A Message From the Pastor…

Welcome to Pine Street Presbyterian Church! As the pastor of this congregation, I am especially excited about our future together and hope you will consider becoming part of our church. Here you will find a warm, compassionate, and inclusive congregation engaged in a dynamic ministry to our city and world. Here your questions are honored and you will be encouraged to think and feel in your journey of faith. In our beautiful sanctuary you will experience worship that is traditional, dignified, and inspiring. Whether you are a member or a visitor, I hope to see you in church this Sunday!

FAQs

What door should I enter? On Sunday mornings all the doors to the church are open. The doors on South Street will take you to the Gathering Place, an area to greet your friends and grab a cup of coffee. The doors on Pine Street will take you into the Narthex and hallway at back of the church. The handicapped ramp on Third Street will take you into the sanctuary. During the week, you should enter the door at the corner of Third and South Streets. The church office will be to your left.

What should I wear? There is no dress code. Some people dress up, some come in casual clothes, some wear jeans. You will be comfortable whatever you are wearing.

Is the church handicapped accessible? Yes, there is a handicapped ramp along Third Street that takes you into the sanctuary.  Other floors are accessible by an elevator. First floor bathrooms have handicapped stalls.

Worship

How long is the service? The 8:30 service generally runs about an hour. The 11:00 service, about an hour and 15 minutes. The Taizé service is about 45 minutes long. The youth-led contemporary service on Sunday evenings is about 15 minutes.

What is your worship service like? Our 11:00 Sunday morning service is a traditional, liturgical service. The 8:30 service is less formal, with a more ecumenical feel. Communion is served at both services.

What is Taizé worship? A Taizé service is primarily meditative, combining music, prayers, scripture or poetry, and silence. It is a wonderful opportunity to be quiet and focus on God. For more information on the Taizé community and its origins, click here.

What's with the bread? Loaves of home-baked bread are given to visitors after the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services. You will see members of our Bread Ministry team stationed at the doors in the front and rear of the sanctuary. Please accept this gift as a reminder of the One who is "The Bread of Life."

Children

Is there a nursery? Yes nursery care is available for infants through age 2. Our nursery is a safe and secure environment, staffed by a professional child care worker. A deacon will be happy to show you to the nursery.

Are children welcome in worship? Yes! We value the presence of children in worship and may stay in the pew with their parents. In addition, children ages 3–Kindergarten are welcome to leave after the children’s sermon for a continuation of worship called the Wonder of Worship or WOW. Children return to the sanctuary in time for communion.

Can children take communion? Yes, baptized children who are being nurtured to understand the meaning of coming to the Table are welcome to participate.

Communion

How do you take communion? At the 8:30 service, people go forward. At 11:00 they are served in the pews.

What if I can’t walk forward for communion? Stay seated and a deacon will bring it to you in your pew.

Do I have to take communion? All who are baptized are welcome to the Lord’s Table, but you are welcome to not participate.

Membership

How do I become a member? Inquirer’s classes are held regularly, providing those seeking membership an opportunity to learn more about their faith and about the church. For further information about membership, contact the church office or speak to one of the pastors after morning worship.