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Worship is the heart of the Christian community's experience.
It is a time to come together and reflect on the Creator's continuing presence in our lives…
To offer our praise and thanks for God's blessings…
To seek and discern God's will for our lives…
To simply be.

Contents

• Sunday Worship
• Taizé Service
• Celtic Worship
• UCW Seasonal Services

Sunday Worship

9:00 a.m.

This early Sunday service in the Chapel attracts many people with its relaxed worship-in-a-circle and the weekly celebration of Communion. Members participate in the service by preparing the Communion Table, reading the Scriptures and presenting the Prayers of the People.

» Sample Order of Service (PDF)

11:00 a.m.

This is a more traditional Sunday service with organ, 50-voice choir and occasional instrumental accompaniment, Children's Time and sermon held in the Sanctuary. Sunday School is available at this service.

» Sample Order of Service (PDF)

Sample Sermons

• April 8, 2007: New Life (PDF)
• May 27, 2007: Pentecost People (PDF)

Coffee and fellowship follow both services, with a warm welcome extended to all!

Services in the style of Taizé

Enter into the mystery of God's presence through meditative silence, interwoven with melodies and prayer. Renew and rejuvenate with a quiet, introspective hour in the midst of busy, demanding lives.

Services held on the third Friday of each month @ 6:00 p.m.

On the third Friday of each month, these services are hosted by alternating downtown churches September through June.

Youth Services are held on the third Saturday of each month @ 6:00 p.m.

On the third Saturday of each month, September through June, Youth Services in the style of Taizé are also offered at the corresponding locations. Youth Taizé begins with a light supper (no charge).

For more information on services in the style of Taizé, please contact Janet Gray at (250) 478-5066. For the dates and location of upcoming services, see the events page.

Celtic Worship

Join us in the Chapel for a 45 -minute quiet, reflective time focusing on materials gleaned from Celtic sources, including prayers, responses, and songs. Celtic spirituality challenges the spirit and soothes the soul. Second Friday of the month from October to May. See events for specific dates and times.

UCW Seasonal Services

The United Church Women prepare three seasonal worship services at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday preceding Thanksgiving, Advent, and Lent. Members of our own congregation, other downtown churches and visitors are all invited to attend. A time of refreshments and fellowship begins at 10:00 a.m.