Announcements

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  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.

• Virtual Worship Services

  Until further notice, in-person gatherings for worship and other events at the church are suspended with the exception of the SAA group. Sunday Eucharist services are being streamed live at 10:30 am and are being recorded for later viewing on our YouTube channel, St. Albans Episcopal Church Arcata (opens in a new window).

  Click on this link to download or print the Sunday Bulletin.

  If you do not have a prayer book, you can access one online here: bcponline.org

  Contact the church office by phone or email if you have questions or concerns.

• The Good Book Club in Epiphany 2021 – Gospel of Mark

  The Good Book Club began again Friday, Jan 1. This time we are reading the Gospel of Mark during the season of Epiphany. You can find the reading schedule – Jan 1 through Feb 16 (Shrove Tuesday) – at goodbookclub.org/readings. Participants will be in good company with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry (see the message below)

  Mark is relatively short compared to John and Matthew that we did last year, so the daily readings are shorter as well. And as Mark is the gospel appointed for this lectionary year, you will have a chance to dive deep into the scripture through the Good Book Club and then spend time with Mark throughout 2021! For more information, including a list of resources and webinars, contact Mother Nancy.

   

• Open Sanctuary

  This is just a reminder that the sanctuary is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for prayer and contemplation.  (The Memorial Garden is always open, and lovely when the weather permits.)

  Please call the church office when you arrive (707-822-4102) and someone will let you in.  Remember to wear a mask (extras are available if you forget yours) and use hand sanitizer before entering the sanctuary. 

• Virtual Morning Prayer

  Mother Nancy is hosting Morning Prayer each day Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. via Zoom. If you would like to join us, please email her at revnancysstreufert@gmail.com with your request to join the group. 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. If you do not have a prayer book, you can access one online at bcponline.org or you can contact the church office and make arrangements to borrow one from the church.

• Compline During Advent

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