How we are keeping safe during COVID-19
- UPDATED WINTER 2021
- At this time we offer in-person worship as well as livestreaming.
- In-person gatherings strictly adhere to Covid-19 safety guidelines & regulations.
- Masks are required outdoors and inside. Physical distancing is required outdoors and inside.
- Temperature checks are required for indoor gatherings.
- Symptom self-check signage is posted prominently at all entrance points.
- Learn more about how we've been worshipping online. The article is on page 4 and 5 of the Episcopal Diocese's quarterly magazine, ChurchWork.
How we traditionally gather (pre-pandemic)
Sunday Services are at 10am & 6pm. There is weekly Communion, using Rite II from the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer. This service uses modern, contemporary language. Anyone who has been baptized is welcome to receive Communion. People often ask us, but you do not have to be an Episcopalian to visit or regularly attend our church.
Our Children's Sunday School program, Godly Play, for children ages 3-11 takes place during the first-half of the 11am service.
Who attends Annunciation?
We are a real mix of folks from different backgrounds. Annunciation became known as the "Free Church of the Annunciation" in 1857 when it welcomed folks of all backgrounds into the church. We continue to embrace our "free" heritage and welcome any and all. About half the congregation is minority: either African-American or immigrant. We have straight folks and LGTBQ folks. Some are single. Some married. Some divorced. Some widowed. For a smaller-sized congregation, people are often surprised by the mix of folks.
Our Children's Sunday School program, Godly Play, for children ages 3-11 takes place during the first-half of the 11am service.
Who attends Annunciation?
We are a real mix of folks from different backgrounds. Annunciation became known as the "Free Church of the Annunciation" in 1857 when it welcomed folks of all backgrounds into the church. We continue to embrace our "free" heritage and welcome any and all. About half the congregation is minority: either African-American or immigrant. We have straight folks and LGTBQ folks. Some are single. Some married. Some divorced. Some widowed. For a smaller-sized congregation, people are often surprised by the mix of folks.
How do we dress for Sundays at Annunciation?
We are a friendly congregation where most folks dress comfortably. Other than Christmas and Easter when people will often dress up a bit more than usual, most Sundays you will find folks are in jeans or casual slacks. Some wear button-up collared shirts while others wear a nice t-shirt. If it's Saints game day, many people will wear their favorite Saints jersey. Who Dat!
What about after the service?
After the service, we enjoy gathering in the parish hall for conversation, coffee, desserts, and community announcements. This is a time for people to get to know one another, hear how the week has gone, and share information.
We are a friendly congregation where most folks dress comfortably. Other than Christmas and Easter when people will often dress up a bit more than usual, most Sundays you will find folks are in jeans or casual slacks. Some wear button-up collared shirts while others wear a nice t-shirt. If it's Saints game day, many people will wear their favorite Saints jersey. Who Dat!
What about after the service?
After the service, we enjoy gathering in the parish hall for conversation, coffee, desserts, and community announcements. This is a time for people to get to know one another, hear how the week has gone, and share information.