Christ Episcopal Church, West River

About this church

Christ Episcopal Church in West River gathers for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 220 Owensville Road. The congregation belongs to the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion, and its services follow the Book of Common Prayer. The type of service changes through the month: Holy Eucharist Rite II is held on the first, third, and fourth Sundays, Morning Prayer on the second Sunday, and Holy Eucharist Rite I on a fifth Sunday in months that have one. A service includes music, scripture readings, a sermon, and prayers, and it is followed by a coffee hour.

During the week, Compline is prayed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 p.m. by Zoom only. A Holy Communion and Bible study meets Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Sunday School Building and resumes after Easter. Sunday worship can be attended in person or online through an interactive format, where people in the room and those on Zoom can see and hear one another. The site directs visitors to email the priest-in-charge for instructions on joining online. All of the buildings on the property are accessible. The church can be reached at 410-867-0346, and its mailing address is PO Box 531, Shady Side, MD 20764. Confirm the current schedule on the church website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Worship schedule, services, Zoom option, Wednesday Bible study · Episcopal/Anglican Communion identity and Book of Common Prayer · Address, phone, Sunday 10am worship, accessibility · Sunday services, online option, coffee hour

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