The St. Alban’s Annual Report gives an overview of our church’s ministries and documents our growth over the last year.
You may view the most recent Annual Report as well as prior editions by clicking on the links below.
Baptism is initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ. We typically offer baptism four times a year in our 10:00 AM Sunday service. The upcoming dates are November 9, 2014 (after All Saints Day), January 11, 2015 (Epiphany); April 12, 2015 (Second Sunday of Easter); and May 24, 2015 (Pentecost). We baptize adults who have been prepared through our baptism class. We baptize infants whose parents are baptized Christians and have taken the baptism class. When infants or young children are baptized, their parents and godparents make promises on their behalf. The children are to be raised at home and in the church in the knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Those who are baptized must have at least one sponsor (commonly called godparents for children). To sign up for our baptism class, contact the church office. For questions about what baptism means, how to prepare, and other questions, please contact the Rector.
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St. Alban’s strives to care for all our members through the ups and downs of life. We have a committed team of lay people, along with the clergy, who visit our members in the hospital, bring meals after births, provide food for bereaved families, and bring Communion to our members who are unable to attend church. Our clergy are also happy to offer pastoral counseling. Please contact the rector for any pastoral needs. Also, if you are interested in joining our pastoral care team, please contact the office.
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9:00 AM Sunday School Classes
Godly Play (ages 4-7): Godly Play Room, in the Sunday School Building
Godly Kids (ages 8-10): “What’s in the Bible?”, Godly Kid Room, 2nd floor of the Outreach Center
Student Ministry (grades 6-12): Student Ministry Room, 2nd floor of the Outreach Center
Adults: “Constant Christ/Changing World.” April 12-May 31, in the Parish Hall. We live in a rapidly changing culture and increasingly confusing world. How do we hold fast to Christ and understand these changes? Join us as a diverse panel of excellent speakers address “Constant Christ/Changing World.”
Class schedule and speakers:
April 12 – Carol Perry: “The Making and Meaning of Icons”
Traditionally associated with the Eastern Church, icons have gained wider acceptance throughout the West. Explore their use and meaning.
April 19, 26 – Jerry Campbell: “Bible Basics”
Many struggle to understand the Bible. This class offers clarity & a chance for questions as we present the Scriptures in a clear, understandable format.
May 3 – Philip Jenkins: “The Middle East and Christianity”
Professor Jenkins is a widely recognized expert on Middle Eastern events and problems both religious and geopolitical. His presentation will allow some time for questions. Come early for a seat!
May 10 – Aaron Zimmerman: “Anglican Spirituality”
Eph 4:13 says we are to “grow in maturity in Christ.” What does this mean? And how do we live this out in our diverse Anglican tradition? Join us as our rector explores the many forms this takes.
May 17, 24 – Clint Capers: “The Book of Common Prayer”
Many Episcopalians are not familiar with the rich content of the BCP beyond The Holy Eucharist. Clint Capers will lead us through the BCP, and how it offers many uses for our daily devotions.
May 31 – Robert Miner: “St. Augustine for our Times”
Professor Miner is an authority on Augustine of Hippo, one of the Church’s early but most important theologians. St. Augustine’s writings are of major importance to our modern understanding of basic Christian beliefs and how, as disciples of Christ, we strive to live out the Gospel.
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We meet Thursday mornings for a men’s breakfast and Bible Study. Some of us gather for Morning Prayer in Higgins Chapel at 7:00 AM for the 20-minute service. Breakfast and Bible Study, led by the rector, then takes place in the Parish Hall from 7:30-8:30. All men are welcome!
All men of St. Alban’s are invited to this laidback grilling extravaganza. Chill Grill meets periodically throughout the year. Bring a favorite beverage. Contact the church office for dates and information.
St. Alban’s Women’s Ministry provides opportunties for education, service, fellowship and fun. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meets monthly to hear a speaker. We also have Ladies Nights Out and Women’s Lunches on a monthly basis, as well as a New Moms Group. Contact the church office for dates and information.
