Liturgical Worship
Our congregation practices liturgical worship, a form of Christian worship rooted in Scripture and shaped by the historic rhythms of the Church. Liturgy literally means “the work of the people,” and in our worship, everyone participates. We are not spectators observing a religious performance; we are active participants invited into a vibrant, living dialogue with God. Through prayers, Scripture readings, confession, song, silence, and the sacraments, God speaks to us—and we respond together. This shared work of worship forms us over time, teaching us how to listen, how to speak truthfully, and how to offer our whole lives to God in praise, repentance, and hope.
Church Year
We also order our worship around the Church Year, a sacred calendar that tells the story of God’s saving work through time. From Advent. Christmas, and Epiphany to Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time, these seasons and holy days shape our shared life of faith. Rather than rushing past the life of Christ, the Church Year invites us to dwell in it—waiting, rejoicing, repenting, celebrating, and being sent. By walking these rhythms together year after year, we learn to see our own lives caught up in God’s larger story of redemption, renewal, and hope.
Music
We try to blend the best of various worship styles into our Sunday morning service. Music participation at PACRC consists primarily of the congregational singing of psalms, hymns, and praise songs with piano, guitar, or organ accompaniment. We also benefit from brass and woodwind instrumentalists in the congregation who contribute to the liturgy. We readily make use of the musical gifts among us, so we encourage you to share yours any time!
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The hymnal we normally use in worship (the one you’ll find available in your seat) is called Lift Up Your Hearts / Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs.
