Worship at Saugatuck Congregational Church
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Sunday Services
There are two worship services every Sunday throughout the year. All are welcome!
8:00 AM* (September – June)
This worship service begins with the congregation selecting hymns, includes a sermon and a time of prayer, and closes with a fellowship circle around the church. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month.
*The 8:00AM service is not held during the summer when the Beach Services are offered. The last 8:00AM service will be held on Sunday, June 20th, and will resume on Sunday, September 12th.
10:00 AM* (Year-round)
The 10:00 worship service includes a children's time with the Pastor, our choirs, the church school classes, the sermon and prayers, and Fellowship Hour following worship. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month.
*Please note that July 4th through September 5th, the 10:00AM worship service will be changed to 10:30AM to accomodate travel time from Compo Beach.
Beach Services
During the summer months, an 8:30 service is held at Westport's Compo Beach, near the cannons. Participating churches in the summer of 2010 are Saugatuck Congregational Church, Greens Farms Congregational Church, Norfield Congregational Church, United Methodist Church of Westport and Wilton Congregational Church. All are invited!
It's a BYOC event — "bring your own chair." Everyone can park for free, even if you don't have a beach sticker — just tell the guard at the gate that you're attending the church service.
The Beach Services Schedule for 2010 Is:
| June 27 | Norfield Congregational Church |
| *July 4 | Greens Farms Congregational Church |
| July 11 | United Methodist Church of Westport |
| July 18 | Saugatuck Congregational Church |
| July 25 | Norfield Congregational Church |
| *August 1 | United Methodist Church of Westport |
| August 8 | TBD |
| August 15 | Greens Farms Congregational Church |
| August 22 | Saugatuck Congregational Church |
| August 29 | Wilton Congregational Church |
| *September 5 | Wilton Congregational Church |
* Communion Sundays
Wednesday Evening Vesper Services
Saugatuck Congregational Church currently hosts five different Vesper Services:
Serenity Service — First Wednesday
Built around the twelve steps of recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring the faith story of a person in recovery and an inspiring homily based on a particular step.
TAIZÉ Vespers — Second Wednesday
Built around the beautiful and charming chants created by members of the Taizé Community in France. This ecumenical group is devoted to working with young people and promoting peace. The simple music is designed to allow the mystery of God to penetrate the whole being. Our service is greatly enriched by the playing of pianist Gayle Martin Henry.
Healing Service — Third Wednesday
Join us for a time of healing prayer, with laying on of hands and anointing if desired. This powerful service provides a safe haven and a place of peace and renewal of body, mind and spirit.
Meditation Vespers — Fourth Wednesday
A quiet service that provides time for contemplation and prayer. The atmosphere is peaceful to encourage personal reflection. It is the perfect place to practice quieting the mind and letting go of the tumult that can separate us from God.
Youth-Led Vespers — Fifth Wednesday
Three times annually. The youth of the church are involved in planning and leading a service of scripture and song.
All Vespers services start at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary and last 30–45 minutes, except for the Serenity Service which begins at 6:00 PM. All are welcome!