Today we visited a "Presbyterian Church in America" church.
My first time every in a Presbyterian church. I've looked at the theology and the basic "what we believe" statements and they line up for me.
I don't know much about the day to day workings of this denomination, but I liked the church:
- they used hymnals
- they sang "doxology"
- they celebrate the Lord's Supper every week
- they have a choir
- they use music (not just words - real music. This is important because I'm a low alto, but I sight read; I can't use my "ear" to find the notes)
They start at 9:30 (why do so many Reformed churches start at the :30's?), which works for me, but the kids are used to sleeping late (my son often works until 11:00 at night) - but it works.
We'll go back next week.
Kim from Hiraeth
Hi again!
I am a member of a PCA church! Sounds like you will fit right in!
(Our service starts at 10:30--I have no idea why we start on the "30.")
Ellen
Glad you stopped by again - I think I'll fit in, too. The pastor's wife works with me so I'll even know somebody there...also, I think I recognized a family that used to go to our "old" church several years ago. That would be neat.
Gina
Even though my church is PCUSA (and you know all about their flaws), I think that the style of the service is very similar to PCA. I really enjoy the way we worship.
Ellen
I'm thinking that I'll like this church...it will be interesting working with the pastor's wife.