Sunday Worship

Worship is our central activity, and one hard to describe. You can watch or listen to worship, but it is always better in person. An incredible pipe organ is our primary instrument. Its "voices" approach us from all sides, inviting us to sing along and making us sound like we can sing (even when we can't!). We enjoy guest musicians and we are always working to expand and vary our music, including a bluegrass Sunday every summer. Worship involves a "liturgy"--the work of the people--of prayers, confessions, and scripture. Participation (not perfection) shapes us in ways visible and invisible. We know, over time, we find ourselves changed by the experience. We are drawn into worship by the God who loves all people. We are sent to serve through concrete actions for the benefit of others. 

OUR Sacraments

Presbyterians celebrate two sacraments, Baptism and Communion. Baptism points to the reality of God's love for us and the tireless work God does to transform us into the people we are called to be. We baptize infants, understanding that the sacrament points to God at work in our lives before we are aware of God or can do anything for ourselves. We baptize adults, understanding that God's claim on our lives requires a public witness. Baptism happens once and the Presbyterian church recognizes baptisms from all other churches who baptize in the name of the triune God.

Baptism happens once, but Communion is an ongoing sacrament. We typically celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of the month. The Table is open, all are welcome because all are loved by God. We are nourished by this practice that reminds us there will be a time when all people are gathered at God's table, that all will be fed, and nothing will divide us. 

Special Celebrations

We follow the liturgical calendar which walks us through the biblical cycle of stories, songs, and wisdom in a three-year cycle. Included are many special worship services, especially during the seasons before Christmas and Easter. 

Music

Our Choir  has vocalists from high school through adult. They rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome to join! (An audition is not required.) The Choir sings nearly every Sunday at the 10:00 a.m. service and on special occasions. The choirs do not sing during the summer when we enjoy a variety of special music.

Individual members share their instrumental gifts--playing alone, with others, or in accompaniment to our choirs and our singing congregation. We are always open to new gifts of music to be offered in worship.