Sunday Worship

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday services are at 10:30, and normally last for an hour. Our services are a blend of traditional and contemporary: thoughtfully integrated prayers, reflections, music and readings create a meaningful worship time. Children are very welcome.

Comfortable chairs have replaced pews in our new sanctuary, and the flexible seating allows us to configure the sanctuary space for special services. Words to hymns and prayers, as well as images and video, are projected onto the front wall, allowing for “hands-free” reading and “heads-up” singing. Hymns are chosen from both the Voices United and More Voices hymn books, and both the organ and piano are used throughout the service, depending on the style of music. The minister and Choir Director work closely together in the planning and preparation of services, and the choir provides strong musical leadership from the front. Following the wishes of the congregation, choir gowns are worn, with stoles that change colour according to the liturgical seasons.

Thought-provoking sermons are delivered, both by our minister and, when required, by a strong group of lay persons from the congregation. Special guests from time to time allow us to explore other faiths, experience alternative types of worship, and learn how our Mission & Service money is used. We sometimes partner with other United Churches in the area for special services, especially at Christmas and Easter.

Communion is celebrated at regular intervals throughout the year, and is celebrated with bread and grape juice, with gluten-free wafers also available. Everyone is invited to share in Communion.

Services of Baptism are always much anticipated and joyful times of worship. 

Everyone is invited after the service to a social time in the auditorium with coffee, tea, juice and sweets.