While we are Christian and more specifically Presbyterian, we welcome all to join us. Even if you are unsure of your beliefs or just want to explore, please join us. You are welcome here!

If you are a visitor, we encourage you to use the reserved parking spaces near the main entrance.

You will receive a bulletin for the service. There will be a basket for offerings at the entrance to the sanctuary.

Attire is your choice. You will find some in their "Sunday best" and many in casual attire. It doesn't matter. All are welcome.

Restrooms:

Women's, men's and an all-gender restroom are available on the main level. Men's and women's restrooms are also located on the upstairs level.

In the Sanctuary:

Listening devices for the sanctuary are available for your use. Please see an usher for assistance.

Individual bags with children's bulletins and coloring pages will be provided for children attending with families. There is a "pray ground" table at the far right of the sanctuary where young children can enjoy quiet activities while parents participate in worship.

We will sing as a congregation and participate in congregational responses.

Jazz Services

Held several times a year on Sunday mornings

The jazz service uses jazz standards, traditional hymns, and gospel music in the liturgy of the Service for the Lord's Day. Dave Reid, Shallowford member and a gifted jazz musician, assists in the planning for this service in which he leads the band and plays sax and clarinet. Stay tuned for the date of our next Jazz Worship!

Taizé Services

The French ecumenical Community of Taizé is known throughout the world for its dedication to prayer for reconciliation in the world and for its beautiful liturgy that engages the worshiper through contemplative sung prayer. The simple and accessible prayers of Taizé use few words and are sung repeatedly, becoming a way of listening to God and waiting attentively on God. Shallowford’s beautiful sanctuary, illuminated by the soft light of many candles, makes a sacred space for this service that includes the sung prayers interspersed with scripture readings and a time of silence, allowing space for both prayer and meditation.

Our Taizé prayer services traditionally take place on the evening of the first Sunday in October (Peacemaking Sunday) and the first Sunday in Lent. Check the calendar for specific dates and times.

Preach and Teach

We periodically invite guest preachers to lead Sunday morning worship, then teach a topic within their area of expertise following lunch. Check the calendar for speakers and dates.

We hope you will find our time of online worship to be a gentle, unrushed experience designed to provoke a spirit of contemplation.

Join with us as we seek the deep connections that sustain us and energize us for the challenging times of shared ministry in this good world that God so loves.

This link will direct you to our previous YouTube video worship services.