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Saint Brendan’s Church worships by means of a variety of liturgical ceremonies.  The word “liturgy” is based on a Greek word meaning, “the work of the people.”

Liturgical worship takes the form of set orders of worship, which contain such elements as prayers, readings, and gestures, which are sometimes spoken by the Presiding Minister, sometimes by the people, and sometimes by all.

Sometimes liturgical elements are chanted or sung rather than spoken.  Sometimes these chants are accompanied by musical instruments—other times the voices themselves are the only instruments.

Liturgical worship enables all the worshippers to be on the same page, and to truly direct their hearts and minds in the same direction, as one body.

Saint Brendan’s liturgies reflect a Celtic style of prayer and are simple, yet rich.  Saint Brendan’s makes use of liturgical material published by Wild Goose Publications of the Iona Community in Scotland as well as material from other publishers of Celtic worship resources.

Our typical order of worship includes the following elements:

Gathering Song

Invocation

Call to Worship

Song of Praise

Druid’s Prayer

Readings

Sermon

Meditative Chant (in Gaelic or Welsh)

Prayers of Intercession

Lord’s Prayer

Eucharistic Prayer

Sharing of Holy Communion

Communion Song

Sharing of Peace

Concluding Prayer

Blessing

Closing Song

Closing Affirmation

 

If you’re curious about just what a Celtic flavored liturgy is like, the best way to find out is to come and experience it for yourself by worshiping with us.  We hope to see you soon.

A liturgical Spiritual Community

This is our worship space.  Come and gather around the family table with us.  There’s room for you!