Worship
Welcome to Worship
We worship the triune God and joyfully proclaim God’s Word every Sunday morning during the school year at 8 and 10:30 a.m. and at 9:15 from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Our late service is livestreamed and the recording available on our YouTube channel; find them here on the online worship page.
What to Expect on a Sunday Morning at Grace
Know that you will be warmly greeted and welcomed. Please introduce yourself to those around you and especially to the pastor. There is a Guest Book located near the entrance to the sanctuary; if you would sign it, it would help us to know who you are and maintain a connection.
As you enter the airy sanctuary you will be handed the bulletin with our weekly newsletter, Grace Notes.
Word, sacrament, music and prayer are our central concerns. Please bring your children! Their voices add joy to our worship, and we have a special children’s play area in the sanctuary near the big windows. We also have a well-equipped nursery available at all times that includes sound from the sanctuary. We celebrate Holy Communion at all services. Be sure to stay and visit at our Coffee Hour in the narthex.
Worship Overview
Grace is a congregation of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a liturgical congregation, rich in the history and tradition of the Lutheran Church. Typically, the service follows the order from one of the settings of our hymnal, Evangelical Lutheran Worship. For our Scripture selections, we use the Revised Common Lectionary, which includes readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels on a three-year rotating basis. We also sing the psalm. Our music is drawn from a variety of diverse traditions but remains grounded in the body of Lutheran hymnody.
Special Services
Lent– Grace has its own evening worship services on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday in our church. During the other weeks of Lent, we typically partner with other Hatfield congregations for Community Lenten Services on Wednesday evenings. Each week, one church will host and another church will provide the preacher.
Christmas Eve– We celebrate the birth of Christ with services at 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. that include Holy Communion, Congregational candle lighting, and all of our most beloved Christmas carols.
Weddings- Our pastor is available for weddings both at Grace and at other locations. A period of preparation is required in order to plan the service and do necessary premarital discernment.
Funerals- Our pastor is available for funerals of both members and non-members of Grace. Funerals may be held at the church, a funeral home, graveside, or another location. Please contact the Pastor or our office at 215-855-4676 for additional information.
May the peace of Christ be with you all!