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.

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The Holy Spirit is very much at work as we worship God; that we show up at the sanctuary door on Sunday morning is our response to the work of the Spirit. That we sing and pray and listen to God’s Word proclaimed is our response to the work of the Spirit. That we are fed and nurtured in our life of faith in worship and in service is the work of the Spirit.

These ideas are counter to what our culture encourages, especially our protected and treasured individuality, always in control, because we gather to worship as a community of faith, the Body of Christ.

This community of faith shares itself in prayer, in greetings and passing the peace of Christ, in song, in offering a shoulder for comfort or a place of solace.  We believe that Christ is the head of this church.

To seek and find God in this place: may it be ever so!

Sunday Mornings  Sunday morning worship is at 11:00 a.m. (Summer Schedule), with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m.

First Sunday Evening Sabbath  On the first Sunday evening of each month a worship experience is offered.  This is an opportunity to explore the many styles and nuances of worship such as: Taizé, Healing and Wholeness, Praise, Evensong, Celtic and others.

Taizé Worship  On the first Thursday of each month a worship service in the tradition of Taizé is offered.  Taizé is a meditative worship centered on scripture, songs and silence in an atmosphere of candles, and art.

Sacraments  In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) we celebrate two sacraments:  Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Christian parents may present their children for baptism as a sign and seal of God's promise that they are included in God's covenant. Adults who have not been baptized may be baptized upon profession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Lord's Supper is celebrated the first Sunday of each month.  The Lord’s Supper is, again, a sign and seal of God’s grace.  We believe that Christ is spiritually present with us.  All baptized Christians are invited to the table.

Music Ministry

Offers a variety of opportunities and is open to all age levels and abilities.

Preschoolers   have regular music activities in their Sunday School Classes.

Elementary Choir  1st—6th grade children; participate regularly in worship services.

The Joyful Noise! (TJN!)  Junior and Senior High youth choir rehearses on Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m. before youth fellowship. TJN! sings each week. The Joyful Noise! also participates in a variety of special events.

Sanctuary Choir Adult choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and sings at the 11:00 a.m. worship service each week. Larger works are presented regularly throughout the year.

Ruth Greer Handbell Choir performs on five octaves of Malmark handbells. The RGHC performs monthly in worship and participates in various local and national AGEHR (American Guild of English Handbell Ringers) workshops.