Frequently Asked Questions

How many members does St. Gregory's have?
We are approximately 1,000 members strong and growing!

What is the mission of St. Gregory's?
The mission of St. Gregory's is the same as the mission of the Episcopal Church and our Diocese. That is "to make known to all people the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, including ALL, excluding none".

What is the Vision of St. Gregory's?
The vision of St. Gregory's is a church thriving in God's love in Jesus Christ and faithfully pursuing this mission by:

• Celebrating God's love in worship that shapes hearts, challenges minds and renews lives.
• Sharing God's love by caring for each other and all in need with the relentless compassion of Christ.
• Growing in God's love through a commitment to Christian formation for all ages.
• Spreading God's love with an unconditional welcome to all God's children.

How do I become a member of St. Gregory's?

What time are services on Sundays?
There are three services on Sundays. The 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services are held in the church. There is also a 6:00 p.m. service held in the chapel. On the first Sunday of each month, a more casual service titled "Simple Gifts" and geared toward families with children, is held in the parish hall concurrent with the 10:00 a.m. service. Is childcare available for Sunday services? We have childcare available during our 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services for our youngest members. Are there weekday services? We offer Morning Prayer weekday mornings at 9:00 a.m. We also offer Holy Eucharist Monday through Friday at 12:00 noon. Evening Prayer is offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Is there Sunday School for the children? What about classes for First Holy Communion and Confirmation?
We have a very active ministry of Christian Formation for our children ages Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Sunday School begins each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. with all children getting together for "Gathering Time" in the 4th and 5th grade classroom located on the second floor. We use the curriculum "Walk with Me" published by Faith Alive Resources. Also, through our Summer Sunday School program we are blessed to offer Sunday school every Sunday of the year to our children pre-K through 5th. In addition, we annually offer classes to prepare children to receive their first Holy Communion. Finally, we offer a separate Confirmation Class for youth in grades seven and eight. Please contact Father Joel for more information at jturmo@gmail.com

Is there a Youth Group for Middle and High School students?
St. Gregory's has an active and flourishing youth group for youth in grades 6 - 12.

Are there any classes for adults? What about Bible Study groups?
St. Gregory's has numerous offerings for adults interested in learning more about and growing in their faith. There are currently two adult and one woman's Bible Study groups that meet on a weekly basis. One adult group meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and the other meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. The woman's group meets on Fridays at 9:00 a.m.

Our adult discipleship group, Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) meets September through May. We also have an Adult Study Group that meets on Sundays at 11:30 in the 2nd floor conference room. An adult Literature and Spirituality class meets on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Finally, The Men's Faith and Spirituality group meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Are there any fellowship opportunities offered during the week?

What involvement does St. Gregory's have in the community?
We are deeply involved in outreach to and engagement with our community. Our signature outreach ministries include:

• Our support of feeding ministries at Holy Redeemer Church in Lake Worth, Boca Helping Hands and the St. Laurence Center (for the homeless) in Pompano. To learn more, please call the church office at 561-395-8285.
• Our role as a host congregation for Family Promise of South Beach County, an interfaith ministry to homeless families in our community. To learn more, please click here.
• Our participation in "Blessings in a Backpack", a ministry that provides food for the weekend for school children in our area who qualify for subsidized lunches. To learn more, please Deacon Anita.
• Our companion relationship with St. Marie Madeleine in Bondeau, Haiti. We support a school and a feeding program for over 200 children. We are also engaged in several of their community development ventures. To learn more, please click here.