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Worship Services

Episcopal worship follows an ancient pattern that dates to the earliest days of the Christian church. Our principal Sunday service is called the Holy Eucharist, from a Greek word that means "thanksgiving." The first half of the Eucharist is the Liturgy of the Word, when we hear readings from the Old and New Testaments and a sermon based on the scriptures of the day. We respond to the readings by offering our prayers for all people everywhere and all of God's creation, as well as our own individual needs.

The second half is the Liturgy of the Table, also called Holy Communion. We believe the bread and wine over which our thanks are given become the Body and Blood of Christ. When we share in Communion together, we are fed with the life of Jesus himself and renewed for our lives as his disciples.

If you've spent time in Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Eastern Orthodox churches, much of our liturgy will seem familiar. If you're unfamiliar with liturgical Christian worship, don't worry. You're welcome to participate as fully as is right for you, or to just relax into the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.


Sunday Services

8:00 a.m.: Simple Holy Eucharist

We begin our Sunday mornings with a simple, spoken service that includes classic Episcopal prayers, scripture readings, a sermon, and Holy Communion. The liturgy lasts about 45 minutes.

Face coverings are still required for all participants at the 8:00 liturgy. This allows us to continue maintaining a space for those not yet able to be in mixed-masking situations to worship in person. Thank you for helping to care for our congregation and community.


10:15 a.m.: Sung Holy Eucharist

Our largest gathering of the week, the 10:15 service features timely preaching and timeless music. The liturgy includes hymns, prayers, scripture readings, a sermon, and Holy Communion, and usually lasts about 75 minutes. Our organist and choir offer musical leadership. The 10:15 service is also livestreamed so those at home can participate online.

Nursery care is available for young children. Pre-K and elementary-age children may choose to attend Children's Chapel during the first half of the liturgy before returning to their families for Communion. Children of all ages are also always welcome in "big church."

Face coverings are welcome but no longer mandatory at the 10:15 service.


Other Services

Morning Prayer
8:30 a.m., Tuesdays

The services of Morning and Evening Prayer, also known as the Daily Office, are the Church's daily act of praise, with psalms and readings appointed for each day of the year. They can be prayed by individuals or groups, at home, at church, or on the go. All members are encouraged to make use of some form of the Daily Office as part of their prayer life. Join us for Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Major Feast Days
Holy Eucharist, 12:00 p.m.
Since the earliest centuries the Church has set aside certain days to honor the martyrs and saints, as well as significant events in the life and ministry of Jesus. We celebrate these Major Feasts with the Holy Eucharist, usually at 12:00 p.m. Check News & Notes for upcoming feast days.

Upcoming Special Services

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross

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Friday, Mar 31, 2023, 6:00 PM
This year at Incarnation we will celebrate a bilingual Stations of the Cross service every Friday evening in Lent starting at 6 pm. We invite you to come and experience this solemn pilgrimage service as we process from station to station before t...
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Church of the Incarnation
550 Mendocino Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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(707) 579-2604

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People decide to visit a church for lots of different reasons, often because they're at some sort of transition point in their lives. Maybe you're a longtime Episcopalian; maybe you have experience in another faith tradition; or maybe you've never been to a faith community at all.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you enrich us with your presence, and there's a place for you here.

Learn more about visiting Incarnation.

Incarnation is located at 550 Mendocino Avenue in downtown Santa Rosa, just south of the corner with Cherry Street.

Our church parking lot is located around the corner at 636 Cherry Street. The lot often fills up for our Sunday morning services. Additional free church parking is available in the small gravel lot at the corner of Mendocino and Cherry, or in the city garage at 521 7th Street (free on Sundays), which is a two-minute walk from the church. Finally, street parking is also free on Sundays.

We're also located close to several bus lines, and we have a bike rack in the central courtyard.

Children aren't just the church's future—they're an essential part of our faith community right now. At Incarnation we strive to serve our kids' growing faith, and we know they have much to teach adults, too. Children are always welcome in worship: any age, any time.

Learn more about our children's ministries.

Episcopal worship follows an ancient pattern that dates to the earliest days of the Christian church. The first half of the Eucharist is the Liturgy of the Word the second half is the Liturgy of the Table, also called Holy Communion. If you've spent time in Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, or Eastern Orthodox churches, much of our liturgy will seem familiar. If you're unfamiliar with liturgical Christian worship, don't worry. You're welcome to participate as fully as is right for you, or to just relax into the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.

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