Joining our family is easy
The journey begins at our baptism and continues throughout our lives.
Welcome to St. Gabriel’s where we are “Learning and Doing the Work of Jesus”
How to belong to our church family
Belonging to our church family is simple…
If you wish to join us, please begin by attending services and supporting the church financially.
Please notify the office of your contact information, which you may do by phone or by using the contact page on our website.
What is expected?
Our catechism teaches that; “The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for corporate worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” Book of Common Prayer, page 856.
Church Family and Stewardship
People sometimes get worried, especially when they hear the word stewardship.
Stewardship begins with gratitude for all the gifts God as given us. Then having considered those gifts, we discern what resources we can give to help people in need.
Our Actions
Our Work…
Is to seek justice and respond to human need in any way possible and consistent with the teachings of Jesus. Thus our mission is “Learning and Doing the Work of Jesus.”
Our Prayer…
Is to gather with others who seek to do this work, not so much to “go” to church as to “be” the church. We seek to pray often in order to make our lives a prayer to the God of our life.
Our Giving…
Is to give of our time, talent and treasure to make provision for the needs of God’s people and God’s church. We expect that we will give in proportion to what God has given us in all areas of our life.
Sacramental Rites for New Partners
Baptism, Confirmation, and Reception
You are invited to be baptized and confirmed by the bishop. If you are already baptized and confirmed you may wish to be received into this branch of Christ’s Holy, Catholic Church. Please speak with any member of the clergy for more information.
Membership Transfer
If you are a member of the Episcopal Church and your membership is recorded in another congregation’s register you are encouraged to have your membership transferred to St. Gabriel’s.
Please contact the office to work out the particulars.