We come together in joy. The service starts with a call to worship and a hymn of praise. Singing together unites our voices and turns our hearts to God. We are blessed with a wonderful choir, an excellent organist and a Director of Music who lead us in song and prepare special music.

We acknowledge our brokenness and pain. Each week, we “confess our sin” not because we are especially bad, but because its part of being honest with God, each other and ourselves. We say this confession together recognizing that we are asking for forgiveness not only for ourselves, but for everyone. Jesus tells us that if we confess our sin, we will be forgiven, so after the prayer of confession comes a joyful assurance that we truly are forgiven.

We pass the Peace of Christ. As forgiven people we are at peace, and we share that peace with all who are gathered.

We honor our children and always have a special time and story for them during worship.  During the school year, the children then leave for JAM (Jesus and Me). During the summer, they go back to sit with their parents.

We take the Scripture seriously. Scripture is read aloud, reflected in our music and prayers, and carefully interpreted in the sermon.

We pray for the needs of others and ourselves. We share our joys and concerns and then are led in prayer for ourselves, for others and for the whole world. We believe God draws near to us, hears us, and answers us – even when we can’t see how. We also have a card in the pew rack for prayer requests.

We offer our gifts. Song, prayer, service, time, and money are ways we respond with gratitude and share what God has entrusted to us.