Worship in the Anglican Parish of Salt Spring Island is centred on the sacramental meal of bread and wine at Christ’s table. While the sacrament is celebrated by a priest, lay people play an active role in worship in reading, leading prayers, administering the cup, and laying-on-of-hands for healing.
All who seek God and a greater spiritual depth in their lives are welcome to Christ’s table in the Anglican Parish of Salt Spring. Children are welcome to stay in church during the service; the sound of children is welcome! There is also a nursery with toys for infants and the back right-hand side of the church. Our community is diverse – men and women, young and old, families, couples, singles; straight, gay, differing gender identity; lifelong Anglicans and first-time members of an Anglican community. All are welcome.
Our main service is offered at All Saints by-the-Sea at 10 am every Sunday. We offer a variety of liturgies from the Book of Alternative Services (BAS) to the new Eucharistic Liturgy for the Islands and Inlets. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments and conversation after the service.