Our Sunday morning worship gathering begins at 10:00am, in the Worship space. Individuals, couples and families are invited to gather together in the worship space for a time of music, prayer and discussion. About 20 minutes into the worship time, any children who are interested are welcome to join with loving teachers for Children's Church. (Children who would prefer to remain with their families are quite welcome to remain in the worship space!) The church is wheelchair accessible and there is a "hearing assist" system in place. We're hoping that any and all people will feel welcome.
In the front entry there's a coffee pot, hot chocolate and name tags - people are welcome to pick up what they'd like and head into the worship space.
Our music is quite varied. At times we sing "traditional" hymns of the church, other times we sing newer worship music - much of it with a world beat. Our minister works to include music from contemporary pop and indie musicians in our worship times, as well. People are welcome to sing if they want to, or simply relax and listen to the lyrics and music around them. Lyrics are printed on a screen at the front of the church, with printed scores available for people who find it helpful to have the music in their hands.
Worship is lead by members of the congregation and our minister - Richard Bott. When it comes to exploring scripture in a contemporary context, he uses a conversational style, with storytelling and drama inviting the congregation to dive deep into the texts... and to have fun in the journey. As people come into worship, they're given an announcement sheet that includes "The Review" - a space to jot down notes, questions or comments about what they are hearing and experiencing. After the worship service, people are invited to find the minister and chat. (As he puts it, "Come and share with me what you've heard - those places where you agree and where you disagree. It's the best way for me to keep learning!)
