What to Expect in Worship

We gather in worship to find meaning and live more deeply. Worship creates connections within, among, and beyond us, calling us to our better selves, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion.

Our Sunday service starts at 11 a.m. and typically lasts one hour.

Elements of a typical Sunday morning worship service include:

  • Words of welcome

  • Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith

  • A multigenerational story

  • Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles

  • A time for lifting up the joys and concerns of the congregation

  • A congregational unison prayer and meditation

  • Readings—ancient or contemporary

  • A sermon given by our minister, Rev. Jeff Briere, three Sundays a month. One Sunday per month a guest speaker or a member of the congregation will speak.

  • An offering, collecting financial donations for the congregation or for justice work in the community.

We offer childcare for children Kindergarten and younger during the service. They can go to the nursery before the service, or ushers will escort them down after the Lesson for All Ages. Children 1st grade and older are welcome in the service with an adult. There are activity bags by the welcome table for kids who are staying in the service.

From time to time, worship incorporates holiday celebrations, multigenerational plays and pageants, longer musical performances, new member ceremonies, or child dedications. 

Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour where we casually visit with one another over coffee and light snacks.