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Worship

Liturgy is the work of the people.

Service times and styles

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For online worship opportunities, click here.

In-Person (and Live-streamed) Worship
10 AM, Sundays
We have begun holding indoor worship services, and the worship band returned in August. Praise God for the progress in combating the pandemic! If you wish to attend, please follow the public-health guidelines by wearing a facemask. There will also be a live stream of the service on Facebook for those worshipping from home.

To view recent services,
visit our YouTube page. The home page links to the most recently posted sermons. Click the Videos tab for the full archive.

Children are always welcome in worship!

What to expect

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  • Atmosphere:  We are a community of faith energized by what God is doing in the world.  
  • Dress:  Those who come to worship dress in anything from their soccer or softball uniforms to business casual.
  • Communion:  We celebrate Holy Communion each week.  If you believe Christ is present in the bread and wine, please come to Christ's table.  If you would prefer to come forward for a blessing simply cross your arms over your chest at the first station.  
  • Flow of Worship:  Our worship service has music throughout, beginning by welcoming God into the space.  We move into confession and forgiveness.  We hear and meditate on God's word, then  we confess our faith together and pray.  Reconciled to God and one another, we come to Christ's table for Communion.  We are sent into the world refreshed in Christ's love.  

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Weekly Text Study

We generally follow what is known as the Revised Common Lectionary.  This is a three year rotation of texts that regularly include: Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament and Gospel readings.  You can find out more about this sequence here.
If you would like theological perspectives on the readings here are a couple of sites that pastors sometimes use for sermon preparation:  
Textweek
​Working preacher

Worship Leadership

There are many different ways for people to be involved on a Sunday morning from those who greet at the door to being an assisting minister.  We are always looking for those who feel called to minister in this way as their gifts allow.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Sunday Services

10 AM
Worship in person or watch the live stream on Facebook

Address

1808 Miller Road
​Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Contact Us

officemanagerlw@sbcglobal.net
​815-455-2424
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Living Waters Live!
    • Faith >
      • Journey of Discernment
      • Prayer resources
      • Reading
      • Faithful daily living
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • People to know >
      • Council and Team Leaders
      • Pastor and Staff
  • Worship
  • Our Community
    • Children
    • Youth 7-12 Grade >
      • High School 2018 Events
      • Confirmation
    • Adult Connections >
      • Adult Education
      • Women's Retreat
    • Family Ministry
    • Jazz Night
  • Service
    • Food Pantries
    • Growing Hope Globally
    • Easter Egg Hunt
    • God's Work. Our Hand's. ELCA Day of Service
    • Crop Walk
    • Tricks and Treats
    • Feed My Starving Children
    • Bread for the World
    • White Envelopes
  • Calendar