Living faithfully in the spirit of Christ to make a loving difference in the world.

Sundays At Riverside

RUC SanctuaryOn most Sundays, we meet at 10:30.  Special services may be held throughout the year.  Check the calendar or call the church office to be sure.

Our services are also available via Zoom.  They are also streamed to YouTube. (more info)

This is our usual Order of Service.  Details for a particular Sunday will be in the bulletin handed out at the door and also projected on the screen at the front of the sanctuary.

Organ Prelude

Welcome and Land Acknowledgement

Lighting the Candle of Love and Hope and the Rainbow Candle

Introit (a verse of a hymn to set the tone for the service)

Call to Worship (usually read responsively by minister and congregation)

Hymn

Opening Prayer (often read in unison)

Conversation with children (Children are invited to join the minister at the front)

Hymn (following this hymn, the children leave with their teacher for Sunday School)

Scripture readings (minister and/or a member of the congregation)

Anthem (sung by the choir or music for meditation)

Sermon  (a time to reflect on how the wisdom of scripture applies to our living today) Listen to past sermons

Hymn

Prayer of Dedication  (for contributions received, monetary and otherwise)

Prayers of the People  (remembering those in need or having other joys or concerns)

Life and Work of the Community of Faith (Announcements)

Hymn

Commissioning and Benediction

Choral Amen

Organ Postlude

Choir and Minister exit

The minister is at the door to greet people as they leave.

Sometimes, coffee, tea, juice and cookies are served, following the service and all are invited to join for a time of conversation and fellowship.