Maryland State Boychoir
A joyful service featuring the music of the Maryland State Boychoir- not to be missed!
Annual Parish Meeting Sunday
Combined service at 9 a.m. followed by our annual parish meeting featuring a potluck brunch.
Grief Ministry Group
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? All are welcome to join our community. We meet once a month, with the clergy, in our quiet contemplative chapel for support on the journey.
Bishop Visit
Join us for a very special Sunday welcoming Bishop Kevin Nichols for confirmation and a truly unique coffee hour event: the Bishop Nichols Pickles Cook-Off! Bring your favorite pickled dish to be judged by the bishop. A pickle monarch will be crowned!
Christmas Eve Traditional Service
Our traditional service featuring a prelude of brass and organ, with traditional hymns and candlelight- a beautiful service!
Christmas Eve Family Service w Pageant
All are welcome to join this simple and sweet service featuring a pick-up pageant- no rehearsal needed! Children of all ages join the story by dressing up in a costume of their choice as a narrator helps to retell the story of the birth of Jesus with hymns and candelight.
Blue Christmas at Hope Episcopal
The Blue Christmas service holds a special place in the life of the Church. Some come this night carrying griefs that are quiet, others with griefs that are bold, and still others with griefs that stir us to break through the weight of sorrow and abide in the joy of God. We celebrate the birth of Christ even as we hold our losses— those specific to us and those we share with a weary world.
Greening of the Church + "Ugly" Christmas Sweater Day!
Join us for the greening of the church and wear your favorite “ugly” (or not!) Christmas sweater! This festive tradition is a joy with music playing and laughter abounding as we help beautify our sanctuary for Christmas Eve!
Advent Lessons + Carols
Our annual tradition of Advent Lessons and Carols, a beautiful service featuring lessons and music of the season.
Advent I
Join us for the start of a beautiful Advent season with the lighting of our Advent Wreath!
Kick-Off Sunday/Pastor Jennifer returns
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new program year together and the return of Pastor Jennifer following her summer sabbatical!
Mattson Home Cook-out
All are welcome to the Mattson home for a late summer afternoon cook-out to celebrate the return of Pastor Jennifer following her summer sabbatical. Contact the parish office for more information!
Pastor Jennifer Send-Off
Pastor Jennifer’s last Sunday before her summer sabbatical! Join us as we send her off with prayers and good wishes!
Art Camp!
Children and teens between the ages of K-12 grades are welcome to join us for another year of Art Camp!!! This immersive experience includes time creating, singing, playing and learning about God’s love- together! Older teens are encouraged to participate as mentors to younger children. All are welcome! Camp runs from June 9th-12th, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day, with lunch served.
Parish Cook-Out
Bring on the grills! Join us for an all-parish cook out following the 10:00 a.m. service. This special celebration will provide an opportunity for conversation with Pastor Jennifer before her summer sabbatical.
Newcomers brunch
Newcomers are invited to join our vestry for a simple brunch and time of fellowship. We are eager to know you!
A Very Medieval Holy Humor Sunday!
Join us for a Sunday morning unlike any other! This annual tradition invites a spirit of joy for all who participate! This year’s theme is “medieval”- all lords and ladies are welcome!!! Dress up (or not) but come with a smile and expect the unexpected!!!
Easter Morning
Rite I, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
Brass Prelude, 9:30 a.m.
Rite II, Holy Eucharist w. Baptism, 10:00 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 a.m.
Good Friday Noonday Service
Good Friday service with reading of the Passion and communion from reserved sacrament.
Children's Stations of the Cross
Children and families are invited to hear the story of the cross in this beautiful and simple service that invites children to touch each station and read simple lessons with reflections. All welcome!
Maundy Thursday
Holy Eucharist Rite II with footwashing. A beautiful, intimate service remembering the last supper. All welcome!
Contemplative Prayer Service
Our service of quiet prayer for peace, held in the beautiful St. Thomas chapel.
Palm and Passion Sunday
Join us for our celebration of Palm and Passion Sunday. Rite I, with Palms, Passion Reading and Holy Eucharist, at 8:00 a.m. Rite II, with Palms, Passion Reading, Holy Eucharist and Music + Choir at 10:00 a.m.
Art Time!
Every Second Tuesday of the month, Art time is an intergenerational gathering to experience the joy of being creative in community! No previous art skills neccessary, all supplies provided!
Parish Art Event!
All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this inter-generational Lenten Art Event from 11:00-11:30/12 p.m. Sea Macleish will lead us in a simple yet meaningful activity designed to center the soul as we prepare for the beauty of Holy Week.
Spring Clean Up
Get your hands dirty… in the best possible way! Volunteers are needed to help with our spring clean up day, which will include outdoor work preparing our labryinth and new wetland meadow area for planting!