1. We worship in rented space.
We are privileged to worship in the Chapel of Faith Lutheran Church. There is ample parking on site, with neighborhood parking available for those special occasions when the lot is full.
Our Service (in the chapel) will sometimes overlap the Spanish Service (in the main sanctuary) so there are times when we cross paths or share a meal together.
Rest assured, when you arrive we will have signs up to point you the way!Be on the look out for our branded signage to point you the way!
In short, you will find many similarities between our service and one in an Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic parish. Our distinct approach to tradition, liturgy and worship will be what sets us apart from our siblings in the canonical churches. As a member parish of the Convergent Catholic Communion, we are encouraged to honestly confront all aspects of our tradition and theology, especially those that offer nothing but the opportunity for certain expressions of the church to self-aggrandize.. We are further encouraged to innovate our worship in ways that are meaningful to the community we serve.
These liberties empowered us to listen more intently to the Holy Spirit as we adapted the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom in a way that is deeply meaningful to our community.
2. We practice a Radically Inclusive Orthodoxy.
As you enter the chapel space, you will find a Welcome Table. There you will find literature about our church, prayer aids (for private devotions), our Hymnal and Service Companions.
The musical selections for our liturgies are found in the Service Companion and on our Hymn Board.
Private confession is offered upon request until 10 minutes within start time. Our liturgy includes a moment of Confession and Absolution for those not ready to speak with a priest.
3. We have everything you need to participate.
4. Our worship is experiential.
As in the early church, our worship involves all of our senses; and it engages our emotions and our intellect.
We include sacred images within our worship space, these images invoke the promise of eternal life and the ongoing presence of God and those who have passed on to glory (the saints).
The liturgy includes worship of God in Trinity and invocation of the Saints (the great cloud of witnesses), most notably Holy Mary, the Theotokos (Mother of God).
We make use of incense throughout our divine liturgy.
Although we hear a stirring homily every Sunday, the pinnacle of our Worship is the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Every Sunday, all baptized Christians (no matter what tradition) are invited to come forward and partake of the Holy Mystery of the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We practice intinction, that is the dipping of the Bread into the Chalice. Our Holy Eucharist includes both wine and grape juice so that you may partake as your conscience dictates.
