Please join us for Worship
Worship is at the heart of the Christian community. The community’s purpose and identity, its core values, are shaped, nurtured and empowered as the assembly gathers to worship. Claimed by Christ and called by the Holy Spirit we gather to hear God’s word, participate in the means of grace through the sacraments, offer our prayers and our praise. In turn, the Holy Spirit sends the people back into the world to continue the mission of God.
Sunday worship with Holy Communion is offered each week at 10:30 am. Additional services are offered at special seasons and celebrations during the year. Please note our Monthly Calendar and Newsletter links for details.
We use both traditional and contemporary expressions, and are not particularly rigid about when either is scheduled. It’s not unusual for us to blend both contemporary and traditional musical elements. Abundant Life has numerous talented musicians who play a variety of instruments and a group of vocalists leads and supports congregational singing. We are called to make a "joyful noise" to the Lord!
For the first part of the service, children particpate in worship. Following children’s time they go to Sunday school classes (age 3-grade 6). Normally, the last Sunday of each month is Family Sunday, where all are invited to the entire worship service and no classes are held. See the Sunday School link for more details.
We welcome children in worship and enjoy their energy and lively spirit. If younger ones become too restless, colourful activity bags with soft toys and quiet activities are provided at the usher’s table and in a couple of areas at either side of the sanctuary. Please help yourself. A quiet room just off the sanctuary with a window and soundfeed allows parents or caregivers of infants and very young children to stay connected with worship while tending to their child’s needs.
All are invited to Holy Communion. It is our Lord Jesus Christ who is the host of this meal and all are welcome.
What to expect when you visit Abundant Life for worship:
Greeters at the door will welcome you and help you with things like where to hang your coats, show you around and direct you to the worship space. They can answer questions you might have about worship and other church activities.
Ushers at the entrance to the sanctuary will give you a bulletin, which has the printed order of service. They can help you find a seat and will offer direction for moving forward for Communion later in the service. Ushers can also answer questions about the service or other church activities.
Sometimes you will need a hymnbook during the service, sometimes all is printed in the bulletin or projected. This will be announced at the beginning of the service.
We hope you will be blessed by your participation in worship at ALL.
Following the service you are invited to a time of refreshments and conversation in the multi-purpose room.
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