WORSHIP — First Congregational United Church of Christ 700 Marion Street, Salem, Oregon

WORSHIP

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Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

(except holidays, please see calendar for special times)

Our worship is the time during the week that members and friends gather to celebrate who we are, how we can support each other, grow as a community and live our life as faithful people of God and followers of Jesus.

What to Expect

People wear every style of clothing--from casual to professional dress at our church. Wear what is comfortable for YOU.

You will be given a printed order of worship (bulletin) that will make it easy for you to follow the worship service. We sing hymns, pray, read and reflect on sacred texts and their meaning for our lives today. An offering plate is passed, but you are not obligated to give. Announcements usually happen at the start of the service.

At 11:00 am, children and youth are invited either to remain in worship with their families or to join our teachers upstairs for 30 minutes of stories, conversation, and crafts.

First Sundays at First Congregational: All-Ages Worship with Communion for All!

On the first Sunday of each month, we worship as one beloved community: children, youth, and their teachers stay with us in the sanctuary for our hour-long worship service, which features stories, songs, and reflections for all ages.

On the first Sunday of the month, we also gather to share Communion. Ours is an open table, and all are welcome—you need not be a member of the congregation or affiliated with any church to join us around Christ’s table. Gluten-free bread and grape juice are served, so that all may share in this feast of God’s abundant love.

Most Sundays from September through May, our Chancel Choir sings, accompanied by our organist on organ and piano. During the summer months, we invite members and friends of our congregation to share their musical gifts with us during worship.

Worship is followed by refreshments and conversation downstairs. Please join us for a cup of something warm and let us have the chance to get to know you.