What is worship like?
One of our values is rooted and participatory worship. The priority in worship is for the entire gathered community to be able to participate. We certainly strive for excellence and work on finding creative means of worshiping an ever creative God, but we place a higher value on participation and rootedness. We understand rootedness to be about being connected to God through the practice of certain broad traditions of the Church, such as hearing the Bible read out loud, praying for each other, singing and making music, and sharing communion together.

Is it “traditional”?
In some ways that’s hard to answer. We sing praise songs, often with a slight celtic lilt, and classic and modern hymns. We have a band, but sometimes sing with just piano, or just guitar, or with no instruments at all. The prayers are often off the cuff and for the real concerns of people we know, but sometimes they will be from ancient or not so ancient liturgies. Preaching is central, but it is not “preachy.” Confession is important, but never used to make you feel guilty, it’s there to remind you of your freedom in forgiveness. Are we “traditional”? No… and Yes.

Children
Children are encouraged to be part of worship. Part way through worship, they usually go to Children’s Ministry, to learn together from our Children’s Ministry Team. Following Children’s Ministry, the kids rejoin the worship service, for some interactive parts of the service. The end of worship often includes an offering, communion, singing, and a blessing.

What should I wear?
Dress is casual or if you want you can feel free to dress up. We are more interested in your relationship with God than what you look like when you come to church

What happens when I arrive?
Once inside you will be welcomed by a greeter who can help you get oriented. Refreshments are available before and after the service, so feel free to come early or stay afterwards if you like. The worship service starts at 10:00am and usually goes until about 11:00am.

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