Welcome to St. Clare’s Episcopal Church
Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we welcome you to St. Clare’s.
Join us…
as we worship God joyfully
Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM for worship, which is held both in person and on Facebook.
Morning Prayer and Compline are Monday through Friday on Facebook only. Morning Prayer begins at 8:00 AM and Compline at 7:30 PM.
Our weekday Holy Eucharist is held on Wednesdays at 12:15 PM (in person only) in our Assisi Chapel downstairs. We hold Centering Prayer at 11:30 AM each Wednesday, also in the Assisi Chapel.
Join us…
as we observe the season of Epiphany
and move into a holy Lent
Holy Eucharist is on Sundays at 10:30 and Wednesdays at 12:15 (Chapel)
Ash Wednesday Services are at Noon and 6 PM on February 18th
Join us…
as we praise God with song
… every second Sunday for Choral Compline at 6:30 PM in the church and on Facebook. A sung worship experience, our Compline service is a contemplative way of offering “prayers for the end of the day.” Rest in God’s presence in candlelight and with the beauty of the music.
Join us…
as we build up the body of Christ through friendship
At St. Clare’s we value friendship. By getting to know one another, we share our
Christian journeys and support each other.
Sundays we have a time of food and fellowship after church.
Tuesdays we offer community yoga in the parish hall from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - no reservation is required. A suggested donation of $10 will go to a local charity.
The women of the church meet for lunch monthly at a local restaurant, often with a program of interest.
Join Us…
as we learn how to live like Christ
Adult Christian Formation Opportunities
Sundays
Adult Formation on Sundays begins at 9:30 in the parish hall.
During Sunday mornings in Advent we will explore the icons of Advent and Christmas (12/7, 14 & 21).
Weekdays
Our book group is held every Thursday at 4:00 pm by Zoom and explores a variety of writings that inform our Christian faith. During the month of December we are exploring the potery of Advent. All are welcome.
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue on race which is grounded in faith, and which provides a safe environment to discuss and reflect on the role of race in our culture and history. More information about the national program may be found here. The new session begins Tuesday, January 6th, from 6PM to 7:30 PM. Registration is available here.
Education for Ministry is a 4 year course on the Old Testament, New Testament, current theology, and history of the Church. A new group forms every fall. For more information about the nation program, click here. To contact the mentor of St. Clare’s online course, click here.
To learn more about each of these programs, send an email to the Rector here.
Building Beds for Children
Partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide children with beds, St. Clare’s and SHP have teamed up to establish a SHP chapter in Union County. If you know a local child in need of a bed, it is easy to request one. Please fill out this FORM. The bed frame, mattress, pillow, and linens are absolutely free! To donate, to volunteer or to learn more, click HERE. Watch this space for new bed build dates!
Teaching English to Our Newest Neighbors
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is in session now. Classes meet each Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM from August through June with a three month break in winter. The next session will begin in March 2026. All levels are welcome. The classes are free and free childcare is provided. On the first Tuesday of the month we have a family-style dinner at 5:15. If you would like to learn more about the program, or to volunteer, please click HERE.
Making Prayer Shawls and Blankets
Stitched in Christ, our knit and crochet group, meets weekly in person and again on Zoom. The group makes prayer shawls for persons going through surgery or in times of grief. The group has also made blankets for the last three years for guests at the Hulburt Johnson Friendship House in Murphy, North Carolina. Learn more HERE.