Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church

What are services like?
9:00 a.m. WORSHIP Our 9 a.m. Dayspring worship is a family-friendly, less formal service. The welcoming time includes singing a variety of praise music and a congregational greeting time. Following the Scripture reading, the children are invited to come forward for “The Children’s Time” when a story or short activity reinforces the Scripture or theme. The children then have an opportunity to go to the nursery, to sing in age-appropriate children’s choirs, or return to sit with their parents. The sermon is preached from the floor and prayers are led by a lay liturgist. The Dayspring choir sings a variety of music including contemporary, gospel, and traditional, and includes small, ensemble pieces. Congregational members are encouraged to sing solo pieces, when appropriate. 11:15 a.m. WORSHIP Metropolitan’s worship service at 11:15 a.m. is in a formal, traditional style. We gather and center for worship with an organ prelude, and begin worship with congregational singing and the procession of choir and clergy. We recall God’s promises with responsive readings and Scripture. Lay members service as readers and liturgists. The sermon is preached from the pulpit and the Chancel Choir sings a variety of music including a cappella anthems and masterworks. Infant and toddler care is available for the children of families attending the service. 5 p.m. WORSHIP Our 5 p.m. Crossroads worship service is a casual, music-driven service featuring a full band, multimedia, and weekly communion. Worship elements include singing, praying, silence, scripture, sermon, and a time of reflecting using various prayer stations. The prayer stations provide opportunities for reflection through writing, praying, and other creative art forms. Our music is diverse and includes popular music, contemporary, gospel, traditional hymns, and music from around the world. The Crossroads service is held at the St. Luke's Mission Center.