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Sunday Worship

The Holy Eucharist—also called Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper—is our church’s central celebration.

This is why we gather every Sunday to receive communion together. In the Eucharist, we remember and give thanks for the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God, and we receive Jesus in the bread and wine as the medicine we need to heal our relationship with God and each other. Through this meal, we are nourished, united with Jesus and one another, and sent out to love and serve God in the world. 

Our celebration follows an order, sometimes called the liturgy. We begin by singing together and listening to readings from the Bible. Then there’s a short explanation of the readings that helps us reflect on what we’ve heard. We pray for the needs of our community and the world, and we end by sharing communion before we are sent out to love and serve God in the world.  Liturgy means “work of the people” and so our services invite the full participation of all our members, including our children. 

All are welcome to come, pray, and encounter the love of God in the Eucharist.

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“And I will pray to the Father, and he shall give you another

Comforter, that he may be with you for ever…”

—JOhn 14:16, American Standard Version

Parish Community

Small groups are an important part of our community’s life as they give us a chance to share a meal, share our lives, and pray together. Next to our Sunday services, they are the best way to get to know the Holy Comforter community. 

We also offer regular social and service opportunities as a way to connect with each other and our neighbors. 

You can find out about our small groups and social and service opportunities by signing up for our newsletter or contacting Pastor Katie.

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New Here

  • Hyattsville Mennonite Church is located at 4217 East-West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the church building and an access ramp at the front of the church. 

  • The service will last about an hour and 15 minutes, and will follow an order of service from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer that includes prayer, songs, scripture, a short sermon, and communion. We regularly read scripture, pray, and sing in languages other than English so we are enriched by the gifts of our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Our musical worship includes hymns, spirituals, chants, contemporary praise songs, and songs contributed by our members. In all things, we value full, joyous participation over polish. 

  • People tend to dress casually, but all styles are welcome.

    Our pastors wear a clergy collar but otherwise dress casually. During the service they wear special garments, called vestments, that erase the distinctions between those who lead us in worship and mark the pastor (and others) as servants of God. Vestments remind us that we are a different kind of community, a distinctive culture because of our baptisms and allegiance to Jesus. If you have any questions about anything related to our worship, just ask.

  • We believe that children have a real relationship with God – they aren’t just vessels waiting to be filled with our knowledge about God. Consequently, our children join us for worship and help us to worship by reading scripture, singing, leading the prayers, and serving communion. We also have a nursery at the back of the sanctuary and worship bags available for our children.

    All who are baptized, no matter their age, are welcome to receive communion at Holy Comforter.

    This fall, before our 5 p.m. Eucharistic service, children ages 3–7 will be invited to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based faith formation program that helps children encounter God through Scripture, prayer, and worship. Children ages 8–12 will participate in Life with God for Kids, an introduction to the Christian faith that helps children deepen their experience of God's love and life in Christ.

  • Yes! The building is fully accessible. We also provide sensory items (pocket crosses, fidget items, noise-canceling headphones) to facilitate worship for those with sensory needs or who simply desire a more embodied worship. Please contact us if you need additional accommodations or assistance to participate in our worship.

  • We usually offer snacks after our service for those who can linger and a potluck dinner on the first Sunday of the month. 

  • No. We do not currently record our sermons or livestream our services. You are welcome to sign up for our newsletter or to look at past worship guides to learn more about Holy Comforter. 

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