Liturgy & Music

This commission is led by a dedicated team of parishioners and staff who gather on a periodic basis to create, plan and reflect on our worship services.   Liturgy does have an order, but within that order there is room for creativity and flexibility, which provides many opportunities to tailor services and music to the seasons of the church year.  These services are planned with intentionality and much prayer recognizing that as Anglicans worship is at our core, our center from which everything else flow

The meaning of the word liturgy is the work of the people.  On any given weekend, it takes no less than 50 people to support the services.  The altar guild, the chalice bearer, the lector, the litanist, the acolytes, the choir, the ushers, the flower guild, the oblation bearers, the organist, the choir director, the vestryperson, the priests are committed to serving God by serving you and those who come through our red doors.  There is no stranger in the sight of God so it is our hope that together we provide a place of welcome and wonder.

The next time you are in church, take a moment.  Look around the sanctuary, see the work of those behind and before the bricks and give thanks.  Ask God … is this where I’m to serve?  How can I support those in this ministry?  Perhaps a team member can assist you in your discernment. 

A Prayer

Holy Spirit living within us, guide our hearts and minds as we welcome today all those who worship with us at St. Timothy’s.  Give us discerning hearts so that every one who crosses our threshold feels welcomed in the spirit of your love.  Help us to recognize each person as an individual sent by you who will enrich our lives.  And most of all, O God, let this be a place of love and acceptance of all your children; in the name of your Child, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.