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Sunday 10:00am: Holy Eucharist
Our People
Ministers of Our Church
The people of St. Elizabeth
Rector: Father John Forman
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel
Senior Warden: Sue Tierney
Junior Warden: Gwynne Taylor
Treasurer: Linda Knutsen
Secretary and Bookkeeper: Christine Ramirez
Organist: Joan Barnes
Newcomers
Your First Visit: expect friendly people and no judging
Our services start at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
We also have Evening Prayer on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., except for the last Wednesday of each month when we have an evening spoken Mass.
Come as you are, there is no dress code. We sing hymns, read from Scripture, share family updates, welcome newcomers, and partake in Holy Communion.
The Episcopal Eucharist has ancient roots. We trace our heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. The word "Episcopal" is a reference to the bishops that are the focus of our governance structure. Our theology has much in common with elements of Orthodox and Roman Catholic thought with a healthy consideration of many reform traditions and are intrigued with the cutting edge of theological insight and scholarship.
Our services follow an order spelled out in the Book of Common Prayer, a prescriptive guide to our services. It is called the Book of "Common" Prayer because the prayers and liturgies contained in the book are what Episcopalians and other Anglicans do together, rather than ti insist on a set of dogmatics.
The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure chest of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations, but it is also the primary symbol of our unity. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship, our common prayer. Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions, but remains open to what God is saying to the church now and from the future in many languages.
When you arrive, an usher will greet you and hand you a program. If you follow along in the program, you will see an order for how the service will unfold. In the program, you’ll see references to pages in the “BCP” (the red Book of Common Prayer) as well as hymns called out in the blue Hymnal. Use your program to guide you.
Are children welcome?
Children are very welcome in our Sunday School and in the Sanctuary during Sunday service. The congregation is a mix of long-time members and “newbies” who are delighted to see children in church.
“The Peace”: what is it and why is everyone hugging each other?
First-time visitors from other denominations can easily be confused by an Episcopal service: am I supposed to kneel? Sit down? Stand up? Cross myself? Bow when the cross goes by? Genuflect before approaching the altar? There are reasons for each of these gestures, but let your own piety be your guide. No one will judge you if you don’t know the ritual or the rules, or if you sit while others are standing or kneeling, or vice versa. We’re just happy to have you here and if you’re curious, we can explain the meaning behind all the “ups and downs.”
Joining St. Elizabeth
After getting to know us, if you’d like to become a member, we’d love to have you! Simply let Father John know and he will give you the details about joining the congregation officially, becoming baptized in the Episcopal Church, or transferring membership from another parish.
About the Episcopal Church
The Anglican Communion is the gathering of Anglican and Episcopal churches from around the world. Today, the Anglican Communion comprises more than 80 million members in 44 regional and national member churches in more than 160 countries. At the head of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
The Episcopal church, established shortly after the American Revolution, has its roots in the Anglican Church. The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England, had a strong following in colonial America. But when the colonies won their independence, the majority of America’s Anglican clergy refused to swear allegiance to the British monarch. As a result, the Episcopal Church was formed.
The Episcopal Church ordains people of all kinds to the priesthood as well as the diaconate and the episcopate. The current Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church is Michael Curry, the first African American primate in the United States.
The Episcopal Church has members in the United States and the territory of Puerto Rico; and also in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Venezuela, Curacao, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Taiwan, and the Virgin Islands.
As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, and we place our trust in the Holy Trinity.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced. We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience. We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.
Sunday 10:00am: Holy Eucharist
Our People
Ministers of Our Church
The people of St. Elizabeth
Rector: Father John Forman
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel
Senior Warden: Sue Tierney
Junior Warden: Gwynne Taylor
Treasurer: Linda Knutsen
Secretary and Bookkeeper: Christine Ramirez
Organist: Joan Barnes
Newcomers
Your First Visit: expect friendly people and no judging
Our services start at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
We also have Evening Prayer on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., except for the last Wednesday of each month when we have an evening spoken Mass.
Come as you are, there is no dress code. We sing hymns, read from Scripture, share family updates, welcome newcomers, and partake in Holy Communion.
The Episcopal Eucharist has ancient roots. We trace our heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. The word "Episcopal" is a reference to the bishops that are the focus of our governance structure. Our theology has much in common with elements of Orthodox and Roman Catholic thought with a healthy consideration of many reform traditions and are intrigued with the cutting edge of theological insight and scholarship.
Our services follow an order spelled out in the Book of Common Prayer, a prescriptive guide to our services. It is called the Book of "Common" Prayer because the prayers and liturgies contained in the book are what Episcopalians and other Anglicans do together, rather than ti insist on a set of dogmatics.
The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure chest of devotional and teaching resources for individuals and congregations, but it is also the primary symbol of our unity. We, who are many and diverse, come together in Christ through our worship, our common prayer. Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions, but remains open to what God is saying to the church now and from the future in many languages.
When you arrive, an usher will greet you and hand you a program. If you follow along in the program, you will see an order for how the service will unfold. In the program, you’ll see references to pages in the “BCP” (the red Book of Common Prayer) as well as hymns called out in the blue Hymnal. Use your program to guide you.
Are children welcome?
Children are very welcome in our Sunday School and in the Sanctuary during Sunday service. The congregation is a mix of long-time members and “newbies” who are delighted to see children in church.
“The Peace”: what is it and why is everyone hugging each other?
First-time visitors from other denominations can easily be confused by an Episcopal service: am I supposed to kneel? Sit down? Stand up? Cross myself? Bow when the cross goes by? Genuflect before approaching the altar? There are reasons for each of these gestures, but let your own piety be your guide. No one will judge you if you don’t know the ritual or the rules, or if you sit while others are standing or kneeling, or vice versa. We’re just happy to have you here and if you’re curious, we can explain the meaning behind all the “ups and downs.”
Joining St. Elizabeth
After getting to know us, if you’d like to become a member, we’d love to have you! Simply let Father John know and he will give you the details about joining the congregation officially, becoming baptized in the Episcopal Church, or transferring membership from another parish.
About the Episcopal Church
The Anglican Communion is the gathering of Anglican and Episcopal churches from around the world. Today, the Anglican Communion comprises more than 80 million members in 44 regional and national member churches in more than 160 countries. At the head of the Anglican Communion is the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
The Episcopal church, established shortly after the American Revolution, has its roots in the Anglican Church. The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England, had a strong following in colonial America. But when the colonies won their independence, the majority of America’s Anglican clergy refused to swear allegiance to the British monarch. As a result, the Episcopal Church was formed.
The Episcopal Church ordains people of all kinds to the priesthood as well as the diaconate and the episcopate. The current Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church is Michael Curry, the first African American primate in the United States.
The Episcopal Church has members in the United States and the territory of Puerto Rico; and also in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Venezuela, Curacao, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Taiwan, and the Virgin Islands.
As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, and we place our trust in the Holy Trinity.
We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person.
We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting.
Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church.
We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced. We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience. We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion.
All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.
Overview
Location
United States, Washington, Burien
Phone
+1 206-243-6844