Sunday Morning
Worship
11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Summer)
About Our Service
The Lord’s Supper
As members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we
believe that the Lord’s Supper is central to our common worship.
We cannot imagine one of our Sunday morning worship services
omitting the sharing of this meal at Christ’s table. While we
celebrate our diversity, it is our unity at the communion table
that forms us into community. Because of this, our whole service
is shaped around our communing with Christ, from the opening
call to worship to the benediction and sending forth.
The Role of the Laity
Peter’s first letter states that in Christ’s church - all
members alike - are “a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s
own people.” (1 Peter 2:9) In our baptisms we are united in this
“priesthood of all believers.” Thus the laity play an integral
role in our worship services. From those greeting at the doors
to the worship leader opening with prayer and reading the
scripture, to the elders praying at the table and the deacons
serving the elements, the lay participation in worship reminds
us that we are all “God’s own people.”
Special Services Throughout the Year
Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter Prayer Vigil, Community
Thanksgiving Service, Christmas Choral Vespers, Christmas Eve
Children’s Service and the Christmas Eve Candlelight service.
Chalice Ringers
The handbell choir play periodically throughout the year during the
worship service providing special music during Lent, Pentecost
and the Advent season. The handbell choir practices on Wednesday
evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact Cynthia Ramsey,
540-586-6261. |
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Music at First
Christian Church
Music is a critical element of our congregational worship.
Whether offered by the choir, the handbell choir, our youth string
ensemble or one of our many talented vocal or instrumental
soloists, music speaks of God's majesty in ways that words alone
fail.
Other Opportunities to Participate in Worship
Chancel Choir
The choir provides special music for the worship service from
September through early June. The high point of the musical
calendar is the second Sunday of Advent when they offer a special
evening worship opportunity through a Choral Vespers program.
The choir welcomes new members and invites adults, high school
students and college age young people with a passion for singing
to join us. The choir practices Wednesday evenings from
7:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Oeida Hatcher, 528-5386.
Sacred Dance Ensemble
Expressing worship and praise through the movement of the body,
the ensemble meets to practice on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Contact
Janet McVey 385-0309.
First Stringers
FCC is blessed with an abundance of musical talent among its
youth. The First Stringers is an ensemble of young people who
contribute to worship with their musical gifts. This group was
formed by the late Gale Weisman who recognized the many talented
young musicians in the congregation, brought them together and
encouraged their participation in worship. It was Gale's wish
that the church continue to support and encourage the musical
gifts of the youth at FCC in worship throughout the year. |
