Worship
A member preaches during Laity Sunday
Worship is the heart of our life and mission together at Guilford Park. In all our worship, we seek to proclaim the good news of the gospel in ways that nourish our hearts and minds, honors our tradition, expresses creativity in music and arts, and presents a relevant message for individuals and families today. We celebrate God’s grace in several different styles, which are all intergenerational, and we practice the sacraments of holy communion and baptism in our worship.
Special Services
During the year, special worship services are observed for special liturgical days and seasons. These include services for Ash Wednesday, Blessing of the Animals, Blue Christmas, annual laity, youth and children-led services.
Communion Ministry- "Bringing the Table to the Community" The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is an important time of spiritual nourishment and community building for our members. The Session has authorized that elders may bring the communion meal to members who are unable to attend church on the 1st Sunday of the month when the sacrament is celebrated. If you know of a member who we might offer to bring communion into their home because they are unable to attend worship, please contact Jenny Hamilton.
Special Services
During the year, special worship services are observed for special liturgical days and seasons. These include services for Ash Wednesday, Blessing of the Animals, Blue Christmas, annual laity, youth and children-led services.
Communion Ministry- "Bringing the Table to the Community" The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is an important time of spiritual nourishment and community building for our members. The Session has authorized that elders may bring the communion meal to members who are unable to attend church on the 1st Sunday of the month when the sacrament is celebrated. If you know of a member who we might offer to bring communion into their home because they are unable to attend worship, please contact Jenny Hamilton.
*** Note During July and August we meet at one service at 10 a.m. ***
Contemporary Worship
Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This early service is casual in style and in dress, led by the Yes! Praise Ensemble with guitars, pianos, and other instruments using a blend of music from a variety of sources and traditions from the world church, spirituals, and contemporary Christian music in a service lasting approximately 50 minutes. Nursery care is provided.
Traditional Worship
Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. This service follows a variation of the Presbyterian service for the Lord's Day, with music led by the Chancel Choir, Guilford Park's tracker organ, and hymns, spirituals, and songs from church universal from the Presbyterian Hymnal. Nursery care is provided, and children's church is available for Kindergarteners through third graders following the children's message.
Contemporary Worship
Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This early service is casual in style and in dress, led by the Yes! Praise Ensemble with guitars, pianos, and other instruments using a blend of music from a variety of sources and traditions from the world church, spirituals, and contemporary Christian music in a service lasting approximately 50 minutes. Nursery care is provided.
Traditional Worship
Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. This service follows a variation of the Presbyterian service for the Lord's Day, with music led by the Chancel Choir, Guilford Park's tracker organ, and hymns, spirituals, and songs from church universal from the Presbyterian Hymnal. Nursery care is provided, and children's church is available for Kindergarteners through third graders following the children's message.