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Undercroft‘S’ before a hymn(and numberwhat is – it)? ‘S’ stands for Service TheMusic, lower found level, in orthe basement, rst section of anof theAnglican Hymnal. church 4 3/4" Children of all ages are welcomed Collectisat traditionally St. – TheAndrew’s referredshort prayer to as worshipread the undercroft.at the beginningservices. It’s of wherethe service, we hold signifying most of the our collecting, fellowship or activities, coming includingtogether, ofcoffee our selves,hour after our services.thoughts and prayers. Nursery care is offered year-round for the very Gradual – The Psalm. The word originally comes (3) Cards: Nursery?fromyoungest Latin (birth gradus,Sunday to threemeaning School? years) ‘steps,’ in the as Parish in the House.early 1-Color/2-sides BothChurchTo nd St. thethe Andrew’s nursery,psalm wouldnursery enter havethe and second beenchildren’s recited door programs on or thesung left arefrombeyond located the the altar frontin steps;the gate. Parish From House September next door through to the May, Antiphonchurch.those aged The – fourmain A short to entrance 11 text are sung welcomed is just responsively inside to Godly the during front Play in gate.the Psalm.Undercroft during the 9am service. The Sequence – The hymn sung during the Gospel procession. PMS 2727U PRINTED MATERIAL Stacked Configuration- All Three Together Pewback Inserts 26 AU 12 Following the offertory hymn, we invite children GOT KIDS? to sit in front of the altar (with or without an adult) as the Eucharist is prepared. The celebrant will offer a prompt to let them know when it’s time to come forward. If you would like to have your child baptized at St. Children of all ages are welcomed Andrew’s, please contact the parish ofce at at St. Andrew’s worship services. 303.296.1712. Nursery care is offered year-round for the very youngest (birth to three years) in the Parish House. To nd the nursery, enter the second door on the left beyond the front gate. From September through May, those aged four to 11 are welcomed to Godly Play in the Undercroft during the 9am service. PRINTED MATERIAL Card 1 Pewback Inserts 26 AU 12 courtyard, second door on the left. Children four “EXCUSE ME, to 11 will be met by their Godly Play leader WHERE’S THE...” downstairs at the front of the undercroft. Elevator? Each level of the church building is served by the elevator, which is located to the right of the Restroom? sanctuary as you’re facing the altar. The elevator Women’s and Men’s restrooms (each with a is accessible at ground level via the church diaper-changing station) are located downstairs entrance on the northeast side of the church. in the church at the far end of the undercroft. Take the elevator down or use one of the two Parish Office? outside staircases. There are also restrooms in The parish administrator’s, music director’s, and the Parish House on both oors. rector’s ofces are located in the Parish House. The main entrance is just inside the front gate, on Undercroft (and what is it)? the left. The lower level, or basement, of an Anglican church is traditionally referred to as the under- Church Parking? croft. It’s where we hold most of our fellowship Parking is available at no charge on Saturdays, activities, including coffee hour after services. Sundays and evenings after 6PM in the Good Parking lots to the northeast and southwest of St. Nursery? Sunday School? Andrew’s. Handicapped parking is available in Our nursery is located in the Parish House across both the public lots and the small lot immediately the courtyard from the church. Enter from the adjacent to the church. PRINTED MATERIAL Card 2 Pewback Inserts 26 AU 12 Sequence Hymn – The hymn sung during the NEW AROUND Gospel procession. HERE? And a few architectural terms commonly used: Garth – The courtyard garden between the church and the Parish House. Welcome to St. Andrew’s Narthex – Historically, a church entrance. Our If you are not familiar with the traditions of the narthex might also be called the entry porch. Episcopal Church, you may be somewhat mystied Nave – Related to the Latin word for ship, the by or curious about some of our actions or the traditional symbol of the Church. When you’re seated terms we use. Please feel free to join in the in one of the pews or chairs on the main level, you ceremonies and physical postures of our worship, are in the nave of the church. such as kneeling, standing, making the sign of the Parish House – Our clergy and administrative cross, as you are comfortable, willing, and able. ofces, library, and nursery are located here – just across the garth from the church. The order of worship is outlined in the service Sanctuary – In an Episcopal church, the elevated leaet you’ll be handed as you enter the church. In area where the altar and liturgical items are placed. it you’ll nd these references: Undercroft – The level beneath the nave of the church – our basement, and the location of most of BCP – The Book of Common Prayer for prayer and our fellowship activities, including Godly Play for worship together. ‘BCP’ will always be followed by a children aged four to 11 and coffee hour after page number. services. ‘S’ before a hymn number – ‘S’ stands for Service Music, found in the rst section of the Hymnal. Collect – The short prayer read at the beginning of Please join us! the service, signifying the collecting, or coming If you have other questions or would like to learn together, of our selves, our thoughts and prayers. more about St. Andrew’s, please let us know how we Gradual – The Psalm. The word originally comes from can help. Ask an usher or one of the clergy at any Latin gradus, meaning ‘steps’: in the early Church the service, call the parish ofce any weekday at psalm was recited or sung from the altar steps. 303.296.1712, or visit us online at standrewdenver.org. PRINTED MATERIAL Card 3 Pewback Inserts 26 AU 12.