Worship

Sanctuary

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December 14, 2008

December 21, 2008

Christmas Eve

6:00 pm

8:00 pm

10:30 pm

January 4, 2009

Daybreak at 8:30 a.m.

Daybreak worship is informal and traditional in style.  Piano and organ accompany congregational singing, and various musical ensembles also provide music for this service.

Renew at 9:30 a.m.

Renew worship is non-traditional and celebratory.  The Renew Band provides music and leads us in praising God with newer styles of Christian music.

Mosaic at 11:00 a.m.

Mosaic worship is a spirited-traditional experience - blending deep traditions and practices of Christian worship with newer expressions of worship.  The organ and piano are the primary musical instruments and various musical ensembles also provide music for this service.

Summer Schedule

Beginning mid-June and continuing through Labor Day weekend, services are provided in the air-conditioned Grams Hall at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. The 8:30 service is shorter and more informal.

Good Friday

 

Prayer Vigil:  Each of the past three years, following the noontime community Good Friday service at our church, our sanctuary is open for a 24-hour Good Friday Prayer Vigil for the continuing spiritual growth and revitalization of our congregation.  From 2pm Friday through 2pm Saturday the sanctuary is filled with a wide variety of materials to prayerfully encourage us as we listen, both as individuals and as a congregation, for the movement of the Spirit in our personal and communal lives.  Individuals are invited to sign up for 1-hour (or longer) block of time.    Previous experience with prayer is not necessary.    

 

Good Friday (Evening) Taize Worship Service

 

Taize worship is a little different than our usual Sunday morning worship.  It’s a time of coming together and listening to Scripture, singing simple, meditative songs, praying aloud and silently, and centering our attention on God.  No sermons or announcements, this service is a time for gathering, for reflecting on what Good Friday means, for joining our voices in meditative songs, and prayerfully listening.

 

 

Longest Night Service

 

On December 21st we offer a ‘Longest Night Service’ for everyone, but especially for those feeling ‘out of sorts’ with the holiday season.  During this gentle, reflective worship service, we read Scripture, hear stories, share prayers and raise our voices in song in the sanctuary aglow with candle light.  Following the service anyone who wishes is invited to gather in the back of the sanctuary for refreshments and gentle conversation.

 

Communion

 

Also known as the Lord's Supper, or the Eucharist, Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. In the United Methodist Church, you do not need to be a member to participate in this sacrament. Communion is open to all people who love Christ. If you do not wish to participate, just stay in your seat. If you are unable to come forward, tell the usher and communion will be brought to you. We serve communion by "intinction", which means that you will come forward as directed by the ushers, take a piece of bread and dip it into the juice.

 

Baptism

 

In the United Methodist Church, baptism is a sacrament of initiation into the community of Christ. We baptize during worship service and this is done after a scheduled counseling with one of the pastors, once you have established a relationship with the church. Official membership is not necessary. We baptize people of all ages, including infants, and accept the baptisms of all other Christian denominations.

 

Fellowship

 

Please join us in Grams Hall immediately following each worship service for fellowship time. Refreshments are provided and various ministries are highlighted for your interest and service.