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Things we do at Sunday Worship
Communion is open to all: "no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here, at this welcoming table of our welcoming Lord. Jesus welcomed everyone; and so do we." We usually gather the congregation in a circle at the front of the sanctuary, serving with individual glass cups. To accommodate diverse traditions, red cups are wine, and clear cups are grape juice. If you cannot come easily to the front of the sanctuary and want to be served at your seat, signal the serving Deacon before or during the sacrament and they will bring it to you. On the first Sunday and certain other occasions, we remain in the pews and the communion service is brought to each participant by the Deacons. A Children's Sermon is presented by Christian Education staff during worship and the children are invited to the front of the sanctuary to listen and participate. The Peace is Passed during worship when we walk around and greet each other with handshakes and wish peace to each other. The Food Pantry at the Network of Religious Communities receives donated non-perishable foods which our congregation collects the second Sunday of the month. A Friendship Hour is hosted immediately after the service we gather for conversation and community in the gathering room behind the sanctuary or downstairs. Often there are refreshments. Every so often, worship is followed by a potluck lunch downstairs, and/or by an educational or intergenerational program downstairs. Once a month, we host a birthday party with a special cake for that month's birthdays. We go out of our way not to make every service exactly the same, so be ready for some interesting surprises. SUNDAY WORSHIP |
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