WORSHIP AT PARKVIEW
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Sunday mornings we gather as a diverse community to be spiritually renewed and inspired. Through education, worship, music, prayer, and fellowship, we are invited into the beauty, adventure, and mystery of faith.
At Parkview, our worship is both contemporary and traditional. We ground all our worship in the teachings of Jesus. Our preaching begins by applying modern biblical scholarship to the scripture lesson of the day. Pastor Debi then seeks to apply the Biblical text to our lives today, using stories from the news of the day, illustrations from art, literature, poetry, science, history and theology, and examples from the lived experiences of both the preacher and the people gathered. Curiosity, mystery, and awe are at the heart of how we worship. We seek not to think alike, but to think together. All that we do at Parkview—in all the ways we worship—we seek to inspire ourselves and others. To open our hearts, open our minds, and open our hands, to make God's love real. |
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WHAT TO EXPECT
We know visiting a new church can feel a little overwhelming, but we’re here to make it easy and welcoming for you. From friendly faces to guide you when you arrive to programs for all ages—like Sunday school, confirmation classes, and mission-based activities—you’ll find a community ready to meet you where you are. Whether you're coming to worship, explore, or just see what we’re about, there’s a place for you here.
Below are some frequently asked questions that will help you navigate your visit to Parkview!
What can I expect at parkview?
At Parkview, we pride ourselves on living out the call to extravagant welcome. We are a spiritual home to people from all walks and stations of life, believers and questioners, people from a range of backgrounds and faith perspectives. We come together to worship God, build community, share stories of our faith, and deepen our call to serve.
when do you worship?
We worship at 10:00 am on Sundays. Our service usually lasts an hour. Every Sunday, following our worship service, we gather for fellowship. This is a time to enjoy refreshments, engage in meaningful conversations, and build lasting friendships. We also offer a convenient live stream of each service on our Youtube channel.
what happens at a typical worship service?
Our worship time includes a mix of prayer, song, scripture readings, sermon, and prayer time.
Is childcare or sunday school offered?
We offer supervised childcare in the nursery for infants through pre-school age from 9:45-11:15 am.
We offer Sunday School classes for children Kindergarten through 8th grade from 9:55-10:45 am.
Children are welcome to stay and worship with their families or attend Sunday School classes. We encourage parents to choose how they and their young children can best worship together. Children who attend classes rejoin their families in the sanctuary at 10:45 for our weekly prayer ritual and monthly communion.
To learn more about how Parkview engages its youth, visit our Community page.
We offer Sunday School classes for children Kindergarten through 8th grade from 9:55-10:45 am.
Children are welcome to stay and worship with their families or attend Sunday School classes. We encourage parents to choose how they and their young children can best worship together. Children who attend classes rejoin their families in the sanctuary at 10:45 for our weekly prayer ritual and monthly communion.
To learn more about how Parkview engages its youth, visit our Community page.
What should I wear?
Come as you are! We encourage you to dress the way that feels most appropriate to you. Members and friends of our congregation come from all walks of life and you will see it in the way we dress.
will i need to introduce myself?
No, you can expect a warm greeting from members of the congregation, and if you are comfortable with an introduction, we are happy to help others get to know you.
do you have music?
Yes, we are proud to have many talented musicians at Parkview who share their love of music during our worship services. You will hear a wide variety of musical styles including traditional hymns, bluegrass, piano, and guitar-led services. You can learn more about our programming by visiting our Music page.
Do you offer communion?
We offer communion on the first Sunday of the month. If you choose to watch the livestream and worship at home, you are invited to observe communion using your own bread and wine (or non-alcoholic beverage).
Do I have to be a church member to take communion?
No, we welcome everyone at the Communion Table, regardless of belief or membership status. There are no exceptions—God’s doors are open to all!
Do i have to put money in the offering plate?
No, you are not expected to put money in the offering plate.