At St. Mary's Episcopal Church, we gather each week to celebrate the Holy Eucharist, study Scripture, and grow together in faith. All are welcome at the table.
Sunday Worship Services
8:00 AM — Rite I
Holy EucharistA spoken, traditional service using the historic language of Rite I from the Book of Common Prayer. This quiet, reverent service offers a contemplative start to Sunday morning and is well-suited for those who appreciate the beauty of classical liturgical expression.
10:30 AM — Rite II
Choral Holy EucharistOur choral service uses the contemporary language of Rite II and features music from our choir. This family-friendly service includes a children's sermon and Sunday School for children, as well as Discovery Hour for adults.
Sunday School
For ChildrenChildren are welcomed and nurtured in faith through Sunday School held during the 10:30 service. A children's sermon is also offered as part of the main service, helping our youngest members feel fully included in worship.
Discovery Hour
For AdultsDiscovery Hour provides adults with an opportunity for deeper engagement with Scripture, theology, and the life of the church. This adult formation program runs alongside Sunday School, making Sunday morning a time of learning for all ages.
Midweek Worship & Study
Wednesday Morning at10:30 AM
Healing Eucharist
On Wednesday mornings, we gather for a Healing Eucharist service. Individuals are warmly invited to come forward for healing prayers, offering a time of spiritual renewal, intercession, and God's restorative grace in the middle of the week.
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Bible StudyWednesday evening Bible Study provides an opportunity to explore Scripture in community. Whether you are a lifelong student of the Bible or just beginning your journey, all are welcome to gather, ask questions, and grow in faith together.
Special Services Throughout the Year
The Christian year shapes our worship at St. Mary's. We observe the full rhythm of the liturgical calendar with services that mark the great seasons and feasts of the church.
Christmas Eve
Lessons & Carols
Thanksgiving
Ash Wednesday
Lenten Services
Rooted in Scripture
Every service at St. Mary's is deeply grounded in Holy Scripture. The Book of Common Prayer weaves the Bible throughout our worship — in the readings of the Lectionary, the Psalms we sing, and the prayers we offer. The Word of God is central to all we do.
From Sunday morning services to Wednesday evening Bible Study, we continually return to Scripture as a living word that speaks into our lives, our community, and our world. We believe that reading, hearing, and studying the Bible together is an essential part of faithful discipleship.
Worshipping from the Book of Common Prayer
All of our services at St. Mary's are rooted in the Book of Common Prayer, the foundational liturgical text of the Episcopal Church. For centuries, the Prayer Book has provided a common framework of worship that unites Episcopalians across the world in shared language, rhythm, and prayer.
Whether you are a lifelong Episcopalian or exploring Christian worship for the first time, the liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer offers a beautiful and meaningful way to encounter God — through Scripture, prayer, the Sacraments, and the community of faith.
Plan Your VisitYou Are Welcome Here
St. Mary's Episcopal Church has been a place of worship in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania since 1898. We would love to have you join us.
112 East 2nd St., Waynesboro, PA 17268
