In worship, we follow an order called The Service for the Lord’s Day.
This basic format is the predominant way that Christians around the world have worshiped since the days following Jesus’ resurrection. In fact, the basic order is rooted in the synagogue worship of Jesus’ day.
It’s a four-fold pattern that unfolds like a story: (1) the people of God gather, (2) we listen for God to speak, (3) we respond to God’s word, and (4) we depart to serve in God’s world.
At each point, we repeat certain activities, knowing that repetition will shape the ways that believe, obey and serve God. While our worship leaders guide us through this service, they keep our words fresh and our hearts engaged.
Around the world, millions of people suffer from racial injustice, gender injustice, wars and conflict, and religious discrimination. This special offering fights against these concerns.
The 2026-27 Arts at First Presbyterian concert series will open on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. with the Kerry Kenny Band.
