Worship- always under construction!
Worship imagines the world we want. At CBUC, our community comes together every Sunday morning to focus its intention on creating that world.
It’s a challenge. We’re making a lot of it up as we go along. But always we strive for Spirit-led worship that is relevant to our lives; full of the joy and nurturing that comes from sharing the journey.
Blending the sacred with the mundane, yet we remain rooted in the rich spiritual traditions of our United Church heritage. Our worship reflects this dynamic tension and energy.
So what happens when you worship at CBUC?
When you come to worship with us, there’s no need to wear your “Sunday Best”, unless you feel like it. Take your coffee into our Living Room or Sanctuary and look around you before the service begins.
What do you see?
All ages of people checking in with one another.
Children laughing and running up and down the aisle.
A few persons sitting quietly, contemplating the image and quotation projected on the screen.
You will soon discover that our lively sixty-minute projected service has something for everyone. Children under 3 will find our staffed nursery next to the Sanctuary filled with toys to amuse; parents are welcome to stay with their child and enjoy another cup of coffee while listening to the worship.
You’ll notice that the first half of our worship is upbeat and child-friendly. Following a couple of songs and prayers, the children are invited to the front of the Sanctuary to participate in a conversation and a song with our minister. Afterwards, they leave for their own program in the church hall. Parents are welcome to go with their children as needed. If your child doesn’t want to take part in the church school, he or she is always welcome to remain in the Sanctuary with you.
During the second half of our worship, the choir typically offers a song that supports the day’s theme. One of our ministers shares a message that connects a Bible story with our real lives outside the church building. There is more singing, prayers, as well as announcements and an opportunity for the community to make financial contributions to the life and work of the church.
When we offer intergenerational services or special seasonal celebrations that incorporate 
drama and guest soloists, the order of service will naturally change. Music and artistic expressions of all kinds are highly valued in our worship; we believe they offer other ways of opening hearts and minds to compassion and truth.
No doubt as CBUC’s journey continues, worship will evolve. But that’s a good thing… an enlivening thing…God is always making all things new; so must we….
If you’d like to play a more active role in constructing worship every week, contact Susan Draper at graceful@shaw.ca. Greeters at the door, Scripture readers, and people with artistic or creative gifts are always needed.
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