Considering a visit to First Reformed Church of Scotia?
Here’s some information that may help you.
WORSHIP TIMES:
We have two Sunday services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. The 10:00 am service includes a choir anthem and time for children.
ARE MY CHILDREN WELCOME?
Yes! We are blessed with many young families and we want children to feel welcome in God’s presence and in the heart of our community. We understand wiggles and questions, and we make room for them in worship and in Sunday School. We also have excellent nursery care. The service can be heard from the nursery if you need to stay with your child.
WHAT HAPPENS IN WORSHIP?
We use a bulletin with the order of worship so everyone can follow along. There are times the pastor or other worship leader speaks, and times for worshipers to respond. We sing hymns from the hymnal, or bulletin inserts; pray together; hear scripture read; and listen to a sermon that ties scripture to today’s life. At the 10:00 am service, the choir sings and there is a children’s message. Children are invited to leave for Sunday School after the children’s time. We collect an offering at each service. Giving is not required, although gifts of any size are welcome. After worship, people often stay to talk. There is a coffee hour in our fellowship room adjacent to the sanctuary, called Brink Hall, after the 10:00 am service.
We celebrate communion about once a month. Our communion table is open to all who seek to follow the way of Christ. The elements we use are bread and grape juice; gluten free bread is available for those who need it.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
We have a large parking lot near the sanctuary and more spots in front of our education and fellowship buildings. If you need a handicap spot, park either to the left side of the sanctuary building or near the door closest to Church Street in the designated spots.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Our worshiping community sports a variety of clothing. Some wear suits and ties, or dresses. Others are less formal. Many come in jeans and tee-shirts. It is more important to us that you are comfortable than to dress up on our account!
HOW DO I JOIN?
We hold classes for new members periodically that are intended to teach what we believe and how our church works. People share their faith journeys and what they are looking for in a church. Candidates for membership meet with the Board of Elders for a formal vote of acceptance. They are then received into membership by the congregation during a regularly scheduled worship service.