About Us
As part of the United Church of Christ, we emphasize local control in all areas of our church life. We believe in Christ as the cornerstone of our faith, the great importance of scripture, and the working of the Holy Spirit within us, our church, and the world today. We celebrate two sacraments: Baptism (for infants, youth, and adults at anytime in their lives) and Holy Communion (the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist). Holy Communion, which is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, is open to all people attending the service. For our homebound, the clergy and deacons bring communion to them afterwards.
Our church service includes singing hymns, confessing, sharing the peace, hearing scriptures, hearing the sermon (Sunday message), offering of our prayers and gifts, and the sending forth (benediction). Music, which is very important throughout the service, also concludes our worship as we join together in singing Alleluia.
For hymns, we use both The New Century Hymnal and Favorite Hymns and Praise Songs (our own hymn supplement, light blue cover). Bibles are in every pew for those who wish to follow along during the scripture readings. Also, earphones for the hearing-impaired and large-print bulletins are available at the Visitors’ Desk in the entrance area to the church.
Music Program
We have many talented musicians and singers within our congregation, which also includes our Pastor who has an extensive musical background (see Pastor's message). He also is quite accomplished on guitar and, on occasion, joins with a choir member or two for a solo or duet. We also have a superb keyboardist, Mr. Michael McDaniel, who accompanies the Chancel Choir on the organ and piano.
The Chancel Choir is comprised of 30 members of various ages. The choir participates in the Worship Service each Sunday with the Choral Introit, the Processional Hymn, the Offertory Anthem, the closing Hymn, plus two other Hymns also sung with the congregation during the service. The Chancel Choir meets from September to June, and in July and August, exceptional instrumental and/or vocal soloists are featured. The choir also participates in the Annual Festival of Choirs and a fund-raising benefit event each year.
Choir rehearsal is held each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Another important component of the Worship Service includes the Bell Choir, which performs once each month. The Bell Choir is comprised of 10 members, a director, and substitutes, as needed. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Instruments:
Organ: 3 manual Johannus - electronic
Piano: Yamaha baby-grand and Roland electric keyboard with amplifier
Handbells: 3 octaves Malmark English handbells
Choir Chimes: 3 octaves Malmark hand chimes
We have many talented musicians and singers within our congregation, which also includes our Pastor who has an extensive musical background (see Pastor's message). He also is quite accomplished on guitar and, on occasion, joins with a choir member or two for a solo or duet. We also have a superb keyboardist, Mr. Michael McDaniel, who accompanies the Chancel Choir on the organ and piano.
The Chancel Choir is comprised of 30 members of various ages. The choir participates in the Worship Service each Sunday with the Choral Introit, the Processional Hymn, the Offertory Anthem, the closing Hymn, plus two other Hymns also sung with the congregation during the service. The Chancel Choir meets from September to June, and in July and August, exceptional instrumental and/or vocal soloists are featured. The choir also participates in the Annual Festival of Choirs and a fund-raising benefit event each year.
Choir rehearsal is held each Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Another important component of the Worship Service includes the Bell Choir, which performs once each month. The Bell Choir is comprised of 10 members, a director, and substitutes, as needed. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Instruments:
Organ: 3 manual Johannus - electronic
Piano: Yamaha baby-grand and Roland electric keyboard with amplifier
Handbells: 3 octaves Malmark English handbells
Choir Chimes: 3 octaves Malmark hand chimes
