Worship - what to expect

Please join us for worship at 8am, 9:30am or 11am on a Sunday. At all our worship services you will find a warm welcome, space to encounter God in worship, and engaging preaching. The 8am service uses traditional Elizabethan English, is quiet, reflective and does not have any music; the 9:30am service is lead by a praise band and is shorter; the 11am service is a traditional Episcopal 'Rite II' service with organ and choir.

8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I

This service is for those who like to worship early and simply. A said service that uses the beautiful Elizabethan English of the Rite I Eucharist and makes the most of the powerful liturgy of the Anglican tradition, this service attracts a loyal band of worshipers who constitute an important and vital part of the St. James’ family.

9:30am Shorter Service with Praise Band

This Service follows a simpler liturgy and last about 40 minutes. We enjoy worship music lead by our praise band, and keep things nice and crisp for our younger members and those with shorter attention spans!

11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II

This service enjoys hymns and choir anthems led by organ and choir. We follow the traditional 'Rite II' Episcopal liturgy - which grounds us in the fundamentals of our faith each week and reminds us of who God calls us to be as his people. We'd always welcome new voices in the choir, which rehearses Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. If you'd like to join, just let Fr. Richard know.

Coffee Hour

If you worship at 8am, coffee is available straight after the service and then there will be coffee out all morning until after the 11am service. So feel free to come early or stay afterwards for either the 9:30am or 11am service.

St James' Episcopal Church

409 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

(610) 269-1774

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