Who We Are

Zion Episcopal Church is a place where hope and faith are the central teachings of the Gospel.

RITE I VS. RITE II

 Rite I Service and Rite II Service differ slightly, yet are basically the same Eucharistic Service.  Rite I traditionally is a shorter service lasting approximately 50 minutes, with little or no music, and has an "Old English" feel to the language.  Rite II has more of a modern feel to the service based on the utilization of more common, everyday language; service includes music and lasts approximately 60-75 minutes.

Examples of the same prayer:

Rite I: "Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ;..."

Rite II: "Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;..."

Meet the Rector

Fr. Richard A. Chandler, Jr.

Fr. Rich was called to Zion Church in December 2009. Prior to becoming ordained, Fr. Rich was employed as a School Guidance Counselor for 10 years. He is currently married to his wife, Kelly, of 18 years, and they have three children.

• Favorite Psalm: 23rd
• Favorite Hymn: Amazing Grace
• Favorite Baseball Team: Yankees
• Favorite Nascar Driver: Dale Earnheart