Thanks to everyone who participated in the funeral planning workshops. You can download the planning materials below.Funeral Planning Workshop Complete (pdf)Funeral Planning liturgy only (editable Word doc)If you'd like to set up a time to discuss your plan please … [Read more...] about FUNERAL PLANNING WORKSHOP
FUNERALS & MEMORIAL SERVICES
Of all human events, death concerns us the most deeply. When death approaches, whether our own or someone close to us, it immediately becomes our principal and overriding concern. When people die, their family and friends suffer loss, shock, and grief. Grief is a wound that requires time and care to … [Read more...] about FUNERALS & MEMORIAL SERVICES
RITES WITH THE SICK AND DYING
End of life issues There are a multitude of details to attend to regarding end of life issues. Just as having a will and other legal matters in place is important, it is also advisable to plan funerals and memorial services in advance. This can make it easier on families who are grieving. If you … [Read more...] about RITES WITH THE SICK AND DYING
RECONCILIATION OF A PENITENT
Reconciliation of a Penitent, also sometimes called confession, is the rite “in which those who repent of their sins may confess them to God in the presence of a priest, and receive the assurance of pardon and the grace of absolution.” (Book of Common Prayer, page 861.) This rite is available to all … [Read more...] about RECONCILIATION OF A PENITENT
MINISTRY WITH THE SICK (UNCTION)
Prayers for Healing with the laying on of hands is not something that is reserved only for the time of death (sometimes known as “Last Rites”); instead it is a sacramental rite offered by ministers of the church at any time healing is desired.At All Saints prayers for healing with the laying on of … [Read more...] about MINISTRY WITH THE SICK (UNCTION)
LITURGIES RELATED TO CHILDBEARING, CHILDBIRTH, AND LOSS
The Episcopal Church has numerous authorized liturgies for marking and honoring significant events around childbirth including: blessing of a pregnancy, mourning the loss of a pregnancy, or a rite of repentance and reconciliation for an abortion. These liturgies are often performed in smaller … [Read more...] about LITURGIES RELATED TO CHILDBEARING, CHILDBIRTH, AND LOSS
MARRIAGE
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE is a solemn and public covenant in the presence of God. The Episcopal Church requires that at least one of the parties to be married must be a baptized Christian; that the ceremony be attested by at least two witnesses; and that the marriage conform to the laws of the state or … [Read more...] about MARRIAGE
CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION, REAFFIRMATION
Baptism initiates us into Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. And those who have been baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature public affirmation of their faith. This form of initiation into the Episcopal Church takes place … [Read more...] about CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION, REAFFIRMATION