Holy Innocents Episcopal Church

09/07/2026

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The countdown is on! Only 6 more days!

In just six days, we will gather to celebrate 156 years of faithful service and ministry in the Moss Hill and Seven Springs communities!

This is a very special milestone in the life of our church, and we would love for you to join us as we give thanks for the generations who have worshipped, served, and shared God’s love throughout these many years.

Come celebrate this meaningful occasion with us, followed by a wonderful covered dish luncheon and fellowship.

We hope you’ll be part of this special day as we celebrate our past, give thanks for our present, and look forward with faith to the future!

Only 6 more days until our 156th Homecoming Celebration! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us!

Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m.
Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

09/07/2026

This Sunday, we celebrate 156 years of faith, fellowship, and faithful service!

We warmly invite you to join us as we gather to celebrate the 156th Anniversary of our beloved church and give thanks for the generations who have worshipped, served, prayed, and kept the light of Christ shining brightly in our community.

Whether you have been part of our church family for many years, grew up within these walls, have worshipped with us in the past, or simply feel called to join us, there will always be a place for you here.

Please come home and celebrate this special milestone with us this Sunday as we honor our past, rejoice in the present, and look forward with hope to all that God has in store for the future.

What: Holy Eucharist Service When: Sunday, September 13 with a covered-dish luncheon to follow in our parish hall!

Come celebrate 156 years of faith, love, memories, and ministry in the Moss Hill community. We would be truly blessed to have you with us! ❤️

09/06/2026

Church Clean-Up Day!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. as we come together to get our church looking spiffy and shining bright for our 156th Homecoming Celebration!

There’s nothing quite like many hands working together to prepare God’s house for such a special occasion. We hope you’ll join us as we sweep, polish, straighten, and spruce things up in preparation for our Homecoming Holy Eucharist Service on September 13.

Come lend a hand and help us make everything beautiful for this special celebration!

09/06/2026

Mrs. Melissa Lynch presented the Children’s Message this morning using a balloon to teach an important lesson about hurt feelings, communication, and loving one another.

She began by showing the children a balloon and asking them to imagine that the balloon represented a person. Mrs. Melissa then asked them to imagine someone saying something hurtful to their imaginary balloon friend. As she described the hurtful words, she blew air into the balloon.

Next, she asked the children to imagine someone doing something hurtful to the balloon person, and once again she added more air. Mrs. Melissa explained that every hurtful word or action caused the balloon to grow larger and larger. She then asked the children what would eventually happen if the balloon continued to fill with air.

The children quickly shouted, “It would pop!”

Mrs. Melissa explained that although a real person would not actually pop, hurt feelings that are held inside can eventually cause someone to “explode” with emotions. The children shared that a person might cry, yell, become angry, or decide they no longer wanted to be friends.

Mrs. Melissa then asked the children to think about how this lesson connected to today’s Gospel. She explained that sometimes people hold hurtful words and actions inside until their emotions become too overwhelming. However, Jesus teaches us to handle these situations differently. When someone hurts us, we should speak with that person privately and lovingly let them know how their words or actions made us feel.

She reminded the children that when we truly love one another, we should not want to hurt each other with our words or actions. Mrs. Melissa asked why this was so important and guided the children to understand that honest and loving communication can sometimes save a friendship.

Most importantly, Jesus teaches us to love one another. By speaking kindly, addressing hurt feelings with love, and caring about how our actions affect others, we can help keep our hearts, friendships, and relationships from becoming filled with hurt.

09/04/2026

A few pictures from our craft night last night! We all had a great time!

09/01/2026

COME HOME TO THE CHURCH THAT HAS BEEN PART OF OUR STORY FOR 156 YEARS

There are some places that are more than buildings. They are woven into the fabric of our lives.

They are where we were baptized, where we learned to pray, where we celebrated weddings and welcomed new babies, where we said goodbye to those we loved, and where generations before us gathered Sunday after Sunday. They hold our memories, our laughter, our tears, our traditions, and countless prayers.

On Sunday, September 13, we invite you to come home.

Join us as we celebrate 156 years of faith, fellowship, and Episcopal service in the Moss Hill community with a special Homecoming Holy Eucharist.

Come worship with old friends. Bring your family. Bring someone who once sat beside you in these pews. Come remember those who helped build the church we cherish today. And come give thanks for the generations who have carried its light forward.

After the service, we’ll gather around the table for a covered-dish luncheon, because some of the sweetest memories are made when we simply sit together, share a meal, and share our stories.

156 years is more than a number. It is 156 years of people, prayers, love, service, and memories.

We hope you’ll be part of this special day.

Come worship.
Come remember.
Come give thanks.
Come home.

Sunday, September 13
Homecoming Holy Eucharist
Covered-Dish Luncheon following the service

There’s a place for you at the table, just as there has been for generations before you.

08/30/2026

Check out the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist service by clicking on the link below.

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08/30/2026

Today, Rev. Sargeant had some exciting news to share with the children: he and his wife became grandparents last week! He told the children that the time he has spent with them has helped prepare him for this wonderful new role.

Next, Rev. Sargeant showed the children a small rock he had picked up during a walk along the beach some time ago. He explained that the rock was exactly as God had made it and asked the children if they noticed anything special about it. Several children quickly spotted what appeared to be the image of a cross in the rock.

Rev. Sargeant then decided to test the children’s knowledge about rocks by asking them a few questions. First, he asked whether the rock was a good rock or a bad rock. The children quickly agreed that it was a good rock. When he asked what made it good, they enthusiastically replied, “Because it has a cross on it!”

Then came a few “what if” scenarios.

Rev. Sargeant asked, “What if I had a whole bunch of rocks just like this one and used them to build the foundation of a church? Would it be a good rock then?” The children all agreed that it would!

But then he asked, “What if I took this same rock and placed it right in the middle of the church aisle?” The children quickly realized that someone could trip and fall, making it a bad place for the rock.

Rev. Sargeant concluded the lesson by explaining that the rock itself was neither good nor bad. What mattered was what we chose to do with it.

The same is true for each of us. It is the choices we make and the way we choose to live our lives for Christ that determine whether our actions bring good or harm to others and ourselves.

Rev. Sargeant reminded all of the children to look for opportunities to do good things for others this week and in the weeks ahead. What a wonderful reminder for all of us to carry with us!

08/23/2026

Today during Children’s Church, Mrs. Caroline Murphrey brought a little mystery and a lot of meaning to the children’s lesson!

The children took turns pulling familiar characters from a mystery bag. From Bluey to Spider-Man, they instantly recognized each one! Mrs. Caroline then asked, “If someone asked who you are, what would you say?”

Most of the children responded with their names, while others shared answers such as “a friend of Jesus” and other wonderful Sunday School responses.

Then came the most important question: “Who would you say Jesus is?”

Their answers were beautiful and varied: a friend, the Messiah, my Maker, the One who fed the 5,000, a spiritual friend and guide.

Finally, Mrs. Caroline asked, “Who is Jesus to us?”

As the children begin a new school year this week and meet new teachers and friends, Mrs. Caroline reminded them to always remember that Jesus is with them wherever they go. She encouraged them to share the love of Jesus with others and to let His love shine through them every day.

What a wonderful reminder for all of us, young and old: Jesus is always with us, and His love is meant to be shared!

08/23/2026

The Lord is doing something right (He always does but today specifically with our kids) when the very young (impressionable age children) want to help serve at church!!!! Praise the Lord for His wonderful blessing of children!!!!