{"id":263,"date":"2016-04-18T21:02:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T21:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2025-09-29T18:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:09:33","slug":"what-to-expect-on-sunday-mornings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/worship\/what-to-expect-on-sunday-mornings\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect on Sunday Mornings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We gather on Sundays at 10 am. Our eclectic blend of music ranges from jazz to classical to Spirituals to traditional hymns to bluegrass and beyond. Dress comfortably. Bring anybody you\u2019d like. And, above all things, be yourself! All are welcome, and All Means All.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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We have bike racks at the front of the church for anyone who lives nearby. Parking is available in our parking lot accessible from Minnehaha Ave, Englewood Ave or Simpson St. You can enter through the front doors on Englewood Ave, or through the back doors off the alley on the south side of the building.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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There is an elevator by the south doors of the building. An alleyway allows those with limited mobility to be dropped off right at these doors. The Sanctuary is fully accessible, and accessible restrooms are available. The chancel area is not accessible, but all congregational worship activities take place in the accessible area of the Sanctuary. Assistive Listening Devices<\/a>\u00a0are available during worship.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Worship Bulletin<\/h2>\n
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The worship bulletin is available as you enter the sanctuary, and includes helpful information as well as this Sunday’s order of service, scripture, prayers, and musical selections. Worship bulletins are also available online here<\/a>. Greeters are at the front doors and Commons doors to welcome you, give you a worship bulletin, and offer the opportunity to make a name tag. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Music & Call to Worship<\/h2>\n
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Music is a beautiful and powerful means of expression. We regularly use music and other art forms to open ourselves to God, just as the Psalms do: we praise, we ask for what we need, we confess, we complain, we lament. We give thanks to God as we express our vulnerability and our longings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Scripture & Message<\/h2>\n
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Every week we hear, learn and tell the story of God & God\u2019s people. We read from the Bible and share from our lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Communion is a sacrament practiced on the first Sunday of each month and other occasions. Everyone present will be invited to the table. While no one is required to receive communion, all are welcome. When receiving communion, a server will offer bread, saying, \u201cThe Body of Christ\u201d as you break off a piece of bread. Then, a server will offer the cup, saying, \u201cThe Cup of Blessing\u201d as you dip the bread into the cup and eat it. We offer gluten-free bread & cup option at the front communion station. We serve by intinction, or dipping the bread into the cup. We always serve non-alcoholic grape juice at communion.<\/p>\n

We pray in many ways at Hamline Church: through song, silence and spoken words.\u00a0 Each week we take time to pray for our community and our world.<\/p>\n

If you would like to participate in financial giving, an offering takes place each Sunday. You may put your offering in the plates as passed, or in the offering boxes near the entrances. On Communion Sundays, you may bring your offering forward to be placed in the plates near the side aisles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sending Forth<\/h2>\n
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At the conclusion of our gathering, we both receive a spoken benediction and listen to a final musical benediction. \u201cBenediction\u201d is Latin and means \u201cgood word.\u201d It is a final blessing over our community as we head into our week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Let Us Know You’re Here<\/h2>\n
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Whether you’re watching online or joining us in person, we’d like to get to know you better! Fill out a connection card online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Childcare and Sunday School<\/h2>\n
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We have childcare and spiritual formation available for children on Sunday mornings, learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After Worship<\/h2>\n
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After worship, please join us downstairs in the Community Room for coffee and refreshments. The treats are often homemade by members of our hospitality teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Digital Discipleship<\/h3>\n

      Connect with us Sundays at 10am online on Facebook<\/a> and Youtube.<\/a>
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      New Here?<\/h4>\n

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      Music<\/h4>\n

      Learn about our Music Ministry here at Hamline. <\/p>\n

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      Music and Arts<\/h4>\n

      Connecting our church to our community offering enriching events. <\/p>\n

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      Life’s Milestones<\/h4>\n

      Weddings, Funerals, and our space <\/p>\n

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