sunday worship
Worship at St. Michael’s is rooted in the sacramental rites of the ancient church, but open and welcoming to all. On Sunday Morning we gather at 10 am to sing together, pray together, learn from the wisdom of Scripture, listen to fresh and relevant preaching, offer ourselves in service, and receive the Holy Eucharist.
Although we are close like a family, we are always happy to see new faces, and eager to welcome anyone to join us in the pew, at the altar, or in the parish hall for coffee afterward. We take God very seriously, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously. We are all human, and we are at our best when we fully welcome and affirm one another in the name of Christ. So no matter where you’re coming from, we hope you end up here.
NECESSITY PANTRY
Open for Drive-Thru Service
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
10 am – 2 pm
St. Michael’s operates a “Necessity Pantry” providing personal hygiene and cleaning products to our clients, items that are not covered by the SNAP program. We offer shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shaving cream, bath soap, lotion, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish detergent, incontinent products and toilet tissue. The Necessity Pantry is a cooperative ministry supported by eastern Jackson County Episcopal Churches: Resurrection, St. Anne’s, Trinity and St. Michael’s.
We are proud to have as our partners Giving The Basics; Harvesters; Sams Club; Walmart; Independence Young Matrons; and St. Marks Catholic Church, Independence.
ADULT FORMATION
Every Sunday morning at 9 am we hold Adult Formation in the Library. Join us as we read Scripture together and discuss what we’re learning over coffee or tea.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Children are welcome to join in every aspect of worship, or take advantage of our Children’s Ministry.
Infants & Toddlers are invited to play with our vetted and enthusiastic caregivers in the Nursery adjacent to our worship space. You can see your little ones from your seat, and join them or retrieve them at any time. The Nursery is open and staffed from 8:45 till 11:30, allowing parents the freedom to attend the adult formation class at 9:00 am in the Library, and even to grab some refreshments during Coffee Hour at 11:15 before reuniting with their children.
Children are welcome to join in every aspect of worship, or take advantage of our Children’s Ministry.
Grade-Schoolers (Kindergarten – 3rd Grade) are invited to join in our Children’s Ministry, from 10:00-10:45 in the rooms off the Parish Hall, at the opposite end of the building. The time begins with a faith-based activity, in the Activity Room on the left. Around 10:20, the teacher guides the children into the adjacent Children’s Chapel, for a brief lesson and age-appropriate prayer time. After this, there is free time until parents come to bring their kids into the Nave for the Eucharist. Children’s Ministry is led and supervised by two vetted adults at all times.
Changing stations are available in both the Men’s and Women’s restrooms, off the main corridor.
gatherings
Sundays
9:00 am – All Ages Education
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist
11:15 am – Coffee Hour
EVENTS
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Sundays
10:00-11:00 am – Holy Eucharist
Nightly
8:00-8:30 pm – Compline