At St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church…
We believe everyone matters to God even if God doesn’t matter to them.
We appreciate where we’ve been, while not being afraid to move forward. We are a progressive congregation that cares deeply about our environment, and views our youth as the key to the future. We welcome folks from all backgrounds, inviting all to become valued members of our community - and we mean it! Only half of our congregation was brought up Episcopal!
Our worship style is unique: we celebrate and uphold tradition, but we’ve ditched the formalities; we are open to questions, seeking answers and strength as a community; we are dedicated to following the Word, and the path we see the Spirit leading whether or not it is the current trend.
We have many active and vibrant programs serving our community and that of the wider world. Our ministry starts at home and moves outward in myriad directions, with many opportunities to find one’s place of service.
About the Episcopal Church
A bit of history about the Episcopal church: Episcopalians are constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, and we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church. We are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world. We believe in following the radical teachings of Jesus Christ, and we embrace his life, death, and resurrection, which bring hope, healing, and peace to a hurting world and hurting hearts.
We are inclusive, open, and affirming, and we aspire to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being. Women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God and is inclusive of all people in our church, regardless of gender, sexual identity, or orientation.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.