Worship
Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill is a joyful Christian community in the Episcopal tradition, striving to be in a relationship with God and each other as Christ has taught us, to sense and to serve God’s plan with great love. We are inspired by Mark 16:15, “Go ye into the world and preach the gospel.”
Worship is central to the Immanuel community, and we celebrate the diversity of our spiritual backgrounds by offering a variety of worship experiences guided by the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer. Formal or informal, corporate or personal, spoken or musical, worship enables us to express our common prayers and thanksgiving while reminding us that we can experience God in different ways.
Worship is central to the Immanuel community, and we celebrate the diversity of our spiritual backgrounds by offering a variety of worship experiences guided by the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer. Formal or informal, corporate or personal, spoken or musical, worship enables us to express our common prayers and thanksgiving while reminding us that we can experience God in different ways.
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Please join Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill for worship! Below is our SUMMER SCHEDULE through Labor Day:
SUNDAYS
8:00 am, Holy Eucharist Rite I Zabriskie Chapel, 3606 Seminary Rd, Alexandria (on the corner of Quaker Lane & Seminary Road) 10:30 am, Holy Eucharist Rite II Immanuel Chapel, address above also livestreamed via YouTube TUESDAYS 10:00 am: Morning Prayer Zabriskie Chapel, address above WEDNESDAYS 12:00 noon: Holy Eucharist Zabriskie Chapel, address above FRIDAYS 8:30 pm: Compline Via Zoom call Zoom link emailed and posted on Facebook or may be requested at [email protected] HOLY DAYS Seasonally, we worship on the Principal and Major Feasts celebrated throughout the Anglican Communion |
We are one church worshipping in two Chapels:
Zabriskie Chapel, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria
(on the corner of Seminary Road and Quaker Lane) 
Immanuel Chapel, 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria
(on the Virginia Theological Seminary campus) |
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Blessing of the PetsIn what has become a favorite Immanuel autumn tradition, we gather near the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), in remembrance of his love of all creatures, to bless the animals who bring us joy.
All creatures are welcome to receive the blessing (in baskets, containers, or on leashes as needed to protect them from other nearby animals). “All praise to you, O Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.” |
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
For additional information about these ministries, please contact the Vestry Steward for Worship, unless otherwise noted.
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the Altar for Worship services. We welcome both men and women to participate in this ministry. Altar Guild members care for the sacred vessels, the bread and the wine, the fair linens and hangings, the candles and torches and much more. The Altar Guild prepares all things for the Altar "properly and in good order." There is training, mentoring, and an accessible book of pictures and descriptions to assist those preparing the Altar. The time commitment for an assigned Sunday service includes both setting up before the service and cleaning up after the service. Flower Guild The Flower Guild shares their artistic talent and love of beauty by providing floral decorations for the Chapel. Flower Guild members mentor and guide those new to flower arranging. SEE EXAMPLES OF THE FLOWER GUILD'S WORK AT RIGHT: |
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Ushers
Ushers are an integral part of each worship service. They greet those coming to worship, distribute Sunday bulletins, assist with seating, count those in attendance, take bread and wine to the Altar on behalf of those gathered, pass alms plates, and direct communicants forward to receive Communion. This is a perfect opportunity for teamwork with a spouse, partner, and/or family members. Click here to read and/or download instructions for ushers.
Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy at the Altar. They lead processions in and out of worship, light and extinguish candles, and assist with the setting of the Altar. This ministry is open to both youth and adults. Our clergy and Acolyte Coordinator hold training sessions to explain the procedures of how acolytes assist the clergy during the Eucharist.
Contact: Francine Wargo
Lectors
Immanuel welcomes both adults and youth as readers of the Old and New Testaments and the Psalms during Sunday services. There is a training session for new and experienced readers on the mechanics of reading. We can work with you on protocols, projecting your voice, pronunciation of Biblical names, and more!
Chalicists
Chalicists assist the clergy during communion by administering the cup of wine to members of the congregation. Chalice Bearers must be confirmed and 16 years of age or older to serve; they receive training on administering the chalice and become licensed.
Intercessors
The Prayers of the People are an integral part of the Worship service and are prepared by the clergy. We encourage adults and youth to consider serving as intercessors who lead the prayers during Worship services.
Ushers are an integral part of each worship service. They greet those coming to worship, distribute Sunday bulletins, assist with seating, count those in attendance, take bread and wine to the Altar on behalf of those gathered, pass alms plates, and direct communicants forward to receive Communion. This is a perfect opportunity for teamwork with a spouse, partner, and/or family members. Click here to read and/or download instructions for ushers.
Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy at the Altar. They lead processions in and out of worship, light and extinguish candles, and assist with the setting of the Altar. This ministry is open to both youth and adults. Our clergy and Acolyte Coordinator hold training sessions to explain the procedures of how acolytes assist the clergy during the Eucharist.
Contact: Francine Wargo
Lectors
Immanuel welcomes both adults and youth as readers of the Old and New Testaments and the Psalms during Sunday services. There is a training session for new and experienced readers on the mechanics of reading. We can work with you on protocols, projecting your voice, pronunciation of Biblical names, and more!
Chalicists
Chalicists assist the clergy during communion by administering the cup of wine to members of the congregation. Chalice Bearers must be confirmed and 16 years of age or older to serve; they receive training on administering the chalice and become licensed.
Intercessors
The Prayers of the People are an integral part of the Worship service and are prepared by the clergy. We encourage adults and youth to consider serving as intercessors who lead the prayers during Worship services.