Sanctuary Worship
Root yourself in the tradition of worship with elements like music, prayer, a Biblically-based sermon, and giving. The organ and choir will lead worship with hymns from the United Methodist hymnal. You can dress casually or wear your Sunday best; simply come as you are.
CHILDREN & YOUTH: Children are always welcome to worship with their family in the Sanctuary. We also offer optional Children’s ministry opportunities during worship.
- NURSERY: The Nursery will be available for parents who have kids birth – 3 years who wish to utilize this service. Parents, please drop off your child at the Nursery room before the service, and pick them up once the service has concluded.
- KIDZONE: While you worship, let your child learn about Jesus and play freely under volunteer supervision. Children 3 years of age through 5th grade exit at the KidZone announcement during the service. Parents, please pick up your child at the (CLC) the service is done.
- FUSE: Students (6th – 12th grade) are invited to worship with their families.
We know the importance of community, especially in a culture that revolves around being busy. That’s why we’ve created time just to connect. Feel free to hang out after the Traditional Service or come early before the Contemporary service to take a breath, grab a refreshment, catch up with friends, or even meet someone new.
SOCIAL HOUR LOCATIONS
- ADULTS: Fellowship Hall, located in the basement of the (FEC), will be open for anyone who wants to mingle.
- FUSE: Any student in 6th – 12th grade is invited to the fusebox in the (FEC) for life group meetings.
MONTHLY BRUNCH: On the first Sunday of every month, there will not be a Social Hour. Instead, we invite you to come across the street to Stryker Hall (CLC), for a community brunch that’s provided by First Church.
Experience worship in an ancient space with the incorporation of modern elements like contemporary songs led by a worship band. You can dress casually or wear your Sunday best; simply come as you are.
CHILDREN & YOUTH: Children are always welcome to worship with their family in the Sanctuary. We also offer optional Children’s ministry opportunities during worship.
- NURSERY: The Nursery will be available for parents who have kids birth – 3 years who wish to utilize this service. Parents, please drop off your child at the Nursery room before the service, and pick them up once the service has concluded.
- KIDZONE: While you worship, let your child learn about Jesus and play freely under volunteer supervision. Children 3 years of age through 5th grade exit at the KidZone announcement during the service. Parents, please pick up your child at the (CLC) the service is done.
- FUSE: Students (6th – 12th grade) are invited to worship with their families.
Online Worship
This form of worship incorporates a live portion facilitated by two hosts you can interact with, followed by pre-recorded elements of a Children’s Moment, reflection, and the same Biblically-based message that is shared in Sanctuary worship. All these elements are simply formatted for the online viewer.
When you log onto the website, there will be a chatbox to the right of the video. We invite you to write in your name in the chatbox so you can interact with other congregants. You’ll see an online host greeting folks and providing helpful links throughout the service for things like the connection card, upcoming events, and giving.
Acts Network Worship
The Acts Network consists of forming communities of worship throughout the city; it explores different forms of church for our changing culture, established primarily for the benefit of those who are not yet part of any church. Each Acts Network community is contextual, which provides opportunities to cultivate relationships with people we’d otherwise not know. You can build an Acts Network worship community anywhere: in your home, downtown, in nature, or the specific place God has planted on your heart.
Right now, worship is being explored at Rider Park through Church on the Mountain and at Brandon Park through Yoga Church.
Contact: Michael Glazier, Acts Network & College Minister
Worship Resources
CONNECTION CARD
We appreciate you filling out the card so we can stay connected with you
SERMONS
Our podcast channel holds an archive of previous Sunday sermons
MUSIC
Get familiar with the songs we sing by listening to our Spotify channel
Baptism, Wedding, Funeral Services
BAPTISM
In baptism, we reject the power of sin and begin our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, transformed by the waters of baptism. We are cleansed of our sin and born into a new way of living. Whether an infant or adult, this is just the beginning.
If you are considering baptism as your next step, or are considering it for your child, we would love to walk with you in this process.
WEDDING
Congratulations on your engagement! We believe that the engagement period should be a time to focus on preparing for your life together, not for your wedding day alone. We believe that there is a sacred element to marriage because it is a means by which God’s grace and blessings come to us.
FUNERAL
To come into a relationship with God in Christ is to “pass from death to life”. For this reason, when a Christian physically dies, he or she passes from an earthly relationship with God to a complete one.
When a relative nears death or dies, regardless if he or she is a church member, contact one of your pastors so that they might be present to offer prayers and comfort. Church friends, small group members, and neighbors also stand ready to help at this time.