We Episcopalians are a sacramental people, recognizing that sacraments are outward signs of an inward spiritual reality. Christian formation begins at baptism and continues through life and even after death, when we move from "strength to strength in the life of perfect service." In practice, this means that rites and celebrations such as baptism, marriage, and burial are not just rites of passage; they provide a glimpse into the loving heart of God.

The following information is really to brief to answer all your questions, so we hope that you will contact us for more conversation.

Baptism
Baptism is the initiation into the Body of Christ and is administered to people of any age, including infants. The rite of baptism is normally administered on five specific days during the year: The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord (January), The Great Vigil of Easter and Easter Day (March/April), Pentecost (May/June), and the Sunday of All Saints (November). Baptism may be administered on other Sundays, but it is always celebrated as part of the Sunday Eucharist and in the presence of the entire  congregation. Unless there is a compelling pastoral need, baptism is not administered during the season of Lent. At least one parent of a child being baptized must be a member of All Saints' Church. Adults who wish to be baptized here will have attended a series of Christian formation classes and be regularly worshiping with us prior to the date of their baptism.

Marriage
The marriage and blessing of two people begins with your desire to form a lasting, life-long partnership with another in God’s love, and continues throughout your lives as a process of living and growing together. In this holy union, each of you as an individual, and together as a couple, gradually transform and mature in God’s presence and image.

Anyone who desires to make their vows before God and the gathered community of family, friends and the Church and receive the grace and blessing of God to help you fulfill your vows may be married at All Saints.' In the Episcopal Church, we believe that marriage is a sacrament – an outward and visible sign of God's love, which means that all weddings performed here are of an explicitly Christian nature and use the liturgy of The Book of Common Prayer. Weddings may be scheduled throughout the year with the exception of the season of Lent, the week before and after Christmas, or over the Thanksgiving weekend. We are able to schedule weddings with at least three months notice and no more than 18 months in advance. Premarital counseling is required of all couples.

If you are interested in learning more about being married at All Saints' Church you can download a copy of our wedding guidelines here.

Funerals
No one is refused burial from All Saints' Church. Please contact our office if you need to arrange for a funeral or burial service. The Rite of Christian Burial normally takes place in the church, but it may also be conducted at a funeral home or grave site. More