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.
Events and Worship Services
Advent
November 29, Advent I, Holy Eucharist at 10:30 and Advent Wreath-Making after Church
December 5, Advent Reflection Day, 9 - 1 in the Parish Hall. Sign up here.
December 6, Advent II, Holy Eucharist at 10:30 and Advent Lessons and Carols at 4.
December 11, “A Christmas Carol” presented by the St. Clare’s Players, 7 PM in the church
December 13, Advent III, Holy Eucharist at 10:30 with Bishop Rob Wright who will speak after church
December 20, Advent IV, Holy Eucharist at 10:30
Christmas Eve
11:00 AM Holy Eucharist in the Assisi Chapel
7:30 PM St. Clare’s Choir presents a Christmas Concert in the Church followed at 8PM by Festive Holy Eucharist with Incense. A Christmas Party will be in the Parish Hall after the service.
Join us…
as we praise God with song
Choral Compline is Sunday, November 15 at 6:30 PM in the Assisi Chapel.
Advent Lessons & Carols is Sunday, December 13 at 4PM, followed by a reception.
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 one another.
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.
In summer, we gather at local wineries for conversation.
Contact us for more information.
Join Us…
as we learn how to live like Christ
Adult Christian Formation Opportunities
Sundays
Join us November 29 after church for the first Sunday in Advent and make wreaths to take home.
Weekdays
Beginning November 29, the First Sunday in Advent, St. Clare’s will join other Episcopalians, United Methodists, and Lutherans in the state of Georgia for an online Bible study. For more information, please contact the Rev. Liz Schellingerhoudt.
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 November, we continue the discussion of How Western Christianity Got it Wrong: Replacing a God of Fear with a Spirituality of Healing by Randy Woodley. Contact the Rev. Liz+ Schellingerhoudt to be placed on the group list.
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. A new group is forming now and will begin on January 6. Register here.
Education for Ministry is a 4 year course on the Old Testament, New Testament, current Christian theology, and history of the Church. A new group forms every September. For more information about the national 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
St. Clare’s partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SiHP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide children with beds.
How can you help?
Sign up to deliver beds in our area
Sign up for the next bed build in our area
Contribute twin bedding (drop off at the church)
Make a donation ($250 is the cost of a complete bed - frame, mattress, sheets, comforter and pillow)
Join us…
as we share Christ’s compassion the world
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. 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.
Inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas (ESOL)
Se ofrecen clases de inglés como segunda lengua (“ESOL” por sus siglas en inglés) cada martes de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm. Todos los niveles están disponibles y las clases son gratuitas. Además, se ofrece cuidado infantil durante las clases. El primer martes de mes tenemos una cena familiar a las 5:15 pm. Si quieres saber más sobre el programa o ser voluntario, haz clic AQUÍ.
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.