What to Expect
We Gather on Saturdays at 4pm
Welcome and Contemplation
Many who join us are new to ancient Christian liturgy. We consider it a joy to introduce you to the Church’s worship. Bulletins are provided at the door to help you easily participate. A greeter or pastor will be present to answer your questions.
Feel free to arrive early to connect with new friends or enter the sanctuary for a time of contemplation and prayer before worship. At 3:50PM the candles are lit.
The Liturgy
We worship in the same basic pattern that most Christians have followed since the beginning of the Church in Acts 2: we gather for the apostles’ teaching (reading and preaching from Holy Scripture), prayer, fellowship, and breaking bread (Holy Communion).
Anglican liturgy places strong emphasis on the Bible, and is often called “the Bible arranged for worship.” Another common title we use for the service is Eucharist, or “thanksgiving.” Together we thank God for his many good gifts to us, especially Jesus’ death and resurrection, and for feeding us Christ through Word (Scripture) and Table (Holy Communion).
The liturgy is both reverent and relaxed. Come expecting to encounter the Triune God in the beauty of worship in a welcoming environment.
Children at Worship
Children are full participants in the life of the Church and we gladly encourage all ages to join in our worship — wiggles, noises, messiness, and all.
As an option for families, children are invited to gather before the Scripture readings (a few minutes into worship) so the whole congregation can pray over them and sing a blessing as they process to Children's Liturgy. This is more than just childcare. Their worship time follows a pattern similar to the adult service, welcoming them to hear God’s Word and pray in community. Children return to the service in time to join their parents for Holy Communion.
We offer a nursery for ages 1-3. Currently, children ages 4-6 are invited to participate in children's liturgy. We hope to reintroduce the elementary liturgy for 1st-5th grade in 2027.
Child Safety
Your child’s safety is of utmost importance to us. Our leaders and volunteers go through a thorough child protection process, including background checks and MinistrySafe training.
Click here for more information on Safeguarding and Reporting Misconduct from the Anglican Diocese of Cascadia.
Eating Together
Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner 20 minutes after worship ends, usually at 5:50 pm. We love to treat guests to dinner! Please don’t plan on bringing anything.
After children are done eating, we open up the church gym so parents can chaperone them as they play.
Learn more about our weekly fellowship meals and special feast days on our Life Together page.
We hope you will join us!
If you are interested in learning more about our worship and life together at Iona, Fr. Mike would love to connect with you! You may also appreciate this sermon that he recently preached at Khesed Church in Vancouver, WA intended to introduce ancient Christian liturgy to those who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with it.