Each Sunday at 9:15 and 11 am we gather together to worship God in song, prayer, the reading and study of Scripture, and (once a month) the sacrament of communion. Though differing in content and structure from week to week, each service centers on the reading and teaching of God’s Word in the Bible. The hymns and songs that we sing will usually reflect the themes that arise from the reading of Scripture. We regularly use responsive Bible readings, creeds and prayers in which the whole congregation participates.
Style of Sunday worship
It is always difficult to describe a “style” of worship. Of course, we seek to be guided by Scripture in all that we do, say or sing, and to be reverent as we come before the Holy God together. We are not especially “formal”, yet neither are we so “laid back” that we lose sight of the King of Kings whom we have come to worship.
Our services are a blend of hymns, psalms, and songs of praise, prayer, and proclamation. We sing newer compositions often in a modern and “upbeat” manner, but we also love our traditional hymnody sung in more traditional ways. We use both orchestral and band instrumentation and try to ensure that different types of music are used within each service. Our worship is accompanied by our own excellent musicians. The pastors oversee worship but others also lead, for example, in the prayers, reading Scripture, and sharing their stories of God’s work in their lives.
Children
Even though we offer nursery and children’s programs during our morning services, children are welcome to stay through the whole service with their parents. There is a “baby room” with a window through to the sanctuary for parents whose younger children need feeding. The only thing we ask is that, during prayer or a sermon, crying babies should be taken out. The sermon is relayed into both the “baby room” and the foyer.
Dress for Sunday Worship
This ought not even to be a question as far as we are concerned! However, many newcomers wonder what to expect. All styles of dress will be seen in our congregation. Some wear their “Sunday best”, but most people dress more casually. We believe God looks on the heart, not on the outward appearance, so come dressed as you feel most comfortable.
Spanish Translation
Live Spanish translation is available during the 11:00 service. Headsets are available in the foyer.
Sunday Worship and the Arts
Our music and arts ministry contributes in many different ways to our worship. Please see the Music and Arts Ministry page for more information.