We offer a variety of uplifting worship celebrations 
FULL CELEBRATION WORSHIP
Sunday, 10:00 am
In the Sanctuary
Each week our worship celebration is a creative mix of music, readings, skits, sermon, prayers, a children’s time, hymns and sacraments. Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Musical offerings include full choir, both organ and piano selections, and special musical performances by our multi-talented congregation. Children leave for Sunday School after the Children’s Message, which is after the opening hymn. We hold the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month.
SPACE FOR GRACE
Wednesday, 7:30 pm
(During Advent & Lent)
In the Sanctuary
Our Space for Grace Service provides an opportunity to worship in a more intimate way. It currently differs from the Sunday Worship Service in two primary ways: Communion is served each week and, in place of the sermon, we focus on a passage from scripture then discuss it. Special music is provided by Susan Davies Muhler and Don Pope.
Easter Services of Celebration – Sunday, April 8th at 7am, 9am and 11am
We have three services on Easter morning.
- Easter (Almost) Sunrise Service – At 7am in the back cemetery, we will gather in the early morning to greet the dawning of Easter resurrection with songs, readings, a story sermon and an Easter bonfire, symbolizing the light of Christ. Our HUCC Finn band will help with music. Easter is very early this year, so dress warmly – it may be chilly!
- Our 9am service will be a celebration of Easter joy with our sanctuary filled with lilies. Music will be led by Susan Muhler, who will lead soloists and small groups.
- Our 11am service will feature our full choir. Bring a flower to decorate our ‘Cross of Resurrection’.
Special Worship Events during the Year:
Rally Day! 1st Sunday after Labor Day
During this service we welcome back those who have been out and about during the summer season. We especially welcome back children, families, and teachers as Church School classes begin again. We also welcome back our full church choir that has taken a break during the summertime.
Colonial Thanksgiving Service – (Sunday before Thanksgiving)
This church is over 300 years old and is steeped in the history of this area and of the nation. During this service we re-enact a service that may have been held in the past in the Baptist or Dutch Reformed traditions, and have preachers and speakers from the past give the message. People are encouraged to dress in Colonial outfits, though this is not required. It is a fun and instructive service that immerses us in lessons from the past, and inspires our thanksgiving for what we have today.
Christmas Services
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Our children dress up and put on a creative variation of the traditional Christmas pageant, using a variety of original scripts written by our directors: Sue Field and Susan Davies Muhler. All children are invited to participate and costumes are provided. It is a fun and special way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Christmas Sunday
On the 4th Sunday of Advent, we combine choral music, arts, carols, and word to offer an uplifting celebration of the season.
Christmas Eve Services 5pm and 8pm
Our Christmas candlelight services are held at 5pm and 8pm with our choir, readings, sermon, and candles in the dark sanctuary to the tune of “Silent Night.”
Ash Wednesday
We begin Lent with a special service of ashes, reminding us of our dependence on the God of life.
Space For Grace – seasonally and during Advent and Lent
We hold Wednesday evening worship gatherings periodically during the year, but always during Advent and Lent, to offer time for prayer, communion, discussion and moving music to deepen our spirits.
Good Friday Tenebre Service
“Tenebre” means shadow or darkness, and this service carries us to the grim reality of the cross, and our part in the gloom of this world. We have readers who present the passion story, and as they candles are extinguished and lights dimmed, until the congregation is left in darkness. A candle returns to remind us of the hope we find in Christ.
Easter Celebrations
Palm Sunday
We receive palms as reminders of Jesus’ triumphant entry, but also his journey into his passion. After the service we hold an egg-hunt for the children.
Easter “Almost-Sunrise” Service 7am
We gather in the back cemetery as the sun rises and birds sing, to remind us of new-life arising from the tomb. We light an Easter bonfire, which is an ancient symbol of the light of Christ. And we sing Easter hymns, hear good news, and burn palms as signs of forgiveness and hope.
Easter Services of Celebration
Our Easter worship celebrations are at 9am and 11am, with glorious music from our choir, an Easter message, in our sanctuary filled with Easter lilies. (Bring a flower from your garden or bouquet to decorate our Easter resurrection cross.)
Children’s Communion & Bible Sunday – 1st Sunday in June
Once a year we celebrate communion with a focus on our children, offering young people an opportunity to be front and center as we share the Lord’s Supper. Rev. Rusty will be instructing children in the meaning of communion on Sunday, May 22nd, and then children will be invited to sit in the front of the sanctuary as he celebrates the sacrament. We will also be giving out bibles to children who are completing the 2nd grade; this group will also be invited to stand at the table as Rev. Rusty talks through the Lord’s supper.
Children’s Day Sunday – 2nd Sunday in June
In a celebrate that is more than a century old, our church will be honoring children who are completing another year of Sunday School, by having them lead the worship service, along with their teachers. Come enjoy the creativity and energy of young people as they express their faith. Then stay for the Church Family Picnic that will follow.