Pastor David leading communion
Christian worship is the foundation of all our ministries. More than anywhere else, worship is where we embody our mission to seek and welcome all to connect, celebrate, and serve in God’s love, so that all can have life through the love of Christ.
At Lord of Life, we gather in-person and online to worship every Sunday and on special occasions throughout the year. We have two Sunday services: a traditional liturgical service at 8:30 a.m. and an informal contemporary service at 11:00 a.m. At both services, people come as they are. We have no dress code or special requirements, and children are always welcome. Like other ELCA congregations, we offer an open communion—anyone who wants to can come forward—because we believe the communion table is God’s table, not ours.
Learn more about Sundays at Lord of Life.
How Can You Serve?
There are many ways to contribute to worship preparation and leadership at Lord of Life.
Music
The Lord of Life Choir provides through music for the 8:30 a.m. worship service on most Sundays and on special occasions throughout the year. In addition, The Bells of Life handbell choir, the Lord of Life Family Orchestra, and the Lord of Life Big Band regularly lead in worship through music throughout the year. Children’s and youth choirs also lead in worship on special occasions.
Learn more about becoming a part of these ensembles!
Worship Assistants
Opportunities to facilitate worship on Sundays include
- Acolytes – Lighting the altar candles and assisting the pastors in worship (for kids in 7th and 8th grades)
- Altar Guild – Communion preparation, set-up, and clean-up
- Assisting Ministers – Reading scriptures, offering prayers, and assisting the pastor during worship services
- Communion Assistants – Bringing the wine and bread to the altar during worship and helping the pastors distribute them to worshippers
- Ushers – Distributing programs, collecting the offering, and assisting in directing worshipers to communion
- Greeters – Offering a friendly and welcoming face as people enter on Sunday mornings
- Park & Ride Drivers – Provide rides to the door from the school parking lot across the street
Contact Peggy Sloan, Director of Connecting Ministries if you are interested in participating in any of these roles.
Preparing Our Space
The Lord of Life Liturgical Arts Team prepares the sanctuary for worship each week in way that suits the season and planned activities. The worship décor reflects the tradition and mood of the church season, from somber anticipation in Advent and Lent to joyful celebration at Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. Members of this team seek to engage the senses of the congregation and draw them in to reflect on the meaning of the season using banners, fabric, art, flowers, and lighting. The team works together to brainstorm and implement ideas to enhance the worship experience. If you have a passion for design or decorating or are interested in contributing to this team, please contact the church office and let us know!
