The Church at Worship |
We invite you to worship with us at historic Mulberry Street UMC!
Mulberry Street UMC has a rich worship life that inspires one to become “lost in wonder, love and praise ” (“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” -Charles Wesley) Worship is truly at the heart of this congregation’s spiritual life and ministries.
Sunday Worship Services
9:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel
The 9:00 worship service is held in the Stevens-Taylor Memorial Chapel which seats approximately 100 people. The entrance to the chapel is located on the First Street side of the building. A nursery is provided.
This is a 45 minute services that includes liturgy, prayers and sermon as well as a musical offering by a soloist or small ensemble. Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month.
11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
The 11:00 worship service is a reverent yet vibrant service that is centered on the word and worship of God and follows the recommended order of worship for United Methodists as found in our hymnal (page 2). It is held in a sanctuary noted for its exquisite stained glass windows and beautiful oak woodwork.
The Ainsworth Choir provides vocal leadership for this service. Other choirs, ensembles, and instrumentalists offer their musical gifts at various times throughout the year. Hymns, anthems, and other songs are accompanied by the sound of Mulberry’s magnificent pipe organ or grand piano.
Children are invited to share and participate fully, with the service including a message for children. K4-K5 children leave the service following the children’s time for their own special Children’s Church. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers.
Holy Communion is shared on the first Sunday of each month.
This service is broadcast weekly over radio station AM 940.
Please see the Weekly Bulletin for information on this week's services.
Special Services
Mulberry has many beautiful services of worship that enhance the liturgical seasons of the Christian year.
Our Christmas Eve services are some of the most treasured times of worship in our church:
2:00 PM Christmas Eve in the Chapel
A 45 minute service with carol singing, a short homily and Holy Communion for those worshipers who desire a service earlier in the day.
4:00 PM Christmas Eve for Children & Families
This is fast becoming a very popular service for families with small children. Children take an active role in the leadership of the worship service by serving as liturgists, vocalists, or by participating in the Children’s Nativity.
5:30 PM There’s A Song in the Air
Seasonal music offered by various vocalists and instrumentalists for those who are gathering for the Candlelight Service.
6:00 PM Traditional Candlelight Communion Service
A reverent, peaceful service with carols, a short homily and the sharing of Holy Communion. The service ends with the traditional candle lighting and the singing of “Silent Night.”
The Lenten season culminates in our special services of worship during Holy Week. These noon day 30 minute services are held daily from Monday through Friday and feature a guest minister for the week.
Other Special Services Include:
World Communion
All Saints Service
Confirmation
Baby Dedication