We hope this brief overview will help you with what to expect when you visit our church.
Overview
Expect to see many young families (with children and infants present) and a handful of elderly. Total service time is typically 1.5 hours. The service involves standing for the few psalms and hymns that we sing from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal that you will find waiting for you on the chairs or at the entrance table. The bulletin will contain the reference numbers for each song. The whole church recites a Creed from the Psalter Hymnal near the end of service, then we sing the doxology as final close of service. Weekly Communion consists of wine and a loaf of sourdough. Coffee is available at all times (self serve), and snacks are provided afterwards.
What is the worship like?
We believe that God gathers us in worship to renew his covenant promises through word and sacrament and to refresh us with his grace. In response to his mercies, we pray, sing and give thanks. If you are looking for an entertainment oriented worship experience, Covenant OPC probably isn’t the place for you. But if you are looking for worship that is exuberantly reverential, Biblically rooted, and Christ-centered, come join us this Sunday! Each Sunday we hear the 10 Commandments, sing both Psalms and Hymns from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal, and recite the Nicene Creed as part of our service.
- Watch a sermon on Youtube
- Learn about the Regulative Principle of Worship.
How Often is Communion Celebrated?
We serve the sacrament of Communion every week as a rule. We hold the Lord’s Supper as an important part of every believer’s growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through the preaching of God’s Word and the Lord’s Supper, the Holy Spirit strengthens his people in their relationship with Christ. All believers who are baptized and are members of a church that preaches the Gospel of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone are invited to participate in this sacred feast.
- Typical Attire: Dressy Casual
You’ll find a mix of casual to dressy. How you should dress to worship the King of kings is up to you. - Grab a Bulletin
The entryway table contains a bulletin that will have our liturgy (outline of the service). Inside you’ll find psalm and hymn numbers that we’ll sing, along with announcements and contact information. - Children Sit In
We encourage families to worship together, and our children sit with us during corporate worship. We have a cry room, nursing room with window, and 2 bathrooms.
Do you have children’s church?
We encourage parents to worship with their children as a family each week. However, we recognize that parents often need a time and place to care for the needs of their very young children in an undistracted way. Our location has 2 bathrooms and a training room for fussy toddlers. There is also a private nursing room with one-way window viewing and audio speaker of the service.
What should I wear?
We do not have a dress code here at Covenant OPC, but you’ll find that most people fall somewhere in the category of dressy casual. Each week we are invited to meet and dine with the King of kings. So how should one dress on such an occasion? We’ll leave that up to you.
Am I Expected to Contribute to the Offering?
The Bible encourages believers to give with a cheerful heart rather than out of duty or compulsion (2 Cor 9:7), but the financial support of the ministry here at Covenant OPC is the privilege and responsibility of our members. So as our guests and visitors, we ask you not to contribute during our Sunday morning offering. Just enjoy the worship, fellowship, and spending time in God’s word.
What is the Orthodox Presbyterian Church?
The Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a conservative and Reformed denomination committed to the sole authority of the Bible in all matters of faith and practice and to the doctrines of the Bible as summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith. You can read about particular views on our About page, and find a full description of our denomination at www.opc.org.