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 welcoming the stranger; and serving the needs of our parish and beyond.

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  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.

• Holy Week 2023

  Semper Virens Deanery
  St. Alban’s † Christ Church † St. Francis
  HOLY WEEK
  
  Palm Sunday
  Sunday of the Passion
  Sunday, April 2 at 8 AM and 10:30 AM
  
  Tenebrae
  Tuesday, April 4 at 6 PM
  St. Francis Episcopal Church, Fortuna
  
  Maundy Thursday
  Agape Meal, Foot Washing, Holy Eucharist, and Stripping of the Altar
  Thursday, April 6 at 6 PM
  St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Arcata
  Sign up in the church office by Friday, March 31
  
  Good Friday
  Stations of the Cross Sacred Saunter
  Friday, April 7 at 12 noon
  Sequoia Park, Eureka
  The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
  Friday, April 7 at 6 PM
  Christ Episcopal Church, Eureka
  
  Holy Saturday
  Sacred Saunter
  Saturday, April 8 at 11 AM
  Sequoia Park, Eureka

  Easter Sunday
  The Great Vigil of Easter
  Sunday, April 9 at 6 AM
  Festive Holy Eucharist
  Sunday. April 9 at 10:30 a.m.
  Coffee Hour and Easter Egg Hunt following
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  Camp Registration

  Camp Living Waters Registration

  Registration for Camp Living Waters goes live on April 1, 2023 and can be found at http://camplivingwatershumboldt.org/registratiion. Registration for campers and counselors is due by July 1. Camp Living Waters is our deanery camp located in the heart of Redwood Valley off of Hwy 299. Camp begins on Sunday, July 23 at 6 p.m. and ends on Friday, July 28 at 3 p.m. Youth ages 9-15 come as campers and youth ages 16-17 serve as counselors. The registration fee is $200 per camper/counselor and scholarships are available. Questions? Please contact the Rector, the Rev. Sara L. Potter (revsara@stalbansarcata.org) or Emily Armstrong Buck, Camp Coordinator (clwhumboldt@gmail.com). Hope to see you there!

• Sunday Worship

  Sunday worship services are held at 8:00 and 10:30 am. in person at the church. The 8:30 service follows the form for the Holy Eucharist (Rite 1) in the Book of Common Prayer, which is available in the pews at church and also available online at bcponline.org. The 10:30 service includes singing and music, and childcare is available for children age 5 and under. 

  The Sunday Bulletin for the 10:30 service 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!

• Covid Protocols

  Related to the update from the Humboldt County Health Department on February 15, 2022 that masks are no longer mandated but recommended for those who are vaccinated, St. Alban’s will adopt this change on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

  Our policy will be that:

  • Masks are recommended but not required for those who are vaccinated.
  • Masks are required for those who are not vaccinated
  • Social distancing is encouraged.
  • Windows and doors will be open for ventilation, weather permitting

• Morning Prayer

  Morning Prayer is a service of the Daily Office, and one of the anchors of our Episcopal/Anglican tradition.  Mondays and Wednesdays, 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.