The Festival of Lessons and Carols, the story of the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus, is told in short Bible readings from the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and choral anthems.  We will have a full choir and special instruments.  Following the program in the church we will gather in the Voorhees Mission House for chili and all the trimmings, courtesy of Jim Vande Berg.  Don't miss this highlight of the season!

At the end of our 10:00 am service, Jonathan Rich (author) and Phil Eschbach (photographer) will 
give a presentation followed by a question and answer session. At the conclusion of the Q & A there will be a meet and greet and book signing in Voorhees Mission House. This event is part of a series of author talks on the Florida Gothic Episcopal Churches featured in the book.  St Cyprian's is in the book!

​"Spires In The Sun" is organized in two parts. Part I includes: a description of a typical FL church of the "Carpenter Gothic" style; a recounting of the the advent and growth of the Episcopal Church in FL; biographies of Bishops Rutledge, Young and Weed, with a particular emphasis on Bishop Young and his working affiliations with architects Richard Upjohn, Frank Wills, Charles Haight, and Robert Schuyler. You'll read how women, not surprisingly, played prominent roles in campaigns to build the churches. Part II is divided into 39 chapters, each of which profiles a specific surviving 19th-century Carpenter Gothic Episcopal Church in Florida. These chapters tell the story of how each church was dreamt of, planned, and built by its original mission members. It's very special to be categorized as a "Mission Church".

On Point is a captivating barbershop quartet that came together in Jacksonville under the guidance of Dr. Timothy Workman.  Since 2015, they have taken their harmonious talents to stages across the United States, delighting audiences in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Orlando. Comprising talented members Daniel Pesante, Timothy Keatley, Alex Burney, and Taylor Despars, On Point has earned recognition for their exceptional vocal blend and versatile repertoire. From classic barbershop tunes to modern a cappella arrangements, they consistently deliver unforgettable performances that bridge the past and present, all while staying On Point.

The Concert will be in the Church not on the Commons.  There will be Wine & Cheese in the Mission House at the conclusion. Bring an appetizer to share or another beverage of your choice.
​​

We are a group of compassionate citizens who want to contribute a valuable resource—our love and mental intention = energy—to helping the Natural World. We will dedicate our monthly gatherings to help heal Mother Earth and all her creations by such non-verbal methods as:

• Call & response chanting, non-performance music & spontaneous movement, inspiring imagery, etc.
• Expressing heartfelt gratitude to Nature
• Being interconnected with one another and our planet

A short silent stillness ends our focus of this powerful, positive energy gifted to healing the planet, which naturally, includes ourselves. We give, we receive.

For more info go to the following website
West Augustine Improvement Association

The concert will be on Sunday evening, October 15 at 5:30 pm on The Commons. Her appearance is a resounding notice that this series is returning with a dynamite performer and a member of our St. Cyprian’s family.

​Bring a chair, a beverage of your choosing, and an appetizer to share and invite your friends for a wonderful evening of fellowship! 

​
This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your friends and neighbors to St. Cyprian's. Stay afterwards for coffee hour for the humans and treats for the pets. 

Palm Sunday, April 2
Sunday of the Passion 
10:00 am 
We will begin with the Blessing of the Palms liturgy on The Commons, and process into the sanctuary with the opening hymn.  Those who would prefer may be seated in the sanctuary, and those watching online should be able to hear. 

Healing Service, Wednesday - April 5
3:00 pm

Stations of the Cross, Wednesday - April 5
4:00 pm

Maundy Thursday, April 6
5:30 PM
This liturgy commemorates Jesus taking the servant’s role, washing the disciples’ feet. He instituted Holy Eucharist with them, giving them and us a New Commandment: Love One Another.

Good Friday Tenebrae, April 7
5:30 pm
The Good Friday service this year will be in the form of a Tenebrae Service. It is a dramatic and solemn service. The word Tenebrae is from the Latin word for darkness. While the congregation is in prayer, seven candles are extinguished one by one, in memory of the seven last words of Christ, concluding the service just as Jesus' crucifixion concluded...in darkness. It is a fitting end to Good Friday and sets the scene for the Resurrection to come.
​
Easter Sunday, April 9
10:00 am
Our joyous celebration of Easter will be marked by the visit of Bishop Jay Lambert, Assisting Bishop in our diocese. Bishop Lambert will celebrate the Eucharist and preach. We are honored to have Bishop Lambert with us on the most important and joyous celebration in all of Christianity.

Note:  There will not be a Healing Service on February 22.  The Healing Services will resume on Wednesday, March 1 at 3:00 pm.

On Wednesdays from March 1 through April 5 there will be the Healing Service at 3:00 pm followed by Stations of the Cross at 4:00 pm.