"Ascribe to the Lord, the glory due his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor" Psalm 29:2
God has given us preaching and teaching, praise and prayer, and Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as means of fulfilling our service of God among people. In worship, we acknowledge and praise God who is present in the world and in our lives. We offer ourselves to God and are equipped for God’s service in the world.
Our Worship Service
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Prelude
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Gathering around the Word of God
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Call to Worship
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Opening Hymn
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Confession
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Assurance of Pardon
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Children’s Time
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Listening for the Word of God
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Scripture Reading
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Anthem
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Sermon
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Affirmation of Faith
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Responding to the Word (Our Grateful Response)
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Hymn
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Prayers of the People
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Sacraments
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Sealing of the Word
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Baptism
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Lord’s Supper
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Closing Hymn
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Bearing and Following the Word in the World (Giving Thanks to God)
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Charge and Benediction
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Postlude
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Sacraments in Worship
Baptism
Baptism is God’s gift of grace and also God’s summons to respond to that grace. Baptism calls to repentance, to faithfulness, and to discipleship. Baptism gives the church its identity and commissions the church for ministry to the world. “ (Book of Order, W-2.3006)
All children of the church are invited to sit near the font to be active participants in each baptism.
Lord’s Supper 
The Lord’s Supper is the sign and seal of eating and drinking communion with the crucified and risen Lord. The New Testament describes the meal as a participation in Christ and with one another in the expectation of the Kingdom and as a foretaste of the messianic banquet.” (Book of Order, W-2.4001-2.4002) At UPC, the Lord’s Supper is celebrated during worship on the 1st Sunday of each month. All baptized Christians are welcome to partake.
Music in Worship
Music is an integral part of our worship as we join in praise and prayer. Lead by the adult and children’s choirs, as well as organ and other instruments, we worship God through the beauty of his gifts of music. Our Music Ministry enriches our worship as well as many other aspects of the life of our church. Click here, to learn more about the Music Ministry at UPC.
Children in Worship
Children are welcome in worship at UPC. We encourage their attendance and participation through the following:
• Children’s Sermon – Each week, all children are invited to the front of the church for a child’s version of the adult sermon.
• Faith Alive- Faith Alive is a ministry for kindergarten and 1st grade children. After the Children's Sermon these children leave the sanctuary and participate in a continuing discussion about worship and the Christian faith.
• Worship bags – These are designed to help each child be an active participant in worship, include a children’s bulletin.