All adults of the church are invited the first Wednesday of each month to a lunch in the Parish Hall for food and fellowship. While this event is especially designed for our older members, all ages are welcome. Food is provided by Patti’s Kitchen. Please RSVP to the church office.
Stop by our new Adult Sunday School class, “Constant Christ/Changing World,” Sundays, April 12-May 31, 9:00 AM in the Parish Hall. We live in a rapidly changing culture and increasingly confusing world. How do we hold fast to Christ and understand these changes? Join us as a diverse panel of excellent speakers address “Constant Christ/Changing World.”
This class meets throughout the fall, winter, and spring, every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Music Room. Join us as the Rector leads us through the book of Genesis in this engaging and lively class. All are welcome regardless of level of Bible knowledge.
St. Alban’s is home for many college students, graduate students, and college staff and faculty. In addition, St. Alban’s partners with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Church of the Holy Spirit (Episcopal), in supporting the Episcopal Student Center (ESC). The ESC provides a place for students to relax, study, and worship (in All Saints Chapel). The ESC is located at 1712 S. 10th St. in Waco, near the Baylor campus. Under the leadership of the Rev. Erin Jean Warde, the ESC hosts retreats, weekly gatherings, worship and dinner on Sunday nights, and many opportunities for students. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
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St Alban’s Student Ministry is led by Grace Brown. Please contact her with any questions.
During the academic year, junior high and high school students meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 PM for dinner and an interactive lesson on how we live out our faith. These lessons are scripturally based and geared towards the issues students face. This will be a great way to grow in faith and better understand the Gospel and what it means to follow Jesus.
During the academic year, we meet every Sunday at 9am for Junior High and High School Students.
In our Sunday School time, we will be discovering how to grow in faith, leadership, and the ability to form meaningful relationships through the study of different books of the Bible. Our ministry’s goal is to help expand students’ knowledge and understanding of the Bible, so that they are supported in their faith and empowered to explore God’s Word on their own.
All events are in the Student Ministry Room, on the second floor of the St. Alban’s Outreach Center. Enter through the Outreach Center doors on 30th St. On Sundays, you can also enter the Outreach Center through the wooden double doors in the Sunday School building.
Join us for a catered lunch as we celebrate God’s work among us in 2014, and look ahead to 2015. We will elect four new vestry members. All welcome, though only members may vote. Nursery will be provided.
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Our Student Ministry will host this spaghetti dinner to raise funds for their Service Weekend in March. Guests may come and go as they please, as our youth provide entertainment for the evening. RSVP to grace@stalbanswaco.org.
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The St. Alban’s Chancel Choir is committed to excellence in music and worship. The choir is composed of volunteer and paid singers who lead congregational and choral music during our worship services.The Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday at 6:00 in the Music Room. College students and new members are always welcome to join the choir. Contact the Choirmaster for further information.
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In the summer of 2014, the leadership saw the need for a comprehensive strategic planning process for St. Alban’s. This strategic plan was to guide our mission and ministry, rethink our vision, and help provide the framework to guide us into the next five years of our life together.
This process resulted in a clarified Mission Statement and redefined Core Values in September 2014.
In addition, six task forces were commissioned to develop long term goals and intermediate objectives. These groups met many times over the fall to develop plans for the five areas identified in the parish visioning events as important to our future: Children and Youth (Laura Burton, Chair), Outreach and Mission (broken into two separate committees; Chairs: Erin Skelton and Jeff Tanner, respectively), Adult Christian Formation (Dennis Guill, Chair), Membership and Growth (Dean Riley, Chair), and Fellowship/Community (John Wood, Chair). Their hard work has produced exciting plans and goals for the future. Their initial reports can be found in our 2014 Annual Report.
Now that these plans are nearing completion, two additional groups are forming to create strategies for providing the resources necessary to carry out these plans. These groups are Facilities and Finance. Facilities will develop a master plan for our buildings and grounds, while Finance will tackle any capital campaign requirements, as well as develop plans for building the Endowment Fund. Further, each of the six task forces have re-constituted as standing committees to carry out those plans. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the church office with your preferred area of service.
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