Worship

United Methodist Church of Livonia is a faith family, formed from diverse backgrounds, bound together with a common desire to follow Jesus Christ.  When you worship with us, you will experience lots of singing, unison prayers, reading the Word, and a message.  We hope you come with your whole family and share in how God is moving in all of our lives.

 

Worship Services

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Worship Pre-COVID

In-person Worship, Sunday Morning at 9AM

UMCL is following the safety mandates of NYS for social distancing and other CDC practices currently required.  Your health and safety is very important to us. There is ample distance between persons/family groups.

Live-stream Broadcast, Sunday Morning at 9AM

The worship service is broadcast live on our Facebook page, as well as recorded and can be watched later with a link in the Home page sidebar and Last Sunday’s Service.

Radio Broadcast, Sunday Morning 8 – 8:30AM

The audio of each service is also recorded and can be listened to (delayed one week) on WYSL 1040, Sunday morning 8 – 8:30AM.

 

About our Worship Service

Worship at UMCL includes both traditional church music as well as contemporary worship music.  Scripture, corporate readings, and a message from Pastor Hoyt focus our attention on worshiping the Lord and preparing us for the week ahead. Although we are a singing congregation, singing is not allowed by the congregation at this time, but the praise band and special music provide worship in song. We gather to praise God. All are welcome and invited to join with us in worshiping God.

  • Traditional Music –  includes hymns and choruses accompanied by either the century old pipe organ or piano.  Our pipe organ has been used continuously for over 100 years and was rebuilt by Parsons Pipe Organ Builders, Bristol, NY when it was moved to our new building in 2008.   Other music includes special music solos or duets.  Occasionally the pastor ministers with his guitar and a song.  See photos
  • Contemporary Music – is led by the praise team. The message is the same as the traditional music, but the “feel” is not. The praise team leads in a blend of contemporary, gospel and some traditional music with guitar, keyboard, drum and other instruments.  See photos

 

 

communion tableCommunion

Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month.  UMCL practices an “open table,” meaning that all are welcome to come to Christ’s table and share in communion.  You do not need to be a member of our church, or any church to take communion.  All that is required is that you wish to grow in your love and knowledge of Christ.  It is the risen and present Christ that calls you to the table, not a church or a pastor.

COVID Protocol: The communion elements (passed out as you enter the service by a volunteer wearing gloves) are in a self contained sanitary package that includes both the wafer and the juice.  At the appropriate time during the service, you will be directed to open the package.  For those worshiping with us online, the communion elements can be picked up at the church on Thursday or Friday.