Worship at Old First
We conduct the following Worship Services:
- Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 am
- Jazz Vespers - 5:00 pm 1st Sunday ea. month.
It is our mission to celibrate the living God through worship, where compelling, lectionary-based preaching is the norm, where creative collaboration between clergy and laity in worship planning and leadership is expected and where the congregation actively participates in Reformed liturgy inspired by music, the arts and liturgical seasons.
Worship is central to Old First's life in Christian community; everything we are and do springs from and informs our life together as a worshiping community. Compelling, lectionary-based sermons, an inspiring music ministry, lay liturgical leadership and participation of children and young adults are central to our worship experience.
Our liturgy is creative. We value Reformed worship and also explore liturgical and musical styles from other traditions and cultures. We celebrate the liturgical seasons through the use of liturgical art, dance and drama.
Christians of all ages are called to glorify God through active worship participation. We take seriously the Reformed concepts that the church is “reformed and always reforming,” that we are a “priesthood of all believers” and that worship is “the work of the people”, not just the pastor. Many members find that worship leadership, healing prayers and liturgical expression through the arts are vital to their spiritual experience.
While in many congregations worship is viewed as primarily a pastor’s responsibility, we have a long history of creative collaboration between clergy and laity in worship planning and leadership. Both staff and lay worship leadership work creatively and collaboratively in planning worship services and celebrations and some members are prepared for active, informed worship participation and leadership.
Each Sunday Worship Service features a full program of organ music and of course, the Old First Choir.
Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month. All who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are invited to celebrate Communion with us.
Our nursery is staffed during Sunday morning worship service for children under 3. Older children participate in the first part of the Worship Service, and then are lead downstairs for Sunday school activities.
View our archives of recently delivered Sermons.
View a sample Worship Service program.
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Jazz Vespers is a worship service for and by musicians, featuring many local and nationally known jazz musicians. Of course, the public is invited as well!
Jazz Vespers service occurs one Sunday a month, usually starting at 5pm. Learn More.
