Worship

Holy Eucharist (Communion)

The center of the life of the church is communal worship—and at Christ Church the focus of worship is the Holy Eucharist. Each Sunday we gather to share in the mystery of Christ’s presence in bread and wine, made for us into the living presence of the Christ. At Christ Church all ages participate in the Eucharistic celebration.

Instructed Eucharist
Father Lowry explains the eucharist to the children

New SATURDAY Services

Saturday Evening Eucharists start on April 13 at 5:00 PM. Although having all of us together for ‘corporate worship’ remains a tradition and a goal, our busy schedules suggest that we add a service to make weekly worship more accessible. We will keep all our Sunday services as well. The Saturday service and the Sunday evening service will have ‘child accessible’ homilies.

Weddings, Baptisms, etc.

Christ Church is a family church!  We embrace and celebrate those rites that are central to family life. Are you planning a wedding?   Would you like to schedule a baptism for your child or yourself?  Perhaps you need to know more about communion or confirmation?  We can help you.

To find out about conducting a funeral at Christ Church, please click here.  To speak to Father Lowry, please call the church office at 516-627-2184.

Sunday Services:

8:00   AM - Holy Eucharist
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with music
6:00   PM - Holy Eucharist

Father Lowry preaches at all three Sunday services.
During the school year, the Church School children attend Sunday School at the Community Reformed Church. They re-join their families at Coffee Hour.

Saturday Services:

5:00   PM - Holy Eucharist

Daily Services:

8:45   AM - Morning Prayer
5:45   PM - Evening Prayer

Morning Prayer is said on weekdays at 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd in the church.
Evening Prayer is also said Monday through Friday in the Chapel in the church.


Wednesdays:

8:45   AM - Morning Prayer
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

On Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. there is a mid-week celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the Chapel.  During the summer, there is an additional Wednesday evening home Eucharist followed by a pot-luck dinner.

Participate in the Service

In addition to clergy participation in the liturgy, we also have a large group of lay-people who regularly assist at the Eucharist. This includes lectors, intercessors, lay-Eucharistic ministers, acolytes, choristers and members of the altar guild. Young people in junior and senior high school are also encouraged to participate as lectors and intercessors.


Pastoral Care

Father Lowry or a trained lay minister is available to visit you in the hospital or at home. Please click on counseling if you would like to meet with Father Lowry privately.

Bible Readings

Find out what the appointed readings are by clicking on the Episcopal Lectionary page.

Inspiration

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name;
worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.    Psalm 29:2


Last Modified April 25, 2013