Instructed Eucharist Tuesday Night

Ironically, both our Tuesday evening classes and our Episcopal 101 are learning about worship, which is primary to who we are as Episcopalians. So when they asked if I could do an “instructed” Eucharist, it only made sense to combine the classes this month!

So, by request, I will be conducting an instructed service of Holy Eucharist on October 5 at 6:30pm.

An instructed Eucharist is a service where there is no sermon, but the priest explains the different portions of the worship service at various intervals.

This service will serve as the 5th part of our Tuesday night class on the “Dangerous Act of Worship” and our October meeting of Episcopal 101. All people are encouraged to attend to learn a more about our worship tradition. Even if you’re not signed up for either of these classes, and just want a refresher, come and join us!

The Dangerous Act of Worship

Tuesday Night Adult Education Returns September 7!

In his book, The Dangerous Act of Worship, Mark Labberton asserts that corporate worship shouldn’t merely point us upward toward God, but turn us outward as well, toward our neighbors.  He says worship should translate into transformed lives that care for the poor and the oppressed.  The Old Testament prophet Micah said to Israel, “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”  (Micah 6:8)  If worship is the humble walk, where does doing justice and loving mercy fit?  What does Sunday worship mean to you come Monday?  Let’s talk about it!  Mollie Smith will be leading this class on Tuesday nights for 6 weeks starting September 7, at 6:30 pm., to discuss the meaning of worship at St. Nicholas and beyond. You can sign up for the class by visiting www.stnicholashamilton.org/signup or by visiting the bulletin board in the hallway. Copies of the book are $12.00, but are not required to take the class.