On Sundays at 9:15 & 11:00 am we all gather to worship God in song, prayer, the reading and study of Scripture, and (first Sunday of the month) to enjoy the sacrament of communion. Though the structure of each service may vary, each centers on the reading and teaching of 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 Confessions in which the whole congregation participates. Each service lasts around 80 minutes and a little longer when we take communion.
Style of Sunday 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. Both orchestral and band instrumentation are used and we try to ensure that different types of music are heard within each service. The pastors oversee worship but many others take part in leading us, for example, in the prayers, reading Scripture, sharing their stories of God's work in their lives and so on.
Sunday Worship and the Arts
Our music and arts ministry contributes in many different ways to our worship. They are responsible for all our worship music, but also involve other arts in worship. (We always have space for more to join our various ensembles and bands!) See the Music and Arts Ministry Page.
Children welcome in Sunday Worship
Even though we offer Children's Church, childcare and Sunday School during our morning services, children are very welcome to stay through the whole service. 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 be taken out. The sermon is relayed into both the "baby room" and the foyer.
Dress for Sunday Worship
Not at all an issue for us! 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.