Where should I park and where do I enter the building?
We have a parking lot next to our building. You may also park along the street or at Paddock Elementary School, across Marvin Street to the west. All four of our side doors, as well as the doors closest to the parking lot, should be open or unlocked on Sunday mornings. The sets of doors closest to Marvin Street are also the closest to our narthex and sanctuary, where you will be welcomed by one of our greeters.
What is the worship service like?
Our Sunday morning service usually begins with a welcome from the pastor and an opening prayer. After sharing personal prayer concerns and joys, we begin our livestream, and continue with Bible readings and sermon. (You can listen to the audio recordings of some previous sermons here.) On the first Sunday of each month we share communion where everyone is welcome at our table. After the service, we gather in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments. A normal Sunday service usually lasts about an hour.
Why does the worship live stream start later than the in-person service?
Before the live stream begins, we share prayer concerns that are sometimes more personal than we might want published online. God knows all the prayers that are on our hearts, but the internet doesn’t need to.
Are there any classes for my children during the service?
Yes. Children aged 5 and younger are invited to our nursery before the worship service begins. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to step out for a class in the Youth Room. On communion Sundays (usually the first Sunday of each month), all of the children and youth join us for communion. Please note: children are always welcome to remain with their parent or guardian for the worship service.
Am I allowed to take communion?
Yes. There are no restrictions on who can receive communion. We invite everyone to receive communion because Jesus came into this world for EVERYONE, and EVERYONE is welcome at this table–whether baptized or not, a member of this church, another church, or no church at all, a stranger, a wanderer, or a guest. If you wonder whether you are welcome here…YOU ARE.
What kind of music do you have?
We sing from the 2013 Presbyterian hymnal Glory to God. Our organist plays our pipe organ most Sundays, and we occasionally have contemporary musicians or special guests. We don’t have a standing vocal choir, but we do have a pop-up choir who sings during special services. If you sing or play an instrument and would be willing to share your gifts in a worship service, we would love to connect with you!
How should I dress?
Some people wear their Sunday best, while others dress more casually. We don’t have a dress code. On the Sundays when daylight saving time begins and ends, some of us wear pajamas. Some of us wear (non-scary) costumes the Sunday closest to Halloween. Occasionally throughout the year, we might have special “dress up days” like wearing fun socks to kick off a sock collection drive.
If you have more specific questions about Presbyterian worship, you might find look through these frequently asked questions from our denomination.