Sunday at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM. Child care is provided.
2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 PM - Contemplative Prayer, a time for silent prayer and meditation.
Inclusive Language
St. Margaret's Church makes every effort to make the language of worship conform to our conviction that the nature of God embraces both male and female and that men and women are equal in God's sight. Therefore, in our worship, we take our Bible readings from the New Revised Standard Version, the best translation currently available in this aspect, and Psalms from inclusive language sources. In our liturgies, we make minimal but symbolically important changes in the language of the prayer book in accord with our commitment to inclusive expression. Some historical texts, like the Lord's Prayer, that are widely known and loved are left unaltered, as is copyrighted material, such as hymns and anthems. In those texts, as in the ones that are changed, we recognize and affirm both the masculine and feminine in God.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild provides us with a beautiful space and the simple implements needed to celebrate the Eucharist. They clean, polish, dust and maintain the beauty of our sanctuary. For more information please contact Florence Palmer at 301.445.2879 or via email at flojan@verizon.net
Flower Guild
St. Margaret's community is a community that appreciates the aesthetic and is blessed with simple yet stunning arrangements of flowers on the high altar, under the central altar, around the lecterns, and on special occasions at the baptistry, pew ends, and even the columbarium.
The flower guild is currently volunteers. While it is helpful, flower arranging skills are not necessary. If you would like to join this important ministry, please call or email Bob Healy 202-966-4252, bhealy10@hotmail.com to volunteer.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Every week parishoners, trained by the Diocese, take the Eucharist directly from the altar to the sick and shut in of the parish. On any given Sunday we have up to seven different sets of visitors going out. This ministry is critical in that it keeps us bound together as a community and assures that those who are unable to be with us are visited by lay persons as well as clergy. Though this is a liturgical, not a pastoral, role it is a way that we can be alert to the needs of those who are not physically with us. If you would be interested in assisting, please contact Kate Blackburn at kateblackburn730@hotmail.com.
Liturgical Participants
St. Margaret's children and adults offer their consistent presence each Sunday morning at the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services. We ensure a seamless service by serving as acolytes, chalice administrators, crucifers, intercessors, lectors and vergers. Interested members should contact Charlie Briggs at charles_briggs@hotmail.com to set up a brief training and be included in the rota.
Ushers
Often the first people that visitors encounter, our ushers cheerfully and carefully welcome all who enter. If you are a member looking for a way to get more involved in the life of the parish, why not consider this ministry? Our devoted, long-time head of the ushers recently loved to North Carolina; a replacement will be named soon. In the meantime, please contact the office at 202.232.2995, infor@stmargaretsdc.org.
