Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do Services and Church School Begin?
A: During the Program Year (September to May), the services are as follows:
8:00 AM Sunday Holy Eucharist in the Chapel (same entry as church).
9:45 AM Sunday Church School Classes and Nursery Care begin.
10:00 AM Sunday Holy Eucharist in the Church.
During the Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend) there is only one service:
9:00 AM Sunday Holy Eucharist in the Church.
Church School and Nursery Care is suspended in the Summer.
Easter and Christmas service times are offered on a special schedule; please see information on the website home page.
Q: How long do services last?
A: The 8:00 AM service of Holy Eucharist lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes scripture, a sermon and communion. The 10:00 AM service of Holy Eucharist lasts just over an hour and includes scripture, sermon, organist and choir, and a sermon.
Q: What is the “BCP” and the “Hymnal”?
A: The worship service uses texts from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) of the Episcopal Church and hymns found in the Hymnal. Both books may be found in the pew racks. The worship bulletin for the 8:00 AM service includes an order of service and will direct you to the correct page in the BCP. A full text bulletin is available for the 10:00 AM service. Hymns are indicated by hymn number (not page number) and are posted on the hymn boards in the front of the church and in the bulletin. All are welcome to take full part in our worship regardless of denomination.
Q: How do I get around inside the building?
A: The parish hall entry door opens into the parish hall. The Nursery, Pre-K and K – 2 classrooms are located down the hallway to the right. To gain access to the church, go through the parish hall and up the stairs to the entryway of the church itself. Or, enter the church through the main outside doors by the pillars. The parish office, clergy offices, and the Bidwell Room library are on the same level as the church. The third floor includes church school meeting space and the music room. Restrooms are located at the end of the hallways on the lower level and the church level.
Q: What is Coffee Hour?
A: An informal time of food and fellowship follows the 10:00 AM service in the parish hall. Stairways are located at either end of the church building. Persons with disabilities may exit through the chapel door and follow the paved walkway to the parish hall entry without encountering any steps.
Q: How do I contact the Clergy?
A: The clergy look forward to meeting you and responding to any needs you may have, whether regarding events such as baptism and marriage or for other pastoral needs. The church office is open Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM .
The phone number is 781-891-3200 and messages are received when the office is closed. Clergy is available for pastoral emergencies when the office is not open.