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Lend us your spirit and your voice. Even first time visitors can have a role in our bilingual services.
The Spirit moves us and God shapes us as we read, pray and sing together.

10:15am Sundays | Worship 
Bring your whole self and your true self to this participatory communion service. The second Sunday of each month is different. Worship is shorter, and we share breakfast instead of communion. Children are welcome, included, and essential. They may act their age and will receive thematic coloring pages upon arrival.

Monthly 9am Sunday Children’s Eucharist on the last Sunday of the month
This is a shorter communion service with an altar for small children and time to hang out in the kitchen after worship. 

Music
Our music reflects our mixed ethnic culture. Led by Thanh Montes we sing traditional Anglo and African American hymns  as well as meditative and contemporary Latin and Hispanic tunes. The lyrics are bilingual. Expect to be offered something percussive for the closing song. We insist on ending with joy and vigor.

Accessibility
Our building and restrooms are fully accessible. There are no stairs into or inside the building.

Restrooms
Our restrooms are gender neutral and wheelchair accessible. One includes a diaper changing table. Both have training potties for young friends and foot stools so kids can wash hands easily.

Covid Safety
Masks are optional at this time. Hand sanitzer and disposable masks for all ages are available in the entry.

Bilingual Worship
Not all of us are bilingual. We have found over the years that moving between English and Spanish gives everyone enough head and heart food for the spiritual journey. When hearts and minds are open, the Spirit conveys the wisdom that needs sharing on any given Sunday. 

Body Language
Many of us are huggers, yet we always follow the lead of our visitors as to how they would like to be greeted or to exchange the peace. A bow, a handshake, or a high five are all spoken here. Children are never forced to hug, but rather asked permission.

Communion 
All persons are invited to receive communion at Northside Episcopal Church. You do not need to be pure, perfect, or have made an individual confession. You do not have to be baptized or an Episcopalian. You simply have to desire to share a powerful and symbolic meal with others on life’s complex and spiritual journey.

Sobriety
Juice is always available as a wine alternative during communion. On the rare occasion that the church serves beer or wine at an event, non-alcoholic options always abound.

Child Safety 
Side hugs and high fives are the preferred practice here. Adults must ask permission before initiating bodily contact with a child. Further, our building is outfitted in conformity with the abuse prevention and safety standards of the diocese. Clergy and volunteers are safety certified and screened in accordance with diocesan requirements.

3303 N. Main Street, Houston TX, 77009

On Public Transportation

We are a 12 minute walk North from the Quitman/ Near Northside stop on the Metrorail Red Line, and a 9 minute walk South from the N Main St @ Vincent St stop on the 044 Acres Homes to Downtown bus. 

You can also use Metro’s online trip planner:: https://planyourtrip.ridemetro.org/#/

Or call  713-635-4000 to find out what bus to take from your destination

The Meditation Garden is a gift of beauty and solace to the community. 
It is located outside at 3303 N. Main Street, Houston TX, 77009.

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