The Reformed Faith holds that human beings are created to glorify God.  The basis of living righteously and reaching toward others in mission is thanksgiving.  Worship is the beginning of all other aspects of our faith.  We believe that effective worship is the chief ingredient of an effective faith.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP ON SUNDAY

Our 8:30 a.m. "early" (depending on your point of view) service uses a "morning prayer with sermon" format to create, by design, a simpler, more relaxed, lower-key worship experience.  The music is generally traditional in nature, with non-congregational music supplied by soloists or small ensembles.

 Our 11:00 a.m. service is a more or less traditional service which incorporates a contemporary edge.  Led by a fine choir, it incorporates a variety of musical styles and a slightly faster pace.  Although "traditional" hymns, usually led by the organ, are sung in the "traditional" places in the service, the inclusion of more "contemporary" music is led by other instruments which are more sympathetic to the flavor the music.  The form of the service is liturgical, without being staid, strict, or stuffy.  We intentionally strive for a "user-friendly" atmosphere.

A periodic Contemporary Service incorporates music led by a praise band and a multi-media approach to proclamation of the Word.  The form of the service is Evening Prayer led in a very informal mood.

Sermons at Eastminster are intended to be clear expositions of scripture with an emphasis on application to our daily lives.  They are delivered with an awareness of the dynamics of effective oral communication.

We care about children.  A nursery, staffed with loving caregivers, is offered at all worship services for children through age 4.  A pager system keeps parents always in touch.
In the sanctuary, worship bags with worship-related materials are available for smaller children.  In addition, each 11:00 a.m. service includes a special time for children.  Children share this special time in the chancel.  The message they are given is related to the general themes of the service itself.  Following this time, children through age 4 may go to the nursery, those in kindergarten and first grade may meet a leader to go to Children's Church (a time of instruction about worship).  The rest return to sit wit their families.

We care about Seniors.  Both large print bulletins and hymnals as well as hearing assistance devices are available from an usher.

Communion is celebrated at both Sunday morning services, ordinarily, on the first Sunday of the month.  Other celebrations in the liturgical year are also occasions for the celebration of communion.  As in all Presbyterian Churches, we invite and encourage all baptized Christians to share in the sacrament, regardless of what branch of the Christian faith my be their preference or tradition.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP

We provide occasions for worship other than Sunday morning.  These vary throughout the year and may be found on the monthly calendar.  The following services are always scheduled: