Our Sunday morning worship is an hour long liturgical service in the Reformed, Presbyterian Tradition. It includes responsive readings, hymns, special music, a message, and prayer among other elements.
"Liturgy" means "work of the people." We worship together, involving everyone in the sanctuary.
Our worship each week is formed around the Narrative Lectionary. This lectionary is a series of readings that begin with the book of Genesis in September and move through the year to the end of the Bible. By using this lectionary, we worship through the entire Bible each year. Special music, visual arts, and other elements uniquely enhance each service.
Our hope for our children is to form life-long people of faith and worshipers who are part of a faith community. We believe this formation begins from the time children are born. On Sunday morning we offer a Sunday School class for children up to the age of 4 that uses Godly Play lessons and other formative experiences. This orients children to elements of worship and key figures in the Bible like Abraham, Moses, Peter and of course Jesus. Older elementary children attend a second class that uses a formal curriculum around a Bible passage each week. This class is also involved in the worship service each week, helping them build comfort in the sanctuary and in taking part in the liturgy. Older youth are supported in taking part in worship with engaging worship kits.
Your child's safety is important. Our church has a Child Safety policy that ensures protective measures are in place to keep children in our building and classrooms safe.
Following worship each week, we gather for coffee and a bite to eat in Fellowship Hall. This casual time together helps to build relationships and strengthen community. We also gather for shared meals around special worship services, such as during Lent.
Call us ahead of your visit. We are happy to meet with you to show you around the church facility, provide information about opportunities for children, and share other information.
72 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook OH 45305
937-848-2378
Office hours vary, but are typically Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-3pm. Call before you come to confirm!