Some would label us a small rural church, when in actuality, we are the largest sacramental, liturgical church in the area. The religious backgrounds and histories of our parishioners is as diverse as the places that surround our homes. For most of our members, St. Germain was the first time inside an Episcopal Church. Our responses to our parish survey resulted in the usage of such words as diverse, eclectic, and ecumenical to describe us. We endeavor to make everyone who comes to St. Germain feel comfortable and welcome in that diversity.
You will find yourself very familiar with our liturgy and our celebration of Holy Communion. We grew up Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Episcopalian and other faiths. Our doors are open to ALL and we believe that a community of diversity and acceptance starts in a safe and inclusive place of worship. You are welcome to join us in our faith journey toward greater love, understanding and mutual respect. We strive to be a compassionate and inclusive community of faith. No matter your identity or orientation, you are always welcome here!
We are always striving to be more accessible to the Hoodsport community at large. Truly ecumenical. With age comes wisdom, and a stubborn need for independence. We are blessed to have a lot of independent wisdom. However, we are still young at heart. We are always open to new ideas and anxious to try things in a different way. We are eager to grow in our spiritual walk and dwell deeper into the heart of God. We have taken this eclectic bunch and made a family!
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for a worship service that includes Holy Communion. We are a come-as-you-are congregation, dress comfortably. You will be welcomed with open hearts as our hands reach out to make you feel at home and comfortable.
The whole service is printed in a bulletin that a greeter will give you when you arrive, and then there are plenty of back pews in which to remain anonymous if you like. Or someone can sit with you to explain the service, it’s up to you. At most, someone will shake your hand and welcome you at the peace. Beyond that, you can participate as much or as little as you are comfortable! We hope you will be warmly welcomed and experience a meaningful worship.
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