On the worship hour (8:30 or 11:00 a.m.), the steeple bell will ring, a liturgist will welcome the congregation, share the announcements (including the signing of the friendship pads), and lead the Call to Worship.

Then, the congregation will be invited to sit and prepare for worship by listening to the Prelude.

Following the Prelude, the lay liturgist will invite the congregation to stand for the Prayer of the Day, and worship will then continue as in the past.

After the Benediction, the Pastor will invite the congregation to sit for the Postlude or move quietly to the parlor for fellowship.

The worship committee hopes this new discipline will provide congregants with a closer connection to God during our Lenten journey.

“Worship begins as the people gather—greeting one another, praying in silence, sharing announcements, and offering music to the glory of God.” -The Book of Common Worship