It is always difficult to describe a "style" of worship. Of course, we seek to be guided by Scripture in all that we do, say or sing, and to be reverent as we come before the Holy God together. We are not especially "formal", yet neither are we so "laid back" that we lose sight of the King of Kings whom we have come to worship.

Our services are a blend of hymns, psalms, and songs of praise, prayer, and proclamation. We sing newer compositions often in a modern and "upbeat" manner, but we also love our traditional hymnody sung in more traditional ways. We use both orchestral and band instrumentation and try to ensure that different types of music are used within each service. We have some wonderful musicians who help us worship, and we are always looking for more to join our various ensembles and bands. The pastors oversee worship but many different people take part in leading us, for example, in the prayers, reading Scripture, sharing their stories of God's work in their lives and so on."

Our music and arts ministry contributes in many different ways to our worship. They are responsible for all our worship music, but also involve other arts in worship. See the Music and Arts Ministry Page.

Even though we offer Children's church, child care and Sunday School during our morning services, we want everyone to know that children are very welcome to stay through the whole service. There is a "baby room" with a window through to the sanctuary for parents whose younger children need feeding. The only thing we ask is that, during prayer or a sermon, crying babies should be taken out. The sermon is relayed into both the "baby room" and the foyer.

This ought not even to be a question as far as we are concerned! But many newcomers wonder what to expect. All styles of dress will be seen in our congregation. Some wear their "Sunday best" but most people dress more casually. We believe God looks on the heart, not on the outward appearance, so come dressed as you feel most comfortable.

Morning Sermons
A Church that Worships

God's Blessing for All Nations

Jan. 6
Matt. 2:1-12
"Jesus for All Nations"

Jan. 13
Acts 10:34-48
"The Spirit for All Nations"

Jan. 20
Psalm 96
"The Lord Reigns"

Jan. 27
Missions Emphasis

Feb. 3
Gen 17:1-8
"The God of Mission"

Feb. 10
Deut. 6:1-9, Eph. 4:1-7
"The One Holy God"

Feb. 17
Hebrews 1
"The God who has Spoken"

Feb 24
Psalm 101; John 3:16-21
"The God who is Righteous and Loving"

Mar. 2
Jn. 4:19-26; Heb. 10:19-25
"What is Worship"

Mar 9
Psalm 84
"How to Love Worship for All it's Worth"

Mar. 16
Matt. 21:1-11
Palm Sunday
"The Worship of the Crowds"

Mar. 23
Luke 24:1-12; 1 Cor. 15:20-28
Easter Sunday
"The God who Defeats Death"

Mar. 30
Psalm 145:1-13
"Worship, Ancient and Modern"

Apr. 6
1 Cor. 11:23-24
"Worship and Sacraments"

April 13
2 Cor 8:1-7
"Worship in Giving"

Jan. 6
"Stories of Testing and Blessing"

Jan. 20
"God the Majestic King"

Feb. 3
Song of Songs 1-2
"Couple in Love"

Feb. 17
Song of Songs 3
"Sexual Longing"

Mar. 2
Song of Songs 4
"The Wedding"

Mar. 16
Song of Songs 5-6
"Anticipation and Beauty"

Apr. 6
Song of Songs 7-8
"A World of Difference"

7-8 on the following Wednesday evenings"

January 9
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 5
March 19
April 9
April 23
May 7
May 21