Adults | Hickory Neck Episcopal Church

There are many opportunities to gather for fun, fellowship, prayer and learning at Hickory Neck. Whether gathered together in person or online, we offer opportunities to explore and grow and deepen our spirituality no matter where you are on your journey.

Adult Forum

Adults meet on Sunday mornings in the Wilkinson Center at 9:00 a.m., between services, to discuss a wide range of religious topics and current timely topics. See the calendar for scheduled forum topics.

Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina is a group of parishioners who meet on Thursday mornings and have open discussion about Jesus and the Word. Currently this group gathers via Zoom.

Spiritual Seekers

Spiritual Seekers meet every Tuesday evening to study the Bible and other various spiritual issues. The group is currently meeting via Zoom.

Discovery Class

This Episcopal 101 Class is a six-week course for newcomers, long-timers, and the curious. Topics include the Episcopal Church’s approach to scripture, Church History, the sacraments, spiritual disciplines, and more. For anyone considering confirmation, this course is mandatory. Discovery Class is offered once a year. Check calendar for offerings.

Sacred Ground

This 10-week course is a small group course for those wanting to do a deep dive about the reality of racism in US History, across ethnicities and races. A new “circle” has not yet been formed.

Women’s Retreat

One weekend per year, HNC offers a Women’s Retreat – a time set apart for women to gather and study, fellowship, and grow in their spiritual journey. Check the calendar for this year’s offering.

Bible Study

Every Sunday Beginning February 26 Through April 2, 2023 at 9:00AM in the Wilkinson Center

Starting on the First Sunday in Lent through Palm Sunday, a new bible study series will begin on The Beatitudes from the Gospel of St. Matthew. The Beatitudes invites us to pause in the midst of our busy lives and to reflect on where we are going and what we are doing as fellow travelers along life's journey. We will examine the Old Testament roots and the New Testament context of a section of the Beatitudes and learn from stories of those who have been prophets of righteousness, rescuers, peacemakers, and comforters.

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Finding a church home is challenging. You want a place where you can be yourself, where you can bring your doubts, questions, and concerns, where you can be inspired and uplifted, and where you can find a greater purpose. Hickory Neck Episcopal Church does that and so much more. After you've taken some time to get to know us through our website, I hope you'll come and meet us in person. You are welcome here!

The Reverend Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly

What should I expect?

We want you to come just as you are. When you walk through our doors you may see people in suits and ties, but you will also see people in jeans and t-shirts. We want to make sure when you visit you are comfortable and that is all that matters to us. As long you come through our doors, we want to make sure you feel loved and welcomed. If you ever need anything, always feel free to connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors.

Worship, spiritual direction, pastoral care, and Christian formation are primary responsibilities of our priests. In addition, all baptized persons are ministers in the Church and we enjoy a strong partnership between ordained and lay persons at Hickory Neck. This passion for leadership thrives in our Vestry as well.

Worship Services

We are a group of dedicated individuals passionate about serving the Lord.

Worship, spiritual direction, pastoral care, and Christian formation are primary responsibilities of our priests. In addition, all baptized persons are ministers in the Church and we enjoy a strong partnership between ordained and lay persons at Hickory Neck. This passion for leadership thrives in our Vestry as well.

We give thanks for your presence among us!

We would be honored to have you join Hickory Neck Episcopal Church. We hope that the following information will be helpful in understanding membership at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church.

Joining Hickory Neck Church

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Hickory Neck parishioners pledge to the General Fund which supports our annual operating budget. Our annual operating budget allows us to provide weekly worship, education, fellowship, pastoral care, and outreach to our community on a weekly basis. This weekly offering can only happen when we financially support the costs of administration, buildings and grounds maintenance, supplies, and salaries. We at Hickory Neck Church support working toward tithing, so the annual budget can be fully funded, providing support for our growing, thriving congregation.

Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. The tradition of giving back to God and to the church comes from the Biblical practice of “tithing,” which means to give back a tenth of our earnings to God (Numbers 18:26). The Episcopal Church sees stewardship as more than simply contributing money to the church; it’s also about contributing time and talents and volunteering for ministry and mission. It’s about reaching out to build relationships from a perspective of abundance instead of scarcity.

Stewardship Campaign 2022

In addition to supporting the general operating budget and ministries, there are other ways to contribute to Hickory Neck so that future generations can enjoy the blessing of our property and facilities. Check out the various funds that you can support.

Building Fund Endowment & Covenant Funds

Historic Chapel Preservation Fund