are and what we do at Good Samaritan. We worship to give God thanks for everything in our lives. We worship in times of joy and in times of sorrow because we believe God is present at all times and in all places. We worship with our questions and doubts because we find our lives are transformed when we open ourselves to each other and to God’s love and grace. We worship together because the Christian life is meant to be lived in community.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Eucharist Worship Services
Fall Schedule
8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Sundays
Fall Schedule
8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Sundays
We have two services on Sundays. At 8:00 a.m. we have a quiet, spoken service that is in-person only. Our 10:30 a.m. service has musical accompaniment and is also live-streamed. Children are welcome to attend Children’s Formation or to worship alongside their families for the whole service (and certainly are not required to stay silent – their vocal enthusiasm just adds to the joy)! Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is at the center of our worship. Communion is a simple meal in which we encounter and receive God’s grace in the ordinary things of bread and wine. The table at which we share Communion is Jesus’ table. All are welcome!
Adult and Youth Formation
Along with worship on Sunday mornings, we have opportunities for people of all ages to explore faith and grow in faith. Adult formation activities take place on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. but we also offer a weekday in-person/online Bible Study, as well as women-only and men-only groups. Children’s formation is offered during the school year as part of the Sunday 10:30 a.m. service, and youth are encouraged to join us in adult formation offerings. Please contact the clergy for more information.
We are an affirming Episcopal Church, which means that we are rooted in an ancient tradition, expressed today in our modern context. Our liturgy—the form and pattern of our worship service—comes from the ancient church and has found new ways of being practiced in every age, including today, and provides space to reflect on life, find peace, and encounter God’s presence. When you arrive, you’ll receive a bulletin with all the prayers, readings, songs for the service, as well as notes about when to do things like stand up (we tend to do that a lot in the Episcopal Church).
SERMONS
Sermons
on Audio
“Blind Faith” by Fr Chris McPeak, October 27, 2024
“Maybe We Don’t Know Everything, Job” by Fr Chris McPeak, October 20, 2024
“Preach the Gospel at All Times. If Necessary Use Words” by Fr Chris McPeak, September 29, 2024
“Proverbs 31 Woman Society” by Fr Chris McPeak, September 22, 2024
“Lady Wisdom, Holy Graffiti” by Fr Chris McPeak, September 15, 2024
“Jesus Gets Schooled” by Fr Chris McPeak, September 8, 2024
“My Beloved Is…” by Fr Chris McPeak, September 1, 2024
“Transformer Jesus” by Fr Chris McPeak, August 25, 2024
“Mary, Mother of Us All” by Fr Chris McPeak, August 18, 2024
“Cause and Effect and the Davidic Line” by Fr Chris McPeak, August 11, 2024
“Give us Ears to Hear and Voices to Speak” by Fr Chris McPeak, August 4, 2024
“Walking on Water: Logical or Miraculous?” by Fr Chris McPeak, July 28, 2024
“Compassionate ‘Rest’ Isn’t a Vacation” by Fr Chris McPeak, July 21, 2024
“It’s Coming to a [Be]Head[ing]” by Fr Chris McPeak, July 14, 2024
“Miracle Performance Anxiety” by Fr Chris McPeak, July 7, 2024
MILESTONES
Important Milestones of Faith
The ancient Christian practices of Baptism and Confirmation are important milestones for families and participants alike, but they are also deeply spiritual and full of important significance in one’s life of faith. If you are considering either Baptism or Confirmation for yourself or your family member, we’d love to hear from you and discover how we can support you in your Christian journey.
Baptism
In baptism, we are welcomed into God’s family, the church. Baptism celebrates God’s love and embrace for all people, and proclaims that God’s love is unconditional and absolute. Because of this, Baptism is a sacrament that is only done once in a person’s life. We celebrate Baptism several times throughout the year on major liturgical days, including the Baptism of our Lord (January), Easter Vigil (March/April), and All Saints Sunday (November). Those wishing to be baptized or to explore Baptism for a family member are invited to attend baptismal preparation classes with Good Samaritan clergy. If you would like more information about Baptism or would like to register for an upcoming baptismal preparation class, please contact the office at [email protected].
Confirmation
Confirmation is a sacramental rite of passage that strengthens and deepens the life of the baptized. If baptism is the beginning of the Christian life in community, Confirmation is a process of growing more deeply in faith and more closely into the community we call the Church. Confirmation is a part of the Youth Ministry of Good Samaritan and our youth are invited to discern whether Confirmation is right for them. Confirmation is also available to adults who participate in a different process of learning and discerning with the priests at Good Samaritan. If you are interested in confirmation for youth or adults, please contact the office at [email protected].
Weddings
Weddings, or Holy Matrimony, is one of the Sacraments of the Church in which two persons make life-long commitments to each other before God. Wedding services follow the order of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. If you are interested in getting more information about weddings at Good Samaritan, contact the office at [email protected].
Funerals
Good Samaritan is honored to offer Christian hospitality to those who have lost a loved one to death. Christians believe that in death life is not ended, but changed. The clergy and music leadership works with families to choose Scripture readings, hymns, music, and prayers that will honor the deceased, bring comfort to those who grieve, and give glory to Jesus Christ, who is Resurrection and Life. To arrange a funeral service at Good Samaritan contact the office at [email protected].
