New to St. Timothy’s?
Plan Your Visit
107 Louis Street
Greenville, NC 27858
There’s a Place for You Here
Visiting a new church can feel like a big step, but at St. Timothy’s, you’ll find a place where you can simply walk in and be yourself. There’s no pressure here, just an open invitation to come, worship, and see what this community is all about. Come as you are, dress how you feel comfortable, and participate as much or as little as you’d like. If you have questions, we’re always happy to help. And if you’d rather just take it all in, that’s perfectly fine too. When you’re ready, we’d love to meet you!
Worship With Us Every Sunday Morning at St. Timothy’s Church
September – May
8:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite II, spoken service
September – May
10:15am
Holy Eucharist Rite II, with music
June – August
9:30am
Holy Eucharist Rite II, combined service
All YEar
Online
Holy Eucharist Rite II with music, recorded live
Main Church
The main worship area at St. Timothy’s is where we come together each Sunday. This space is set up for our regular services, along with holidays and larger gatherings throughout the year. If you visit St. Timothy’s, this is where you’ll likely start. It’s a great place to get a feel for who we are, our message, and the community you’ll find here.
What to Expect Each Sunday Morning
We know visiting a new church is a big step, so here’s a quick guide to help you know what to expect when you join us.
Thoughtful, Structured Services
Our worship follows a traditional Episcopal liturgy, with prayers, readings from Scripture, a sermon, and Holy Communion. Everything you need to follow along is provided, and you’ll catch on quickly, even if it’s your first time.
All Are Welcome at the Table
In the Episcopal Church, all baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. If you’d prefer not to, you’re welcome to remain seated or come forward for a blessing. Children are always welcome in worship.
No Pressure, Just Presence
Most services last about an hour. It’s a meaningful time of worship that fits comfortably into your morning. Feel free to participate as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re so glad you’re here! The best way to get connected is by filling out the New Visitor Connect Card on our Connect page. Once you submit the form, someone from our church will be able to follow up, answer any questions you may have, and help you take your next step at St. Timothy’s.
Yes. Musicians who play instruments are welcome to share their gifts as part of worship, whether regularly or for special services.
Rehearsal schedules vary depending on the group and the season, but most meet regularly during the week and before services. Contact the parish office to learn more about our music ministries, schedules, and how to get involved.
Music ministry is open to anyone who enjoys singing or playing, regardless of experience. You don’t need to have formal training, just a willingness to participate!
We have plenty of parking. For those with mobility issues, the parking lot closest to the White Chapel will be your shortest trip. All three parking lots on our property are up for grabs, so pick the space best for you.
We love children and all of the sounds and distractions they make. We would love to have them join us for worship and have activity bags waiting to help them stay happy. If you need your worship time a bit less interactive, we offer nursery care from birth to four years old and will resume that service on Sept. 12th.
For decades the slogan of the Episcopal church has been All are welcome. No matter what your age, heritage, economic status, gender identity, or sexuality, you are welcome to participate in all aspects of our congregational life at St. Timothy’s.
Not at St. Timothy’s! We have ushers and greeters who will happily assist you as much as you need, as well as many community members who will be happy to serve any guest.
During the service, the bulletin provided will explain specific instructions for each portion, but will also include either multiple options or an exception. For instance, you might be offered to kneel or remain standing during a moment of prayer. People throughout the congregation will be doing either, so you will not be out of place.
Also, let’s be honest, everyone makes mistakes. Even priests will sometimes have a little gaff or snafu during Eucharist, and you know, we all have a nice laugh! So don’t worry about being perfect because we at St. Timothy’s certainly aren’t.
Episcopal churches follow a common order of service as outlined in our Book of Common Prayer. This means if you go to a church in North Carolina, California, or even in South Africa, the service will be relatively similar no matter where you are. This continuation of tradition unites us globally in our devotion and worship of God.
In our typical Sunday service, we at St. Timothy’s follow the Holy Eucharist Rite II (with the occasional variation to keep things interesting!) This includes readings from the New Testament, Old Testament, and Gospel, a sermon, times of prayer and personal confession, as well as sharing the bread and wine of Holy Communion. If you attend our 10:15 Worship, the proceedings will also include traditional and/or praise-style music!
Episcopal is a denomination of the Christian faith rooted in the history of the Anglican church. To put it more simply: when the United States was formed, colonial congregations also had to separate from the Church of England, so The Episcopal Church began!
The word “Episcopal” means a church that’s governed by bishops. Our church leadership on every level is voted into office, including our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Churches themselves are democratically governed by a body of parishioners known as a “Vestry”. This style of leadership furthers our aim to be a cooperative community thriving in the light of Christ.
If you want to visit us on site, our Sunday services are currently at 8:00 am and 10:15 am. On site education for all ages will resume on Sept 12th at 9:00am. Virtually, you can join us live for our 10:15 service or catch a recorded version of our service by 12:00pm on Sundays.
