Worship

Easter Services at 9am and 11am. More info below.

In-Person Worship in the Sanctuary

Worship with us in-person each week in the sanctuary at 10 AM.

 

*PLEASE NOTE: Easter Services will be held at 9am and 11 am.

 

In between services, there will be an Easter Egg hunt on the front lawn for the children.

 


*NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE BEGINNING APRIL 16

 

Beginning April 16, we will return to two Sunday morning worship services:

 

9:00-9:50 informal service

10:00-10:50 education for all ages

11:05-12:00 traditional service

 

As always, coffee will be available in the Atrium throughout the morning!

 

The informal service, called “The Circle,” will be held in the Sanctuary, and will feature special musical offerings, primarily acoustic. The same sermon (perhaps with some variation) will be delivered in both services. We are working on creative ways to make this service both interactive and intergenerational.

 

If you are interested in finding out more, or being on the planning team for this new service, please speak to Rachel, Jordan, Maddie or Emily, and we’ll get you plugged in!

 


Here are updated expectations for  in-person worship:

  • Mask wearing is optional – you are welcome to wear a mask if you choose. Note that people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Parents may make masking decisions for their own children.
  • The nursery will be open for children birth-5 during worship and the education hour. While our nursery staff workers have been vaccinated, both staff and volunteers will be encouraged to remain masked indoors.
  • If you are feeling ill, please stay home.

 


Please remember that we provide a livestreamed service via Facebook and YouTube  on Sunday mornings. If you feel safer participating that way, you are invited to continue to be a part of life together virtually. See below for details.

Our Worship Service is Livestreamed Every Sunday on Facebook and YouTube.

 

We welcome you to join us every Sunday at https://www.facebook.com/NewProvPres/ for a worship service beginning at 10 am. Even if you are not a Facebook user, you can watch the service – or join on YouTube!

 

 

 

Click here to go to our Facebook page. Follow us to make sure you don’t miss anything!

Services Also Available on YouTube

 

If you want to re-watch or watch later, services are also available on our New Prov Pres YouTube Channel.

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Online Worship

March 26, 2023

“Contagious Joy”
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

If you are unable to attend in person, join us at 10 am on Facebook for this week’s livestream.
Or you can watch the service later. Either way, we look forward to seeing you!

March 19, 2023

“The Real Miracle”
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

If you are unable to attend in person, join us at 10 am on Facebook for this week’s livestream.
Or you can watch the service later. Either way, we look forward to seeing you!

Go to our  Facebook page or our YouTube channel for the replay of previous services.

Sermon Podcasts

 

Audio recordings of past sermons are all available via podcast, and can be found at https://newprovidencepres.org/feed/podcast.

Looking for Worship at Home with children?

 

Click here to go to the CHILDREN’S MINISTRY  page.

Traditional Worship Service

The traditional affords us the opportunity to be led in musical worship by the Chancel Choir and our wonderful organ. The message, brought by our insightful professional staff, is the same in both services.

 

Currently, we’re offering one in-person service each Sunday at 10 am which has elements of our traditional and contemporary services.

FirstLight Worship Service

(On hold due to COVID-19)

What to Expect – In Person Worship

Visiting a new church can be intimidating – what to wear, where to go, what about the kids?  Here are some frequently asked questions:

 

When are services?

Our worship service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.  This service is led by the Chancel Choir and the organ. Services typically last 60 minutes.

 

What should I wear? 

We are so happy you decided to join us and we want you to feel comfortable. We want you to be more focused on the service than what you’re wearing. In the summertime, it’s not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their “Sunday best,” and that’s fine too! We think you’ll fit in no matter how you dress.

 

How do I get to New Prov? 

Click here for map and directions to New Providence Presbyterian Church.

 

Where do my children go? 

During both services of worship, children of all ages are invited to the chancel steps for “Children’s Time.” Children up to four years of age may go downstairs following Children’s Time; children kindergarten age and older are invited to remain in the Sanctuary. Activity packets are available in the Narthex for elementary age children.  There are beepers available so Nursery workers can communicate with you during the worship service.  Of course, children are also welcome to remain in the worship service with you.

 

What if my children become restless during worship?

Please feel comfortable to exit the sanctuary at any time.  Outside the Sanctuary is our Atrium with comfortable chairs and access to a water fountain and restrooms.

What About the Kids?

Our goal is to provide a safe, creative, nurturing environment where children can experience God’s love and grow in their faith. At the beginning our our worship services, children sit with their family and friends. During the service, children of all ages are invited to the chancel steps for ‘Children’s Time.’ Children up to four years of age may go downstairs following Children’s Time; children kindergarten age and older are invited to remain in the Sanctuary. Activity packets are available in the Narthex for elementary age children.

 

During the educational hour (11am), age-appropriate lessons and activities for children ages birth through 12th grade combine Bible study, art, music, drama, service, and recreation. Childcare is available for the Sunday school hour for newborn through age 5 in the Preschool classrooms.

 

Pagers are available should children need their parents.

 

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