St. Mary's Episcopal Church

About Us

Opening Hearts and Minds to All

St. Mary's is a member of the Episcopal Church of America and is a parish congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, consisting of over 70 churches.

The word Episcopal means "pertaining to Bishops". We are part of a world wide association, or communion, known as the "Anglican Communion". Together we join with our brothers and sisters all over the world in worshiping Jesus Christ in common prayer.

Our Core Values:

Commitment—We are committed to God in Jesus Christ, to one another, and to Jesus' mission to the world.

Care—We enjoy and care for one another at St. Mary's.

Compassion—We reach out in God's compassion to the world around us, including people from all backgrounds and cultures.

Celebration—We rejoice in God's love through worship, fellowship, and special events.

Our Purpose:

The purpose of St. Mary's Episcopal Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.

Vibe: Casual, Traditional Liturgy, Creative, Down to Earth, Hip, Spirit-filled, Friendly, Progressive, Inclusive, Multigenerational, Neighborhood-focused

Programs: Faith and Work, Youth Group, Choir, Nursery, Adult Education, Children's Ministry

Music: Traditional Hymns, Contemporary, Hillsong-style

Denomination: Episcopal

Networks

Episcopal Diocese of Northern California

Size: Small

Language: English

Founded: 1987

Contact

Phone

916-689-1099

Website

http://www.stmaryselkgrove.org

Social

Our Services

Sunday

07:30am: Holy Eucharist, Rite I This is a quiet, traditional service without music. This is a meditative, beautiful service in the early morning.
10:00am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II This is a very upbeat service with a blend of traditional and contemporary music. Childcare is available during this service, and there is a children's chapel service for elementary aged children during the first part of the liturgy. Fellowship time follows each of the worship services. Sunday School for all ages takes place at 900 a.m. each Sunday, except during the summer.

Saturday

06:00pm: CommUnity This is an exciting Non-Eucharistic Saturday Evening service that uses contemporary prayers, music, videos, and skits to provide an additional sensory experience which brings the message of Jesus Christ into our present day lives.

What to Expect

What are services like?
Every Sunday is a celebration at St. Mary's! We are glad to be in God's presence and with one another. We have two worship services each Sunday, each with it's own style: 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I This is a quiet, traditional service without music. This is a meditative, beautiful service in the early morning. 10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II This is a very upbeat service with a blend of traditional and contemporary music. Childcare is available during this service, and there is a children's chapel service for elementary aged children during the first part of the liturgy. Fellowship time follows each of the worship services. Sunday School for all ages takes place at 900 a.m. each Sunday, except during the summer. St. Mary's has installed a “loop” system around the perimeter of the Sanctuary, allowing those having hearing aids equipped with telephone coils or “T-coils”, to turn their settings to the T-coil switch to hear the entire service from beginning to end without interruption. Evening Prayer Services We have meditative Evening Prayer services at the church building on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m SATURDAY EVENING (and Beyond) “COMMUNITY” SERVICE 6:00 p.m. - CommUnity This is an exciting Non-Eucharistic Saturday Evening service that uses contemporary prayers, music, videos, and skits to provide an additional sensory experience which brings the message of Jesus Christ into our present day lives.

What is the community like?
We are a warm, friendly, welcoming community. We'd love to have you join us!