“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”
Worship is at the heart of all we do at St. David’s. From the multiple regular services on Sundays to the great services of the church year, we are a worshiping community who come together to offer our praise and prayers to God and to grow in community in the presence of the Lord. We encourage you to join us often to enter more deeply into the worship of God.
Sundays at St. David’s
Location
We are located at 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne PA 19087. The Church is the smaller stone building. The Chapel is the larger building on the hill.
Sunday Services:
8:00 a.m.
Rite I Worship, Church
9:15 a.m., In-Person & Livestream
Rite II Worship with choir, Chapel
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9:30 a.m.
Family Worship,
Allen Hall
(4th Sundays) 11:30 a.m.
Rite II Worship with music, Church
5:00 p.m.
Rite II Worship with music, Church
Ushers to Help
Please see any of our ushers for assistance when you come into the building. There is also a greeter at the welcome table located next to the entrance to the sanctuary in the narthex.
Have Kids?
All children are welcome during our services. Adults guide children Pre-K through 5th grade to the Choir Room for the Children’s sermon during the 9:15 a.m. service. Our Family Worship service takes place on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Childcare is also available for ages 3 months to 5 years from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for those attending the 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. services.
Communion
All baptized Christians are welcome to take communion. If you would prefer not to take communion, you can remain seated, or come forward with your arms crossed to receive a blessing.
Worship
St. David’s follows the services outlined in the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The services include Old & New Testament reading, a reading from the Gospel, a sermon, and traditional communion.
Formation
From September through April, formation for all ages takes place immediately following the 9:15 a.m. Chapel service. See the formation page for locations and topics.
After You Go
We would love to have you back next Sunday! In the meantime, stay in touch! Fill out the Get Connected form on the I’m New page.
A few more things to note…
- Accessibility – Our facility is ADA compliant with accessible bathrooms, elevators, and multiple handicapped parking spaces available. For those with limited hearing, our Chapel services are t-coil enabled. Speak to an usher for more information.
- Attire – Parishioners of St. David’s typically dress in smart casual or business casual attire, but please come in what you are most comfortable wearing!
- Quiet Room – For those who prefer a more private space to nurse or have small children who need a break, a Quiet Room is available off the Narthex with a television displaying the service.
- Gift Shop & Art Gallery – Our Gift Shop features expertly curated art, fine gifts, home décor, jewelry, and accessories by popular brands and beautifully handcrafted Fair-Trade items. All proceeds go towards our international outreach missions. The Gift Shop is open following the Sunday morning Chapel service and during the week.
Sermons
December 15, 2024
Preparing Room for Christ
The Reverend Thomas Szczerba, Jr.
December 8, 2024
How to Prepare the Way
The Reverend Nancy Webb Stroud
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Worship Service Volunteers
We are always in need of volunteers to help serve at our various Worship services. Please consider serving as an acolyte, lay assistant, or verger, as well as in either the Altar Guild, Flower Guild and Prayers of the People.
Acolytes (Grade 5 and up)
The Acolytes of St. David’s serve the clergy and congregation during services as crucifers, torchbearers, Gospel bearers, and banner bearers.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the sanctuary for worship, and cares for the vessels, linens and vestments used in worship.
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild arranges flowers for the altar during our Sunday worship services and Holy Days.
Lay Assistants
Lay Assistants support our worship services by offering selections from the Bible as Readers, leading our weekly Prayers of the People as Intercessors, and serving the Blood of Christ as Chalicists
Prayers of the People
The Prayers of the People writers prepare the prayers for weekly services and special events.
Ushers
Ushers offer hospitality to those who enter our doors, assist those needing to find a seat for worship and provide guidance at communion.
Vergers
Vergers assist the clergy during Sunday services. Training is provided and service is rotating.
Altar Flowers
Make the Church & Chapel beautiful with your gift of altar flowers on special occasions and throughout the year. These flower donations could be given in memory of a loved one who has died, in thanksgiving for a birth, or other special thanksgiving.
If you would like to honor your loved ones with flowers on a particular Sunday, please complete the form below. The suggested minimum donation is $75, but we accept donations of any amount to defray the cost of flowers that decorate the Church & Chapel throughout the year.
Please fill out the form below to submit your donation request, and someone will be in contact with you shortly with further information.
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