• Education for Ministry Graduates
  • Preparing for Easter
  • St. Alban's Episcopal Church
  • Work day at the Church
  • Procession to Bless the Mosaic
  • Stations of the Cross
  • Christmas Pageant
  • Ashes to Go
  • Pastels on the Plaza
  • Easter Vigil
  • Ordination of Deacon Cindy Woods
  • Lighting the Easter flame
  • St. Alban's at Pride
  • Caring for God's Creation - Solar Panels on the Church
  • "Max the Vax" Celebration
  • New Beginnings BBQ
 

Welcome

Grace and peace to you in our Lord Jesus Christ!

I am delighted to welcome you to our website. You will find here a window into the life and ministries of Saint Alban's. We are a community committed to Jesus Christ and carrying out His mission. For members of the parish I hope that you will find information and resources to support you in your daily life and ministry. For those new to Saint Alban's, this is an invitation to connect and join us as a community that bears Christ's name. In other words, I hope you will make the leap of faith from a virtual visit to an actual in-the-flesh visit. Come and see!

Many blessings,

The Rev. Sara L. Potter, Rector

Announcements

  • Who Are We?

    St. Alban's is a community of disciples growing
    into the full maturity of Christ

    Our mission is to be a community worshipping in the Episcopal tradition; devoted to God through prayer, study and action; faithful in caring for creation, welcoming the stranger; and serving the needs of our parish and beyond.

    As a Welcoming Church, we fully welcome transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, including their participation in all areas and at all levels in the life of the congregation.

  • Did you remember you pledge?

    Thank you to everyone who returned a pledge for 2025. Please contact the church office if you misplaced yours and need a new one. Additional cards are also available in the narthex. Please note that the fall Talent Show is postponed until January.

  • Living Well through Advent 2024

     Ten copies of Living Well through Advent 2024 are available in the Narthex on a first-come, first-served basis.  Like Forward Day by Day this booklet has reflections on the assigned readings from the Daily Office but tailored to the season of Advent.  This year the theme is, “Practicing Peace with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind.”

  • Christmas Pagaent Children's Choir

    Calling all St. Alban's children and their parents!  We will be performing a Christmas Pageant this year at the 9:30 a.m. service on Advent 4 - December 22 - and we will need participants. We will begin rehearsing on Sunday, November 10 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.  Reach out to Nan Voss if you have any questions: nanettevoss@gmail.com.

  • Schedule for the Christmas Season

    Advent 4 - Sunday, December 22
    9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I & Christmas Pageant 
    11:00 a.m. Festive Coffee Hour

    Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
    4 p.m.  Special music & Carols
    4:30 p.m. Festive Holy Eucharist II
    In-Person and Livestreamed on YouTube

    Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25     
    10:30 a.m.  Festive Holy Eucharist II                       

    First Sunday after Christmas - Sunday, December 29
    8 a.m.         Holy Eucharist Rite II
    10:30 a.m.  Holy Eucharist Rite II

    Second Sunday after Christmas - Sunday, January 5
    8 a.m.         Holy Eucharist Rite II
    10:30 a.m.  Holy Eucharist Rite II

    Epiphany - Monday, January 6
    6 p.m. Dinner, Holy Eucharist and Mtr. Nancy’s sendoff
    Please RSVP to the church office.

  • Sunday Worship

    Sunday worship services are held at 8:00 and 10:30 am. in person at the church. For the fall, both services follow a form from Enriching Our Worship. The 10:30 service includes singing and music, and childcare is available for children age 5 and under. 

    The Sunday Bulletin is available at the church and can also be downloaded in advance here. We livestream our 10:30 service on the first and third Sundays and special services on the St. Albans Arcata YouTube channel (link opens in a new window). If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact the church office by email or phone!

  • Morning Prayer

    Morning Prayer is a service of the Daily Office, and one of the anchors of our Episcopal/Anglican tradition.  Mondays Morning Prayer meets at 8:30 am via Zoom, and on Fridays at 8:30 am, we will meet at the church in-person, with candles, vestments, and chanting – and then coffee in the kitchen, all together! If you would like to join us online, contact Mother Nancy at revnancysstreufert@gmail.com for the Zoom invitation. To participate fully in the service, you will need a Book of Common Prayer, a 1982 Hymnal, and a Bible (NRSV) to share in the readings. All are welcome! 

  • Compline

    Please join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 8 p.m. for Compline via Zoom. In this short service (15 minutes) from the Prayer Book, we offer thanks for the day that is past and ask God for restful sleep.  Contact Deacon Cindy by email at cmwoods1730@gmail.com if you wish to join us.