Our worship is Christ-centered, welcoming, and alive

Our worship is Christ-centered

As Presbyterians, we believe Jesus Christ to be the living Word. In our worship we gather to hear the Word proclaimed, receive the Word in sacrament, and go forth to follow the Word into the world.

Our worship is welcoming

From beginning to end, in everything we do, our worship is a response to the grace we have experienced in Jesus Christ. Knowing first-hand the unconditional love and acceptance of Jesus Christ, we are welcoming and hospitable to those who worship with us. Our tone in worship is affirming and celebrating, not judging and shaming. We think of our order of worship as a kind of script or drama in which we all play vital roles, prompted and led by our worship leaders. Our worship is welcoming to all age groups. We seek to be sensitive to the unique needs, interests, and contributions of children, youth, seniors, singles, couples, and families.

Our worship is alive

Our worship provides an opportunity for a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. When we worship we are encouraged to be actively involved, not just passive observers of what happens "up front." We give expression to our faith in different ways and with different gifts. The presence and movement of the Holy Spirit as we worship is mysterious yet real. Our worship is Spirit-filled.



Christian worship joyfully ascribes all praise and honor, glory and power to the triune God. In worship the people of God acknowledge God present in the world and in their lives. As they respond to God's claim and redemptive action in Jesus Christ, believers are transformed and renewed. In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God's service in the world.

– Site Directory for Worship (PCUSA)    

Adopted by Session June 2001