Worship at St. George's
Our parishioners have come to St. George’s from a variety of religious backgrounds, and our worship services reflect that diversity. Each Sunday morning, St. Georgians gather for two very different, but complementary, worship services:
- 8:00 is a traditional Rite I service with a sermon and Holy Eucharist, and no music;
- 10:30 is a broad Episcopal Rite II service. Worshipers at this service are inspired every Sunday by the anthems sung by our St. Cecilia Choir, the organ music of our music director, Ben Keseley, and the voices of the whole congregation joining in the hymns and service music. Learn more about music at St. George's.
12:05 p.m. on Wednesdays: This informal Eucharist is Rite I on the first Wednesday of each month and Rite II the rest of the time. Lections are often those for Saints' days. There is a short interactive homily.
Music is a particularly vibrant part of our worship, and we have a number of ensembles that grace our services. The St. Cecilia Choir sings a varied repertoire from chant to spirituals and modern works to augment St. George’s liturgies. In addition to each week’s 11:00 service, they provide music for a Festival of Lessons and Carols each December and other special services throughout the year, particularly during Holy Week. St. George’s bell choir—the Bells of St. George—rings a four-octave-plus set of Malmark bronze handbells, many which were purchased by members of that choir.
St. George’s boasts a number of children’s choirs. Two groups, the younger Half-Notes and the older Angel Choir, rehearse weekly and sing periodically throughout the year. Our newest ensemble, Laudate, is drawn from St. George’s teenagers. This group is developing skills in worship leadership, musicianship, and ensemble singing. These groups have become an important element not only of our worship but of fellowship for St. George’s families.