We invite the congregation to enter the nave while the musicians are preparing for worship. The doors are closed during that time not to keep people out, but for better acoustics during the choral warm-up. Please open one door for people to enter the nave, and then close it until the bell rings, signaling the start of worship. If choir is not rehearsing, you can open both doors sooner.

Greeting Worshippers  

Greet everyone, children included, with a smile and a hymnal and bulletin. Ask children if they would like a children's bulletin. (these are located on the table). If you someone seems to be visiting, and, if you have time, welcome them and introduce yourself with just your first name. Do not ask them for their name. We respect those attending and it is perfectly fine if they want to remain anonymous.

If you notice that the crowd will be large, as at festival services, you may want to ask couples to share a hymnal.

Late Arrivals

Closing the doors

The doors to the nave are closed after the procession has entered the nave. They remain closed during the service.  

Ushers' Seats During the Service

You may be seated in the back on chairs reserved for you. During this time, you can be available to help families with babies or any other concern that might arise.

Count the number of worshippers.

During the reading of the lessons is a good time to count the number of worshippers. You can do this by either one person taking this responsibility or by dividing up the nave. Please do this from the back hall door by the kitchen and by the nave door to the vesting sacristy. Be sure to count the worship leaders, choir and the children and nursery attendants in the nursery.

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