When you attend a service at St. Michael's, plan on a warm welcome! We wear nametags and encourage you to wear a temporary one loated on the table in the main foyer.
Our regular Sunday worship follows the Book of Common Prayer, which unites Episcopalians around the world in common worship, and brings our deep tradition to lifeevery week. The music at St. Michael's will support your welcome while instruments and voices lift our congregation in worship. Our words and music convey who God is and offers a pause from the demands and pace of our lives and culture.
Children are welcome in our service, and there is a brief children's sermon offered each Sunday just before the adult sermon. There is a nursery and Sunday School offered during the 10 o'clock service.
We hope that you will find a church home with us, and in time you will see that there are many opportunities offered for you to learn more about your faith and share it in words and actions. Here at St. Michael's, you will encounter a community that loves God and enjoys being with each other. We invite you to join us!
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St. Michael’s looks forward to giving you a warm welcome, and please know that there is a place for you and your family within our congregation. You will find our congregation is filled with people of all different occupations and interests, just like you. It is with great joy that we welcome all worshipers!
If you have young children, there is a nursery located downstairs for children from birth to three years old. There is also a “soft space” located just down the hall, where your toddler may romp around as you view the live streaming service on TV. All of our Family Ministries staff are certified in the course, “Keeping God’s People Safe.” We are committed to caring for our youth in a very loving, caring and safe environment. For children older than 3 years old, take a look at our Children’s Ministry or Youth Ministry portion of this site.
We offer workshops throughout the year and encourage those who are interested in diving deeper into their faith to attend these classes. These classes are listed under Events on this site, or, in The eSword Newsletter, as they become available.
At St. Michael’s you will join with a congregation who celebrates a liturgy that is full of tradition and spirituality. The people are very welcoming and friendly to all people of all ages.
St. Michael’s is located on the corner of Hillside and Dundee in Barrington, IL.
We encourage people to dress comfortably. For some, that may mean dressing up, but for most it simply means wearing casual clothes.
We love your kids, and like you, we want them to have the best worship experience possible. We believe this experience is with our Church School on Sunday mornings. There they will have the opportunity to worship and learn God’s Word in a way they can relate to and understand. This also frees you up to worship without any distractions.
When we celebrate the Eucharist, which is every Sunday morning at both services, we share the bread and wine for Holy Communion. If the Eucharist is celebrated during the weekday, or at any other time, the bread and wine is always given for Holy Communion. If you do not wish to receive the wine, crossing your arms over your chest informs the chalice bearer that you do not wish to receive the wine. Receiving Holy Communion is an integral part of our service.
As Episcopalians we believe in giving of ourselves through time, talent and treasure. We naturally accept offerings and/or pledges to support our parish and our work in the community and beyond. You can make your offering or pledge online through our website, if you choose.
We will never ask you to stand up and introduce yourself. You will be able to attend our service and sit wherever you choose. We hope though, that you will inform a greeter or usher that this is your first visit, so that they can assist you and answer any question you may have. We invite you to come to the Community Room for coffee after the service to meet some of our parishioners in a casual setting. If you cannot stay, we understand, but hope that you will return and visit us again.
Our Rite I service at 8 am is a more traditional service with little music. Our Rite II service at 10 am includes music with the Adult Choir and occasionally our Bell Choir or Children’s Choir.
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