All Saints Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel
3421 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22310 703-960-4808 SharonChpl@aol.com
Worship at All Saints - Sharon Chapel
Every Sunday morning there are 8:00 and 10:30 worship services, and 9:15 Sunday school programs, in the All Saints Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel sanctuary. The sanctuary is located at 3421 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia. (Where? Directions)
Sunday Worship and Sunday School
- The 8:00 a.m. worship service follows the Rite I Holy Eucharist from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and is a quiet, contemplative service with readings from the Bible, a full sermon, prayers, and Communion.
- At 9:15 a.m., between the two worship services, there are Sunday school programs for all ages.
- The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday school program for children ages 3-12 meets at 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; children may attend one or both sessions — the 10:30 session ends in time to return children to their parents for Communion.
- Sunday School for teenagers is currently divided into two discussion groups, one for boys and one for girls. They meet at 9:15 on Sundays during the school year.
- Adult Sunday school offerings include Kerygma Bible Study, Education for Ministry (in conjunction with St. Luke's Episcopal Church), and Inquirers' / Confirmation classes. Adult Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m. on most Sundays.
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The 10:30 a.m. worship service follows Holy Eucharist, Rite II, from the BCP and also includes readings from the Bible, a full sermon, prayers, and Communion, as well as music led by the All Saints - Sharon Chapel choir.
For more information, see the Worship section of the FAQ.
Sunday Morning Schedule
| Worship Services | Sunday School Classes | |||
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| Children 3 - 12 |
Teens | Adults | ||
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Holy Eucharist Rite I |
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| 9:15 - 10:15 | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd | Teen Sunday School |
Adult Sunday School |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 | Holy Eucharist Rite II |
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| The Catechesis Sunday school class ends in time for children to re-join parents in the sanctuary for Communion during the 10:30 worship service ; Catechesis (for children under 12) meets only at 10:30 during summer; Teen Sunday school meets during the school year ; Adult Sunday school meets most Sundays, but takes a break during Summer | ||||
Nursery-room childcare (for children under 3) is normally available between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon to allow parents to attend Sunday school and the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.
Sunday Readings (The Lectionary Page)
Holy Communion is celebrated in both services of Holy Eucharist. All baptized and believing Christians are invited to share Holy Communion at the altar rail.
Special Worship Services
- May 11 (Sunday)
Pentecost Readers Needed
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You will find more events on the calendar.