What You Can Expect When Attending a Typical Sunday Service at Dorval-Strathmore United Church

​We worship with song, prayer, reading God's word and fellowship with eachother

HOW GOOD IT IS, GOD, TO BE HERE!
You will be greeted as you enter and an Usher will provide you with a copy of the Order of Service ("the bulletin").  In anticipation of the 9:30 service, you will have the opportunity to catch up with fellow parishioners.  Announcements will be made about upcoming events and the life and work of the congregation.

PRELUDE and CALL TO WORSHIP
Worship begins with a musical prelude followed by a responsive call to worship led by the Minister.

OPENING HYMN
The Congregation is invited to stand (when able) and sing from the Hymn books provided.  All Hymns are listed in the Order of Service as well as on the wall at the front of the Church.

OPENING PRAYER
The Minister or a member of the Congregation will lead a responsive prayer which is printed in the Order of Service.

SUNG RESPONSE
The Congregation  sings "Spirit of Life".  The words are printed in the Order of Service but if you life to follow along with the music it is #381 in the Voices United Hymn book.

STORY
The Minister greets the Congregation and tell the children and young at heart a story. On the first Sunday of every month, it is "Happy Hat" day where an additional offering is taken up that will be given to the United Church's Mission and Service Fund. For more information about Mission and Service, please see: https://www.united-church.ca/community-faith/get-involved/giving-choices

HYMN
The Congregation sings another Hymn at which time the children leave for Sunday School (if they want to).  Children are  always  welcome to remain throughout the service.
THE WORD
​There will be one or more Scripture readings done by the Minister.

MESSAGE
The Minister provides reflections and guidance based on the Scripture readings of the day.

HYMN
The Congregation sings. 
THANKS. HELP. WOW.
PRAYERS
The Minister leads the prayers of gratitude, joy and concern and ends with the Congregation saying or singing the Lord's Prayer (# 959 in Voices United).

OFFERING
The Ushers walk through the Congregation collecting money.  You are welcome to give whatever you are able. During the collection, the Choir sings. (If you sing....you can join us Thursday nights at 7pm for rehearsals and the you could sing Sunday mornings too!!)

DEDICATION
The Congregation sings "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" (#541 in Voices United)

STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Congregation remains standing and recites the Statement which is normally printed in the Order of Service. Otherwise you can find it in Voices United #917.

BRING IT ON!

HYMN
The Congregation rises to sing the closing Hymn.

COMMISSIONING AND BENEDICTION
The Minister leads the Benediction followed by the Congregation singing Amen

POSTLUDE
The Organist plays while the Congregation prays and reflects.

COFFEE HOUR
After the service we all meet in the hall downstairs to enjoy some light refreshments!

**Note - because we are a vibrant and lively congregation, the order of service is subject to change if the Spirit moves us!  :-)

Worship Resources
http://www.united-church.ca/worship