WHAT HAPPENS ON

Sundays at Good Samaritan?

We’ve all walked into church for the first time.

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
8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on Sundays

Our 8:00 AM service is intimate, without music, and ideal for quiet contemplation. Our 10:30 AM service features musical accompaniment and usually a separate children’s formation during the first half. 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!

Christian Formation for All Ages

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 in between services (except for during the summer), but we also offer a weekday in-person/online Bible Study, and small groups for women and men. Children’s formation is offered during the school year as part of the Sunday 10:30 am service, and youth are encouraged to join us in adult formation offerings. Please contact the clergy for more information.

THIS IS YOUR CHURCH VIDEO SERIES

Especially for children and newcomers, the series explores what you may see at church and each item’s purpose.

This is Your Church Video Series

What is Worship Service Like? The Episcopal Tradition

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).

AUDIO
SERMONS

HOLY
BAPTISM

CONFIRMATION

WEDDINGS

FUNERALS

SERMONS

Sermons
on Audio

“Jesus, Barbies, and Demons” by Fr Chris McPeak, January 28, 2024

“It’s Not All About You, Jonah” by Fr Chris McPeak, January 21, 2024

“Baby Beluga, MLK, & A Prophet on Listening” by Fr Chris McPeak, January 14, 2024

“Jesus’ Baptism: A Coming Out Party” by Fr Chris McPeak, January 7, 2024

“No Time…But Now” by Fr Chris McPeak, December 31, 2023

“Caring for God” by Fr Chris McPeak, December 24, 2023 (10 PM service)

“Mary, Advent Mother” by Fr Chris McPeak, December 24, 2023 (Advent IV)

“God vs Government” by Fr Chris McPeak, December 10, 2023

“Advent Tidying” by Fr Chris McPeak, December 3. 2023

“Sheep, Goats, and Altruistic Others” by Fr Chris McPeak, November 26, 2023

“Talents and Zombies” by Fr Chris McPeak, November 19

“The Kingdom of Heaven is…Different” by Fr Chris McPeak, November 12, 2023

“The Unsolvable Problem” by Mthr Charissa Bradstreet, October 22, 2023

“Choosing the Seventh Story” Mthr Charissa Bradstreet, October 15, 2023

“Vineyards and Tenants: Parables of Judgment (and Grace) by Mthr Charissa Bradstreet, October 8, 2023

“A Shared Sermon of Stories” by Mthr Charissa Bradstreet and congregants, October 1, 2023

“Our Complaint with God’s Generosity” by Mthr Charissa Bradstreet, September 24, 2023

“Divine Mercy vs the Torture of Account Keeping” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, September 17, 2023

“Resisting Empire and Embracing Kinship” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, September 10, 2023

“The Place on Which you Stand is Holy Ground” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, September 3, 2023

“Send Her Away” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, August 20, 2023

“Take Heart, It Is I; Do Not Be Afraid” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, August 13, 2023

“Experiencing the Transfiguration” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, August 6, 2023

“Pursuing the Wisdom of God” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, July 30, 2023

“Good Seed and Bad Seed” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, July 23, 2023

“The Seed Planted Within Us” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, July 16, 2023

“To be Free from War Within” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, July 9, 2023

“Welcoming Christ: Let’s be Radical” by Joe O’Neil, July 2, 2023

“Do We Bring Peace or a Sword” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, June 25, 2023

“Sent to the Harassed and the Helpless” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, June 18, 2023

“The Ache that is an Invitation to the Table” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, June 11, 2023

“Trinity: Invitation to a Loving Unity” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, June 4, 2023

“Pentecost and Ted Lasso?” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, May 28, 2023

“The Sixth Sunday of Easter” by The Rev. Richard Weyls, May 21, 2023

“The Fifth Sunday of Easter” by Deacon Kathryn Ballinger, May 14, 2023

“Continuing in the Way, the Truth, and the Life” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, May 7, 2023

“Embracing Resurrection, Embracing Death” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, April 23, 2023

“As the Father Sent me, so I Send You” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, April 16, 2023

“Easter: Looking for Jesus While it is Still Dark” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, April 9, 2023

“Palm Procession & Procession to the Cross” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, April 2, 2023

“Bad Questions in the Face of Blindness” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, March 19, 2023

“Vulnerability and Unexpected Encounters” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, March 12, 2023

“Beginning Again” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, March 5, 2023

“Temptation and Trust” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, February 26, 2023

“Ash Wednesday: The Paradox of Penitence” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, February 22, 2023

“Transfiguration: Descending into Glory” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, February 19, 2023

“Embodying the Gospel” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, February 5, 2023

“Responding to Blessing with Justice, Love and Presence” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, January 29, 2023

“Come and See” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, January 15, 2023

“The God Who Gets into the Water with Us” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet, January 8, 2023

“The Holy Name”

“Christmas Eve” by Mthr. Charissa Bradstreet

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].