| The Presbyterian Church of Western Springs worships at
9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Special worship services are offered on
Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter (additional services at sunrise
and 11:15 a.m.), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve (5 and 11 p.m.). A
Christmas Pageant is usually held on the Sunday evening before Christmas,
but in 2005, it will take place on Christmas morning! Summer time provides
opportunities for outdoor worship, a hiatus for the choirs and the chance
to hear soloists and ensembles. |
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Our hour-long worship service provides an opportunity for us to gather a family
of faith for a service grounded in the Reformed traditon. The Chancel Choir
sings at most services from September-June. The Bethlehem Choir for children
in grades K-5 and Handbell Choir for youth and adults also pariticpate in leading
worship on many Sundays during the school year. Second Sunday worship services
provide an opportunity for upbeat worship lead by talented musicians with a
heart for jazz, gospel and contemporary
music. Guest musicians including brass, timpani and strings provide special
music through our year.
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Each worship service follows a traditional format of
hymns, prayer, anthems, Words for Children, scripture, sermon and
offering. Joys and concerns are shared during the service, allowing
friends and members to be aware of prayer requests and opportunities
for learning and service in Christ's name. Communion is celebrated
once a month, on the first Sunday of the month. Additionally, communion
is celebrated on Maundy
Thursday and at the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service.
An Activity Center is offered to school-age children after the "Words
for Children" -- about one-third through the service. Children
leave the sanctuary to learn through activity about faith. Once a
month, Christian Educators provide a special Kids' Worship experience
to help teach children about the elements of worship at age appropriate
levels.
Nursery and Sunday School for infants, toddlers and Preschoolers
is available every Sunday during worship. |
