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THE UNCOMMON WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
(twice per month at 6pm in the Sanctuary)...
- September 19...
- October 3...
- October 17...
- November 7...
- November 21...
- December 5...
- December 19...
WHAT IS
UNCOMMON WORSHIP?
The Uncommon Worship
Service takes place twice per month at 6pm in the First Church
Sanctuary (see the specific dates below). The
service blends contemporary and traditional styles which
makes it unique and "uncommon." Uncommon Worship is
spirited and contagious. The music is led by
The Uncommon Worship Band, a band made of up gifted and
talended First Church musicians. The sermon is often
done in dialogue with the congregation, includes stories, and
is short and to the point. Communion takes place at each
service and feels a bit like a party as everyone is invited to
come forward to share bread together. And after
Communion, everyone is invited to light prayer candles and
offer written notes to God.
First Church teenager and Simsbury
High School Student Charles Scanlon says this about the
Uncommon Worship Service... "For me there is
the obvious reason why I like the evening service, not waking up at
8 in the morning, but also Uncommon Worship is a relaxed
environment which I enjoy. There is no pressure to look
extremely nice or sit still. People sing, dance, and
offer prayers out loud. The service is interactive
which, for me, makes it very enjoyable."
Uncommon Worship is not just for
youth, it's for all ages. Lauren McCombs, a member of
First Church for 18 years, says... "The band members
clearly are having fun and that spirit moves right in to the
congregation….it is contagious. The words to the songs are
displayed on a screen so all can sing and keep the rhythm. The
energy moves even the faint at heart to clap along and join
in. "Ode to Joy" and "Be Thou My Vision" are the hymns I was
singing as a teen and they are incorporated in a contemporary way
at this service."
No matter who you
are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
Contact Rev. Kevin at 651-3593 x16 or kevin.weikel@1stchurchsimsbury.org
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