St. Michael’s is
so glad you’re here, with us, in the love of God.

Our beautiful building and lively community is the heart of Episcopalian Christian worship in Litchfield. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you have a welcome place here at St. Michael’s.

Weekly at St. Michael’s

Sun 8 am: Rite I Holy Eucharist, spoken service

Sun 10 am: Rite II Holy Eucharist with music and on Zoom

Past services and sermons are found on YouTube
Coffee Hour after 10am Service

Bible Study and Lay-Led Chanting Groups
Please get in contact with us to join!

Office Hours
Mon – Thurs: 10:00am- 1:00pm

What is the liturgical year?

The liturgical year is the annual rhythm of the church that provides structure and direction in our worship. Our services, vestments, and decoration of the church reflect these seasons of worship.

We are currently in the season of Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time in some traditions. Learn more about the liturgical year from the Episcopal Church or the Church of England.

What is the Book of Common Prayer?

Worship in the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion more generally has been continually guided by the Book of Common Prayer since its first edition in 1549.

The Book of Common Prayer lays out the structure of liturgical service and provides key guidance on our doctrine. Designed to unify worship in the early Church of England, this comprehensive resource contains a Psalter, orders for Eucharistic worship, Morning and Evening Prayer, and much more.

You can explore the Book of Common Prayer, including a historical 1662 copy, online from the Church of England.

Resources for Curious Newcomers

We’re so glad you’re curious about St. Michael’s. When you step through our doors, you change us for the better by enabling us to become the church you need. If you would like to learn a little more about our Episcopal tradition, please feel free to explore the resources below.

General Resources

Prayer: Where to Start & How to Keep Going Podcast with the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

The Way of Love Podcast with Bishop Michael Curry

Daily Prayer App by the Church of England

What is the difference between Episcopalianism

and Roman Catholicism?

Article from Episcopal News Service

Article from Roman Catholic website Catholicismo

Become a Zoom Worshipper!

If you live remotely, are away from Litchfield, or are simply curious, consider worshipping with us via Zoom. What we do is real—not virtual—with an immersive, live camera feed that keeps you in the midst of worship. After service, our Zoom Coffee Hour Host greets you as we make our way over to the Community House where you can socialize and connect with your community.

We hope you will join us at 10am each Sunday by clicking the icon below to enter the
Zoom Narthex (waiting room).

How can I make a difference in someone’s life today?

People come to our Community House every day seeking nutritious and enjoyable food for themselves and their families. Your help is needed! Please support our efforts to provide these resources by either:

—Bringing non-perishable food to the back pews of the church any day from 7-7, or

—Clicking on the button below and giving money to make it happen! Your donation enables us to feed our neighbors in need.

Donate to the Always Open Fund

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Christmas Week on South Street

Pledge Your Support to the God’s ministry through St. Michael’s!

Choral Evensong for Advent Sunday – Dec 3 – 4pm

Halloween on South Street

Can I participate in Communion?

Anyone baptized in any Christian tradition is welcome and encouraged to receive communion. If for any reason you do not want to receive communion, please come up to the altar and cross your arms over your chest, and we will know to say a blessing over you. We want everyone to feel fully part of God’s family.

Who is your Priest?

Our Priest-in-Charge at St. Michael’s is the Reverend Ian B. Montgomery. A life-long Episcopalian, Father Montgomery was ordained to the priesthood in 1998 after receiving his Masters of Divinity from General. He has previously served in Connecticut at Saint Saviour’s, Old Greenwich and Christ Episcopal in East Norwalk. He has also served parishes in Paris, Pennsylvania, and California.

St. Michael’s is so glad you’re here, with us, in the love of God.