Sample Order of Service

When you arrive for service in the Sanctuary, the Greeters and Ushers are there to welcome you and give you the "Order of Service." It is usually printed on both sides of standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper and folded in half.

Inside you will see what will happen during worship, the day’s hymn numbers, announcements and upcoming events. Occassionally there is a half page insert with extra song lyrics or information. 

You can view examples of the Order of Service below.

At the end of the service you can recycle your order of service in the baskets by the Sanctuary front doors on your way to refreshments at Social Hour. 

Please also visit the sample sermons!

Typical Order of Service 

While the exact order of service may vary from week to week, the following give the flow of a typical  service.

Prelude

Affirming The Faith

Welcoming Our Guests

Gathering Call

Chalice Lighting (In Unison)

In the light of truth and in the warmth of love,

we gather to seek, to sustain, and to share.

Opening Words

Sharing Of Joys And Concerns

Words For All Ages

Children Leave For Classes Or Activities.

Centering Hymn

Spoken & Silent Meditation

Reading

Offertory

Responsive Reading

Hymn

Sermon

Hymn

Closing Words

Extinguishing The Chalice (In Unison)

We extinguish the flame but not the light of truth, 

the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. 

these we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

Postlude