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Frequently Asked Questions

It's not a secret code but our words and traditions can be confusing. See if some of these FAQ's can help. If not, give us a call. We would be happy to try to find the answer together.

When are services at St. Timothy’s?

If you want to visit us on site, our Sunday services are currently at 8:00 am and 10:15 am. On site education for all ages will resume on Sept 12th at 9:00am. Virtually, you can join us live for our 10:15 service or catch a recorded version of our service by 12:00pm on Sundays.

Episcopal? What does that mean?

Episcopal is a denomination of the Christian faith rooted in the history of the Anglican church. To put it more simply: when the United States was formed, colonial congregations also had to separate from the Church of England, so The Episcopal Church began!

The word “Episcopal” means a church that’s governed by bishops. Our church leadership on every level is voted into office, including our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Churches themselves are democratically governed by a body of parishioners known as a “Vestry”. This style of leadership furthers our aim to be a cooperative community thriving in the light of Christ.

Can you explain your regular service?

Episcopal churches follow a common order of service as outlined in our Book of Common Prayer. This means if you go to a church in North Carolina, California, or even in South Africa, the service will be relatively similar no matter where you are. This continuation of tradition unites us globally in our devotion and worship of God.

In our typical Sunday service, we at St. Timothy’s follow the Holy Eucharist Rite II (with the occasional variation to keep things interesting!) This includes readings from the New Testament, Old Testament, and Gospel, a sermon, times of prayer and personal confession, as well as sharing the bread and wine of Holy Communion. If you attend our 10:15 Worship, the proceedings will also include traditional and/or praise-style music!

I have heard wonderful things about St. Timothy’s, but I don’t consider myself to be Christian. Will I still find a place in this church?

ABSOLUTELY! God loves you. NO EXCEPTIONS. Regardless of your specific beliefs, Christ welcomes you into His love in whatever way you are open to receiving it. St. Timothy’s is full of varying views of faith among our church community because faith is a very personal experience. There are people within our church who identify more as agnostic, but still come to be a part of the supportive community we work to cultivate. Whether that is by attending a Sunday service, joining in volunteer work through our outreach programming, or simply joining us for fellowship at social events, all are welcome at the table, and at this table, there is always room for more.

What should I wear to church?

St. Timothy’s is a come-as-you-are church! If you like to wear dresses or suits for services, that’s wonderful. If your idea of “Sunday Best” is your favorite pair of blue jeans, that’s great too! Our community is not concerned with what’s on the outside, rather we just hope you join us with an open and receptive heart.

If it helps you to know, most people at Saint Timothy’s dress casually. You will see plenty of shorts and flip flops in the summer, but there is almost always a person or two who feel more comfortable in a dress or tie.

I’m worried I won’t know what to do in church service. Will I be out of place?

Not at St. Timothy’s! We have ushers and greeters who will happily assist you as much as you need, as well as many community members who will be happy to serve any guest.

During the service, the bulletin provided will explain specific instructions for each portion, but will also include either multiple options or an exception. For instance, you might be offered to kneel or remain standing during a moment of prayer. People throughout the congregation will be doing either, so you will not be out of place.

Also, let’s be honest, everyone makes mistakes. Even priests will sometimes have a little gaff or snafu during Eucharist, and you know, we all have a nice laugh! So don’t worry about being perfect because we at St. Timothy’s certainly aren’t.

I am a part of the LGTBQ+ community. Will I be welcomed at St. Timothy's?

For decades the slogan of the Episcopal church has been All are welcome. No matter what your age, heritage, economic status, gender identity, or sexuality, you are welcome to participate in all aspects of our congregational life at St. Timothy's.

Should I bring my children to church?

We love children and all of the sounds and distractions they make. We would love to have them join us for worship and have activity bags waiting to help them stay happy. If you need your worship time a bit less interactive, we offer nursery care from birth to four years old and will resume that service on Sept. 12th.

Where should I park?

We have plenty of parking. For those with mobility issues, the parking lot closest to the White Chapel will be your shortest trip. All three parking lots on our property are up for grabs, so pick the space best for you.



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Sunday Services

We are meeting for in-person worship on Sunday mornings

  • 8 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, spoken service
  • 9 am Formation Hour (September to May)
    • Adults
    • Children and Youth
  • 10:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music

Our 10:15 service is also available via Facebook Live and on our website.

Following the CDC guidelines, face masks are not required for those who have been vaccinated. We have also reserved part of our worship space for those who wish to remain masked and socially distanced. Please do not attend if you have a fever, cough, any symptoms of COVID or if you have been in close contact to anyone exposed to COVID in the last 14 days.


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We are meeting for in-person worship on Sunday mornings

  • 8 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, spoken service
  • 9 am Formation Hour (September to May)
    • Adults
    • Children and Youth
  • 10:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music

Our 10:15 service is also available via Facebook Live and on the website afterward

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