VISIT US
If you do not have a household of faith where you regularly worship and serve, we would love to have you visit one of our Sunday worship gatherings! Sundays are the primary way we gather as a church to worship together, learn from Scripture, pray for one another, and create space to hear from the Holy Spirit. Whether you are exploring faith or looking for a church home, we look forward to seeing you soon!
FAQ’s
We know visiting a church can bring on anxiety, especially if you are a new Christian or interested in learning more about the Christian faith. Below is some information about our church family that we hope helps. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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What to Expect: One distinctive of Anglican worship is its sacramental nature. Every action, gesture, and element is significant and rife with symbolism. Just as Christ used the everyday stuff of life (bread, wine, oil, etc.) to convey his kingdom ethic, so we believe that the physical elements of life enhance our worship and can act as vehicles of his grace.
Holy Communion is celebrated in our weekly services at Church of the Apostles. Through this sacrament, we recall Jesus's words and actions at the Last Supper and look forward to his coming again in glory.
Worship In Song: Our worship band is comprised of volunteers who lead our church family in song. You'll likely hear a mix of classic hymns and more recent pieces in various styles and with a variety of instruments.
*Please note: Godly Play (PreK - 6th Grade) is offered only at our 10AM service. Nursery (infant - 2yo) is offered at both our 8 & 10 AM services.
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We understand that part of being comfortable often involves knowing what others might be wearing. You’ll see everything from casual clothing, like jeans and a shirt, to dresses and collared shirts. We rarely see formal attire, though we welcome them all the same.
Feel free to come as you are. We would rather you spend more time preparing your hearts for worship than preparing your attire.
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We offer Nursery and Children’s Ministry ! We are committed to providing a safe and fun atmosphere to nurture the spiritual lives of children. The children’s check-in desk is at a table outside before you walk into the church.
We have a nursery for infants to 2yo at both our 8AM and 10AM services. Our Children’s Ministry, called Godly Play, is for PreK - 6th grades and is available at our 10AM service. We encourage you to take a look at our Godly Play page for more information! Middle and High School students participate in the full worship service in the sanctuary. Learn more about our youth ministry on our Youth Ministry page.
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We are located at 7159 McIntyre St, Fairhope, AL 36532.
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Church of the Apostles is a part of The Gulf Atlantic Diocese, a diocese in the Anglican Church of North America.
Next Steps: Anglican Essentials course
If you are new to Church of the Apostles or curious about the broader Anglican tradition, this class is for you. It is a 6 week course that covers church history and Anglican distinctives (like the Book of Common Prayer and the Catechism), theology of the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's prayer and a theology of prayer, the liturgical calendar, as well as expectations around membership and confirmation at COTA. This will be an interactive class with space for discussion and your questions.
Contact Fr. Taylor to find out upcoming dates and to learn more: mark@apostleseasternshore.org.