One and All is a Progressive Worship service, designed to warmly welcome adults and children of all ages and backgrounds. One and All music will be led by a worship band, including guitar, bass and drums. The music will vary, ranging from pop to Indie rock. In addition to great music, the service will also feature an enhanced visual component on the screen. There will be an extended time of prayer
each week when worshippers will be invited to independently consider the day’s theme. Individuals can choose to remain in their seats and reflect using image guided prayer, or move about the worship space to prayer stations. A variety of contemplative music will serve as the backdrop to this time. There will be a children’s area in the room each week, featuring age-appropriate activities to engage children in the worship theme. Radical hospitality will be an important component of the service which will include coffee and light breakfast foods. Everyone is welcome!! WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE WORSHIP? Progressive Worship:
-- Understands God as Mystery and embraces our questions.
-- Seeks to follow Jesus as the fullest expression of God's infinite love.
-- Explores the meaning of scripture in its historical, spiritual, and contemporary contexts.
-- Uses expansive, inclusive language to describe God and human beings.
-- Practices gracious and radical hospitality by welcoming everybody, one and all.
-- Stresses love, compassion and justice.
-- Engages with the world, rather than condemning, judging, or escaping from it.
-- Recognizes that there are many ways to experience God, including other traditions. We are one of many ways.
-- Builds community and cares for one another.
