When We Worship

Prayer: We gather together to pray to God, using ancient prayer and psalm, always mindful of the needs of our present community, our world, and one another.

Song: Our worship is filled with a diverse array of music. You are invited to add your voice to songs that express every mood, from contemplative meditation to exuberant praise.

Word: We listen for the Word of God in preaching that draws on the Christian Scriptures, contemporary scholarship, and relevance to today’s world.

Table: Communion is at the heart of our worship and perhaps our fullest expression of wholeness in practice. As Jesus welcomes us all to the table, we practice open communion, inviting all to share in the Lord’s Supper.

The Bridge/Kemp Class	Where: Kemp Classroom, Upstairs
Taught by: Alan Cates & Scot Crosslin	Time: 9:30 AM-10 AM
Currently, the Bridge/Kemp class is studying “Spiritual Disciplines.” Designed to explore both the origins of traditional Christian spiritual disciplines, this course seeks to foster intentional discipleship. We’ll examine the following topics, including sacred time/space, confession, prayer/meditation, worship music/expression, tithing/giving, holy community/fellowship, holy scripture/study, and the liturgical year/calendar. Taught by Alan Cates and Scot Crosslin, the class roots its discussions in sacred texts and discusses material to strengthen corporate and individual faith and discipleship both inside and outside of the church.

Collette Jones, President	Where: Koinonia Room
Taught by various members	Time: 9:30 AM-10 AM
A diverse group of people from various faith backgrounds, who are open to exploring the Christian faith and developing their understanding of what it means to be a committed and serving Christian. Studies chosen by the class include Biblical studies, books by religious authors about current and classic Christian issues. Class time emphasizes class discussion, careful listening, and faith that the Spirit speaks through the words and experiences of each of us. In January and February 2023, we will explore Lore Ferguson Wilbert’s book A Curious Faith: The Questions God Asks, We Ask, and We Wish Someone Would Ask Us. Beginning with the first Sunday of Lent, February 26 and continuing through April 2, we will focus on Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward, A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Visitors are always welcome!

Taught by Zach Atchley
Where: Faith Collective Room	Time: 9:30 AM-10: 30 AM
Mosaic is a conversational exploration of contemporary religious and spiritual thought leaders and their works as seen through the lens of current events. As the name suggests, the composition of the class reflects an openness to and desire for a diversity of theological perspectives. We meet in the downstairs Faith Collective Room each Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Beginning Sunday, January 22 and through the entire month of February, Mosaic will be watching and discussing “How to Read the Bible through a Love Centered Lens,” a six-part video series with biblical studies scholar and former pastor Jared Byas. His message – “The proper goal of reading our Bibles isn’t to get it right; it’s to love. Thinking deeply about theology and how to interpret the Bible is important, but love matters more.” For any questions you have about Mosaic, please contact Zach Atchley at zach.atchley@gmail.com.

The Nursery	Where:
	Time: 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Children are offered play, are activities and books along with having their needs met. Ages: birth through three-year-olds (not potty-trained). Staffed by two paid workers and an adult volunteer; when needed.

During Worship	Where: Sanctuary
	Time: 11AM
Children will join parents in the service before communion. The curriculum used is Holy Moly, a Bible-based curriculum that follows the church calendar and includes Bible study with creative games and art to support the Bible lesson.

Christian Education Class Schedule

Worship Schedule

Child Sunday Classes/Nursery

Christian Education

Koinonia Sunday School Class

The Mosaic Class

The Pre-School Class – Temporarily Suspended

Sunday School – Temporarily Suspended

Children’s Church – Temporarily Suspended

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Where:	Time: 9:15 AM-12:15 PM
Children have a play period followed by Bible study and supporting activities, art, acting out the story and /or discussions. Ages: 3 (potty-trained) through Kindergarten.

	Where:
	Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Mission-based lessons and activities – the Christian Church curricula used are “The Journey to the Congo”, “Exploring the Holy Land” and “Kids to Kids” activities that help children to understand the mission.