Why Worship With Us
Ancient Faith & Worship
A Traditional Anglican Catholic Church — Catholic meaning universal, Anglican rooted in the historic English Christian tradition.
Who We Are
Traditional Christian faith, reverent worship, historic liturgy, and sacred music — and after the service, fellowship in the undercroft.
What to Expect
Join us for spiritual growth and Christ-centered worship in a faithful community, following the pattern of the early Church.
Service Times
- ✦Sunday Worship — 10:00 AM
- ✦Daily Morning Prayer — 6:30 AM
- ✦Daily Evening Prayer — 6:30 PM
Location
St. James Anglican Cathedral 342 N Water St, Liberty, MO 64068
What to Expect
Service Length
Approx. 1.5 hrs.
Liturgical Style
Traditional Anglican worship according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. The priest will face the altar during much of the service while offering prayers on behalf of the congregation, and will face the people for the homily, announcements, and at other appointed times in the liturgy.
Worship Postures
Kneel to pray | Sit to listen | Stand to praise | Or simply sit and follow along at your comfort level — God knows you and loves you.
Attire
"Sunday Best" is encouraged as we come reverently before the King.
Children
Childcare and Sunday School are provided.
Holy Communion
Holy Communion is a sacrament in which Jesus Christ is truly and really present. Holy Communion may be received by those who are baptized, confirmed by a bishop in apostolic succession, and spiritually prepared through prayer and fasting.
Parking
Parking is available on site.
Music
Traditional hymns that are biblically and theologically rich.
Visitor Resources
Bulletins and service booklets are provided, along with guidance for new visitors.
Worship Postures
- Kneel to pray
- Sit to listen
- Stand to praise
- Or simply sit and follow along at your comfort level —
God knows you and loves you.
"They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers." — Acts 2:42
Our Heritage
Book of Common Prayer (1549)
Before all was in Latin... For the first time people could pray & hear God's word & understand
First Holy Bible in English — King James Version (KJV)
For over 400 years the complete and first translation of the entire Holy Bible including the Apocrypha into ENGLISH in reverent language where God is addressed as THOU and THEE
Oxford Movement 1800s
The English Church taken to its ancient roots of faith and liturgy thanks to Oxford Fathers — Tractarian Movement. We continue this legacy even today at our church.
Join Us This Sunday
We welcome all who seek the ancient faith. Come as you are — God knows you and loves you.