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Summer services are at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is offered at both services and a summer Children's Program is offered at the 9:15 a.m. service only.
Program Year Schedule (September through May): Services are held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:00, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is offered at all services for children from birth through age 3 and Religious Education classes for preschool through 5th grade meet at all but the 8:00 am service. The Middle School Class meets on Saturdays at 4:30 and Sundays at 10:45, and the High School Youth Group meets on Saturdays at 4:30 pm. Please join us!
Services typically include: ANNOUNCEMENTS: This part of the service helps keep members, friends and visitors informed of current events and activities in our community.
A CHILDREN'S STORY: On the first weekend of the month, children participate in the first part of services. There is a story or a special message from the minister or from a member of the congregation. The children then go to their classes.
JOYS & CONCERNS: Community connections are strengthened through this weekly sharing of personal joys and concerns. Anyone who wishes may have the minister light a candle and express something that they are moved to share.
MUSIC: The congregation sings two hymns together at every service. Many services feature special musical performances by members or other musicians, including a monthly performance by the choir.
TIME FOR MEDITATION AND PRAYER: This is a time when people may choose to pray, meditate, or simply enjoy a moment of reflection.
SERMON: Our Senior Minister, Rev. Roger Bertschausen, speaks at most services on a variety of topics. Roger is an engaging and thought provoking speaker. His sermons feel more like a personal conversation than a one sided view from the pulpit. Our Associate Minister, Rev. Dottie Mathews, also speaks occasionally. We also have some of our members or outside speakers speak when our Ministers are not available. Past sermons can be found here.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: In this portion of the service, all present are given the opportunity to respond to the main message with questions and comments. People often cite this as their favorite aspect of the services.
Assistive listening devices and large print hymnals are available. |
