Welcome! We are so glad you are here!
What to Expect at our Worship Services
It takes some courage to visit a new church for the first time. We would love for you to join us in worship anytime. To make things a bit easier, we offer this brief response to Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional wonderings during the service, please ask the usher or anyone nearby!
Children in Worship
At First Christian UCC we encourage families to worship together! There is a "Children's Chat" (A ti
TO THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN, MAY WE SUGGEST….
Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house! All are welcome!
Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on. They tire of seeing the backs of others’ heads.
Quietly explain the parts of the Service and actions of the pastor, ushers, choir, etc.
Sing the hymns, pray, and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.
If you have to leave the service with your child, please feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me”
Remember the way we welcome children in the church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship.
TO THE MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH
The presence of children is a gift to the church and they are a reminder that our congregation is growing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.
