Worship

The Pastors and staff of St. Michael’s have been in faithful prayer and conversation about COVID-19 and our communal response. We want each other to be well, and we want to be connected. Which is why worship has moved online here.

We encourage you to watch/listen to the video worship experience updated each week. You can follow along with prayers and scripture readings which will be provided in a PDF link.  Additional resources for reflection will also be posted. We encourage you to explore these resources to deepen your experience. 

Holy Week 2020 

Palm Sunday with Holy Communion 
April 5
Virtual Worship on the website


Maundy Thursday
April 9


Good Friday
April 10


Easter Worship 
April 12
Virtual Worship on the website

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About Worship - What to Expect
Worship at St. Michael's is designed to proclaim God's word of grace, forgiveness, and hope in a way that shapes our lives.

Our 8:45 a.m. service is led by grand piano and our 11 a.m. service is accompanied by pipe organ.
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Musical choirs rotate leading worship at both services.

The sanctuary is an accessible space with an altar ramp, hearing-assistive devices, and large-print bulletins.

Holy Communion
Mindful of Jesus' words of invitation to "let the children come to me,"  we welcome and encourage children of all ages to be part of worship and receive Holy Communion.

We celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month and Festival Sundays.

Gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine are available.

Children in Worship
We believe that children are not the future of the church, they are the church. Their presence and participation is deeply valued at St. Michael’s. We call the cries, giggles, and wiggles of children a “Holy Hum” that we appreciate in worship! Below are some ways to honor the “Holy Hum” of your child:

• Arrive early to worship and let your child explore the sanctuary.
• Sit near the front of the sanctuary so they can see and hear well. Sitting at the end of a row provides easy access to an exit.
• Grab a Worship Bag as you enter. It contains small toys, activities and crayons for children to worship and entertain themselves during long moments of sitting or standing in the service. Ushers also provide a children’s bulletin with space for coloring and games.
• Teach them simple words such as, “Amen” and invite them to participate in worship when those words are used. Let them hold the offering plate and be a part of passing the peace.
• Bring them to the table for communion! At St. Michael’s, all are welcome to receive communion. Teach them to hold out their hands to receive the bread.
• When there is a children’s sermon, encourage them to participate or join them!
• Use the colorful Spark Story Bibles in the pews to engage children in the scripture reading.
• Lead worship with your child! Sign up to be an usher with your family. If your child can read, consider lectoring together!
• If your child needs some space, there is a Children’s Library at the back of the sanctuary. The Children’s Library gives you the ability to listen to the worship service while allowing your child to chatter, read, or play.

Take worship home! Talk about prayer concerns throughout the week and bring up Bible stories from worship.

Nursery
Nursery Care is available during all worship services. 

Volunteer to Participate in Worship

Recipe for Communion Bread

From Luther Seminary
A.  Sift dry ingredients 3 times:
                2 cups whole wheat flour
               1 cup white flour
               1 & 1/4 heaping teaspoon baking powder
               1 & 1/4 teaspoon salt
B . Cut in oil:  1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon oil
C. Mix water & sweetener.  Add & mix well.
               3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons very hot water
               3 Tablespoons honey
              3 Tablespoons molasses
D. Dough should be sticky
E. Divide and roll 1/4 inch thick circles
F. Mark with cross
G. Bake at 350o for 10 minutes
H.  Remove and brush with oil
I  . Bake an additional 5—8 minutes more at 350o
J.   Cool
Yields approximately 4 loaves 8” round
Hint from experienced bakers:  knead dough and then let it rest before rolling.  Each batch makes four loaves.