In worship, God forms us as a people, blesses and equips each one of us to share in God’s work in our world. We praise and celebrate, give and receive forgiveness, share Christ’s peace, open ourselves to God’s word, lift up our prayers, and get sent out to share the good news of God’s love in our everyday lives.
Weekly Worship: Sundays
8:30 a.m. – A smaller, more contemplative gathering. Usually, the prayers and responses come from the Service of Word and Sacrament II, found in the New Century Hymnal, and we share communion together every week.
10:30 a.m. - Music from a wide range of Christian traditions accompanies God’s people at this celebration worship service. You’ll hear everything from maracas to the pipe organ, hand drums to the zimbelstern. A song gathers our children for a special story around the baptismal font before they leave for church school. Our Chancel Choir brings musical offerings September through May, and the Campanella Ringers enrich worship on the third Sunday of every month, as well as during special holy day services.
Coming Up in Worship:
Sunday, February 19 – Mardi Gras Sunday! And Annual Meeting. We will celebrate our progress living into our Future Story at FirstChurch.
Wednesday, February 22, 7 p.m. – All-Elyria-UCC Joint Ash Wednesday worship
Sunday, February 26 – First Sunday in Lent
Praying with Scripture
Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Read scripture used in worship the following Sunday. Listen for God together. Discuss. Pray. Facilitated by Pastor Christina. Meets at the Abbewood.
Looking for Love: Oh, God!
A February sermon series on Spirituality and Intimacy. Begins February 5. (Not currently married or partnered? Don’t worry. Church isn’t only for married couples with 2.5 children – and this sermon series isn’t either.)
Play “Words with (Church) Friends” during Lent!
On Sundays during Lent, we will explore the vocabulary of faith. What “churchy” or religious word do you find most irritating? Confusing? Outdated?