How long does sunday church last

How Long Do Services Last? During the Service At several points in the service, you will be invited to kneel, stand or sit, as you choose. Feel free to do whichever is the most appropriate for you.

All are correct. The ushers will help direct you to the Communion rail. If physical limitations make it difficult for you to come to the rail, please let an usher know and we will be happy to bring Communion to you in your seat. During Holy Communion, to receive the bread in the shape of a small wafer , cross your hands, palm up, and the wafer will be placed in your hand. We use real wine — port, to be exact — in a common cup. You may either dip your wafer into the wine, or sip from the cup.

To receive the cup, lightly steady the cup with your hand and help direct it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the wine, simply cross your arms over your chest. Memorial Day For any years, the Church of the Good Shepherd has hosted an ecumenical Memorial Day Service for the community, featuring a color guard, pipers, and a keynote speaker.

Vigils of Hope When called for by world or national events, the Church of the Good Shepherd may hold a vigil to pray for peace, hope and comfort in a world seemingly consumed by chaos, violence and despair. Thom Rainer. Rich Stearns. Cullen Rodgers-Gates. Charles Drew. Scott Ridout. Jo Anne Lyon and Walter Kim. Price Harding. Leith Anderson. Michael Wise. This will depend on your particular assembly and how they do their program. Between music, prayer, a sermon, and other various events, it will typically be about a hour.

Before we answer this question, we should get an important definition out of the way. Church is not a building, but an assembly of believers. The Church is called to gather together daily, as expressed in Hebrews There is no time limit to how long you must gather together, and there is no specific day of the week that makes us more holy than another.

The Holy Spirit is in the midst of two or more believers that gather together. Whether you are together for coffee, a meal, or a phone call, the Spirit can be among you. The average church service today will last at least an hour, and will consist of a sermon, singing, tithing, prayer, and sometimes communion.