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WORSHIP AT CCSY

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Progressive catholic in the Anglican tradition? Modern-traditional inclusive Anglican catholic? (Huh?)  There are many labels we could use to describe the worship (and the community) at CCSY, though none is adequate in itself. Whichever terms we use, worship and celebration are at the centre of our life together as the community of God’s people here at Christ Church. We endeavour to celebrate the life and love that God has given us with all our heart and mind and soul and strength; and to take this into the world to accept and love others as we find ourselves accepted and loved. Symbols and ritual are sensual pointers to deeper reality and mystery. The people with whom we worship are God's reminder that we are a gathered community. The Scriptures and Sacraments take us beyond their outward appearances to something beyond; and challenge us to live in ways beyond our own concerns.

We also know that many people each year find their sense of belonging at CCSY through coming to worship. Many people have said that they have found CCSY a place where they can explore, feel carried and lifted up by the liturgy, and have a sense of community. There are also people who feel comfortable belonging on the "edge" and CCSY is a place which values this.

The Sunday liturgies, in particular, are occasions where we are gathered, renewed, and re-commissioned as the people of God. Each week a large number of people are involved in planning, preparing and leading the liturgy - literally ‘the work of the people’ - to make it the best we can offer.

Underpinning and uplifting the liturgy is the music, which has its own section on this website.

Each Tuesday and Friday during school term, Christ Church Grammar School staff and students have their chapel services in the church, conducted by the parish clergy. Additionally, one Sunday each term the school and parish join together for the 10am Sunday Eucharist. It is encouraging that these are celebrations which the students look forward to attending.

We also have numerous baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other occasional services which are important events for those involved, marking significant moments in the lives of individuals, families, and the community.

For all of this we are incredibly grateful, especially to all those who help to make the liturgy a true celebration; as the words inscribed into the chancel screen behind the nave altar say: “Laus Deo” – Praise be to God!

As Jesus said: "Come and see!"
John 1:39

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Christ Church South Yarra, Cnr Punt & Toorak Rds, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia.  Phone +61-3-9866-4434
Sunday Services: 8am Eucharist (BCP), 10am Parish Eucharist, 6pm Evening Worship