what to expect

Worship Service, 10:30am

We welcome and celebrate people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities to join with us in worship. We are an open and affirming congregation.

Worship is the heart of our beloved community, a time to connect with God and each other through prayer, song, and scripture.

As we live into ‘whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here,’ you will see a range of ages from babies to grandparents and a range of attire, from shorts to suits, and even an occasional ballerina tutu.

We have a nursery for young children and other options for older children, depending on the Sunday. Children are also welcome in worship!

Pilgrim has a beautiful, quiet space to listen to the service next to the sanctuary and we also offer online worship options. We welcome worshippers who may be struggling and prefer to worship in different settings. Pilgrim’s Mental Health and Wellness team strives to offer inclusive options so that all may enjoy worship in whatever ways they choose.

Additionally, our building is ADA accessible and also offers wireless hearing devices.

After worship, enjoy a time of fellowship with us. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones…all while sipping on a cup of delicious Equal Exchange coffee.

Our worship YouTube link will still be active at 10:30am every Sunday, along with the bulletin/hymns:

Music

Pilgrim United Church of Christ is an inclusive congregation that deeply values the power of music as a means of expression, meditation, and connection with each other and with God.  Pilgrim’s music ministry finds theology within the expanse of music. We are knowledgeable and comfortable with a broad repertoire, from Medieval and Renaissance motets, to high Romantic-period choral works, spirituals, protest songs of the 1960s, and popular music of today. Music is integral to our liturgy, and we welcome music from all faith traditions. 

While the choir is the backbone of Pilgrim’s music programming, luckily there are many congregants and friends of Pilgrim willing to share their musical gifts. Our music ministry is open, collaborative, flexible, and innovative.  We recognize and respond to the needs of the congregation, for we know music enhances our spiritual experience and can be life-giving to all who hear it.