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.

• 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 under 5. 

  The Sunday Bulletin for the 10:30 service is available at the church and can also be downloaded in advance here and services will be available 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.
  • Beginning with the service for Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, our services will be advertised to the public.

• Communications Survey

  The St. Alban’s Communications Survey was emailed to everyone on the church email list on May 23, 2022, and results collected through June 10, 2022 (extended an extra week). Forty-one surveys were submitted though not everyone answered every question. The survey, survey results, answers to the narrative questions, and Vestry Report on the results are available at the links provided.

• Sacred Saunter

  The October Sacred Saunter will be at Sequoia Park in Eureka, CA on Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m.  The saunter will commemorate St. Francis of Assisi and include a blessing of the animals so bring your beloved critters scaly, feathered or furry. Stay tuned for more details.

• Town Hall Meeting - October 9

  The Vestry of St. Alban’s invites you to a Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, October 9.  We will have one worship service that morning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Town Hall Meeting and lunch.  This will be a time for fellowship and to discover who we are as a congregation as we emerge from the pandemic.  The Vestry and other ministry leaders will update the congregation on parish finances, ministry initiatives, facility projects and the staff transition for a new parish administrator.  It is also a time for the Vestry to receive feedback from the congregation as they plan for the coming year. A suggested donation of $5 per person for lunch is requested. Childcare will be available. 

  Please RSVP to the church office by Tuesday, October 4 by 707-822-4102 or email (officesec@stalbansarcata.org).

• 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.