WORSHIP

Harcourt Parish uses the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer (BCP) for our worship services. Most of the hymns sung by the congregation come from the blue Hymnal 1982. Our choir sings a wide variety of music, chosen to enhance the theme of the particular day and season.

All are welcome to worship at Harcourt Parish. Each Sunday we come together to share the Eucharist. Anyone who has been baptized is welcome to partake of the bread and wine. If you have not been baptized, or do not want the bread and/or wine, we encourage you to come forward for a blessing during this time.

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. : Holy Eucharist with music.

Sundays at 10:00 p.m. : Compline (when school is in session).

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. : Brief Holy Eucharist without music.

Fridays at 9:30 a.m. : Intercessory Prayer

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Birth through Two Years Old: A nursery is provided for babies and small children during Sunday services. Babies and children are also welcome in our worship services.

The parish sponsors a Play Group for children (0-4 years) and their parents. Parents rotate bringing snacks and leading in song and movement. Contact the church office for our current schedule.

Three Year Olds Through Fifth Grade: Sunday School is offered for children in K-5th Grades during the school year. Children meet in the lower-level Sunday School room at 10:30 a.m. for education and the join their parents at the Peace so that the family can come forward for communion together.

Middle and High School: Youth group meets one Friday per month and for special events. Our youth also take part as lay ministers in our Sunday services and help teach Sunday School.

Adults: Traditionally, members of Harcourt Parish have gathered for adult education on Wednesday nights in Advent and Lent. We have Eucharist at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel, and then dinner and education at the parish house from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year, Adults interested in beginning an in-depth study of the Bible and theology will be forming an Education for Ministry (EfM) class.  For more information on EfM, contact Robert Bennett.

SOCIAL

Harcourt Parish members and friends enjoy community on Sunday mornings as well as throughout the week. There are events that happen occasionally throughout the year as well as events that happen seasonally. Here are a sampling of events. For more information, contact the church office.

Movie Nights: Parishioners and friends gather every few months over dinner and a movie at the Parish House. Movies have a spiritual theme or twist to them, and are intended to evoke lively discussion. There is a cost for this event, and funds raised are sent to Habitat for Humanity.

Welcome Back Picnic: Each year, Harcourt welcomes back returning students and others during an after-church picnic. All are encouraged to attend!

Pre-Advent Party: Harcourt Parish sponsors a pre-advent party at the end of November to help households prepare for Advent and Christmas. A variety of crafts are created, and goodies are made and shared by all.