WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT FPC

Worship is an opportunity to honor God with our lips and our lives. Worship happens in a special way each time the community of faith gathers. It is also a time to renew our spirits and hearts, in order to go out and live in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, we desire to learn how to deepen our participation in worship and carry that worship beyond that designated time on Sunday morning to include all our waking hours.

Throughout the year, various special times of worship are offered (Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday, our September kick-off the first Sunday after Labor Day, to name a few.) Below is a list of regular weekly corporate times of worship here at FPC. While each service encourages the active participation of worshipers, they are done in different ways.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE (Sundays, 9:09 am)

Our "9:09" service is a less formal service of song and praise. At this service there is an extended time of corporate singing led by a worship team, during which people are invited to worship God in the way that is most comfortable to each person. This may include standing or sitting, clapping or lifting your hands, or simply offering praise in the quiet of your heart. All are acceptable forms of worship. The Word of God is proclaimed through a variety of ways including sermons, people sharing their faith, or the use of technology such as film clips and original video clips.

Child care is provided for infants through age 5.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE (Sundays, 10:45 am)

The "10:45" service is rich in the meaningful traditions of Reformed worship and also incorporates some blended elements from contemporary and other styles of worship. Liturgy and prayers, music, a children's sermon (during the summer months), scripture and sermon are all woven together to form an integrated service. Worship is enriched by the Chancel Choir, as well as special offerings by the Mary El Bell Ringers, “A Touch of Brass” and other instrumentalists, musical and dramatic presentations by the children, etc.

Child care is provided. Children, ages 3 - High School, are encouraged to participate in Kids Zone.