Here is some information for our visitors and newcomers. We look forward to greeting you personally and hope you feel at home.
What kind of church is St. Clare's?
Welcoming! St. Clare’s is an Episcopal church. As a community, we strive to fulfill our mission: Worship with Joy, Grow in Faith, and Act for Justice.
As Episcopalians, we affirm God’s presence both in the world and in the spirit of scientific inquiry. We are open to the Spirit, and we love sacramental, liturgical worship. We welcome all people, young and old, advantaged and disadvantaged, those of every political persuasion and religious background, and of diverse sexual and gender orientations, to join with us in a loving fellowship of all of God’s children.
What are your service times?
Click here to see our current worship offerings.
How can I learn more about St. Clare's?
How can I become involved?
Attend a Newcomer Class or Dinner (contact us for details).
Grow in Faith
- Join an ongoing Cell Group
- Attend a Newcomers Class or Dinner
- Participate in a Bible Study
- Learn about our different ministries
Worship with Joy
- Music/Singing: Adult Choir, Children’s Choir (K-6th grade), and Tone Chimes (occasional).
- Provide worship support including: Acolyte, Altar Guild, Eucharistic Minister, Greeter, Intercessor, Lector, Usher and Verger.
Act for Justice
- Help feed the food insecure: Back Door Food Pantry
- Help shelter the homeless: Alpha House shelter (families), Rotating Shelter, support Refugee Resettlement, support Sanctuary
- Support Haiti Outreach Mission: Work on benefit events, and support relief projects.
- Participate in a Service Sunday Outreach project
Hospitality and Fellowship Ministries
- Provide snacks for Coffee Hour
- Visit the sick & housebound
- Take meals to parish families when needed
- Attend or host Fellowship dinners
Organizational Support
- Provide office assistance
- Join a Commission: Care & Belonging, Children & Youth, Stewardship, Adult Education, Parish Resources and Worship.
Who are our staff?
How can I join St. Clare's?
To join St. Clare’s, simply contact us. Request to be added to our online members directory. Join us for worship on a regular basis, participate in parish life and our ministries as God calls you, and support St. Clare’s through your time, talent, and treasure. If you have any questions about your faith or transferring your membership, our clergy will be glad to talk with you. Welcome to St. Clare’s!
What about name tags?
What makes St. Clare's unique?
How can I participate in service?
Feel free to sit anywhere. We routinely use two books during the service, The Book of Common Prayer (red book) and the 1982 Hymnal (blue book). Frequently, we also use supplemental hymnals or music printed in the service bulletin.
You may stand, sit, and kneel with the congregation as you feel comfortable and are able.
We take an offering, which supports the many ministries at St. Clare’s and the worldwide church. We welcome any financial gift you wish to make, and offer e-giving.
As Episcopalians, Holy Communion, the liturgical remembrance of Christ’s Last Supper, is a central focus of most worship services. People of every age are welcome to take Communion at God’s table. But, if your tradition doesn’t permit you to participate, cross your arms to request an ecumenical blessing at the altar.
If you are unable to drink wine or have a wheat allergy, please let the server know. Consecrated grape juice and rice wafers are also available. If your mobility is limited, please tell an usher before the service, and Communion will be brought to you at your seat.
We receive the bread in our hands and respond with “Amen.” We receive wine from the cup, either guiding it to our lips after consuming the bread or by “intinction” (dipping the bread partway into the wine in the chalice before consuming it).
If you are participating for the first time, follow the lead of those around you, or, if uncertain, ask someone nearby for guidance.
