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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
The Rev. Ken Howard,
Rector

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Location:
15575 Germantown Road
Darnestown, MD 20874
Tel 240-631-2800

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Our Vision
 

Bringing the Vision to Life

A Place To Belong! A Place To Become!

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Congregational Vision

Responding as disciples (learners) to the grace and love of God in Christ:

We are a spiritual home, a safe haven, grounded in Scripture and centered in life,

where we are nurtured and challenged in our journey of faith.

We welcome all people to join us in worship and prayer,

and in joyful service to the community around us.

We believe that the only sufficient basis for Christian community is Christ’s love for us.

We experience that the power of Christ’s love can hold us together in the midst of great diversity.

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Ministry Area Missions

Worship
Worship is the heart and soul of our faith community
Believing that corporate worship is the heart and soul of Christian faith and that “all who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at Christ’s Table,” our envision worship that is joyful, warm, and relaxed, yet reverent, inspiring, and uplifting.  Our worship is grounded in Anglican tradition, yet open to other traditions.  We strive for a worship experience that is inviting to newcomer and the stranger, and accessible to all people.  We seek the active involvement in liturgy and music of all God’s people. 

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Spiritual Formation
Wrestling with Questions About Living Out Faith in Life
Grounded in scripture and in obedience to Christ, we offer opportunities for adults to examine and develop their Christian faith and wrestle with the question, “How do I live out my faith in every day life?”

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Parish Life: Evangelism, Hospitality, & Pastoral Care
A Welcoming Community Where People Can Find a Spiritual Home
Believing that the only sufficient basis for Christian community is Christ’s love for us, our vision is to create a welcoming community where people of faith from all backgrounds can find a spiritual home. We offer a variety of opportunities to explore faith, build community, strengthen friendships and have fun. We strive for a balance of organizational structure and laid-back atmosphere where strangers are welcomed, newcomers are proactively included, leadership is shared and ongoing evangelism leads to community growth.

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Outreach
Transforming the World with Small Deeds Done with Great Love
Responding to Christ's call to proclaim the Gospel by both word and deed, our vision is to serve the diverse community around us, inclusive of all cultures and ages, responding with love and compassion to those in need within our congregation, in the greater community, and throughout the world.  We serve all God's people and transform the world with small deeds done with great love, one at a time.

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Stewardship & Leadership
Stewards of God's Many Gifts
As individuals and as a community of faith, we are good stewards of the many gifts we have received through God's grace and love. We respond to God's generosity by supporting God's work in the church and in the world.

 
 
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