Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m.
Childcare is provided every Sunday. All are invited to Community Hour immediately following the worship service.
Other services are scheduled from time to time to observe holy days such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and Christmas Eve. Please consult the New Song calendar for details.
What are services like?
In the Episcopal Church, worship is not a performance by skilled professionals for a passive audience. Our worship is the common work of the people, and we pray and sing together as we listen to and reflect on God’s word.
New Song celebrates a vibrant Holy Eucharist service, rich with prayer, music, modern liturgy rooted in tradition (Rite II), and joyful participation.
Do I have to be a member?
There is no membership requirement to attend and participate in our worship services as fully as is comfortable for you.
What to expect during our worship services
The very heart and soul of our congregational life is our time spent together in Christ’s presence in worship. We hope to be an inviting community:
- All are welcome to worship at New Song. We are an inclusive and diverse community.
- You can feel comfortable dressing informally.
- Children are welcome in our sanctuary as an important part of our community. If you prefer, there is childcare available every Sunday.
Everything you need to participate in our worship service is printed in the booklet you’ll receive at the door. Our services are based on the Book of Common Prayer (Rite II) and Enriching Our Worship (a supplement to Episcopal worship). Our worship booklet includes all the service music, lessons, prayers, and announcements. All who seek God are welcome to receive the bread and the wine during the service.
More about New Song’s worship service
- What to do during each part of our service — step-by-step descriptions to help you feel welcomed and comfortable worshiping with us.
- Participating in music at New Song — our music is a rich and varied part of our worship experience.
- Prayers of the People — for each season of our church year.
Worship services in our Iowa City/Coralville community
New Songers conduct Morning Prayer at Lantern Park Nursing & Rehab Center on the third Thursday of the month. Once every three months, Holy Eucharist is celebrated there. (Please consult the New Song calendar for details.)
Taize services are held at Old Brick every Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m.
Our sister parish, Trinity Episcopal Church, holds a variety of services every week in Iowa City.
