What to expect during Worship Services

Sunday morning worship is the center of our life together.  Each Sunday morning, at 10:00 AM, we offer vibrant worship that speaks to our hearts as well as our minds, with preaching that connects scripture to our lives and the world in which we live today.  We welcome all people to worship as evidenced in this statement:

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We welcome you to First Church Congregational!  Indeed, all are welcome including those of all races, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family structures, faith backgrounds, abilities and economic circumstances, into the full life and ministry of the church.                        ~ First Church Diaconate approved statement in 2013

 

Our Sunday morning worship bulletin is user-friendly with all responses and prayers printed in the bulletin, along with directions on when to stand, for those who are able or wish to.  This enables first-time worshipers to feel at ease during our worship. For those with hearing difficulties, special amplified headsets are available -- just ask any Usher or Deacon.

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Door Access

The parking lot doors are locked after 10:15 am.  Please use the front wooden doors in the front of the church if you arrive after this time.

 

Accessibility

There is a wheelchair lift located when you enter through the parking lot door.  We also have hearing devices avaiable for the worship service, see an usher or Deacon if needed.

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Children/Youth

Children are welcome.  On Sundays for Sunday School, children will spend the first fifteen minutes of the service in worship.  The “Children's Message” is a special time when the pastor speaks directly to the children.  At the end of the message, children (ages 2 through High School) depart worship for Sunday School.  We ask that all children/youth register for Sunday School.

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Infants/Young Children

Infants are welcome during service.  Rocking chairs are provided at back of the Sanctuary as needed.  There is also a small activity table for young children with books, coloring pages and crayons provided.

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Communion

Communion is received on the first Sunday of each month. Our Communion table is open to all; we  encourage everyone to join in the partaking of bread and the cup.  For our services, grape juice is used, but water is also provided for those sensitive to sugar.  For the bread, both regular and gluten-free crackers are available.

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Coffee Hour

Worship & Sunday School is followed by Coffee & Fellowship in the Parish Hall or (weather permitting) on the front lawn.

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Attire

Please dress in what makes you comfortable.

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