sunday gatherings
"I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD!'"
Psalm 122:1
We understand it can be a little unnerving to visit a church.
Let us ease your nerves
We have a wide range of people attending each Sunday. Some are investigating the claims of Jesus, others are new Christians, and still others have been following Jesus for many years. No matter where you are in life, all are welcome. It would be our privilege to have you join us at a service at Redeemer on an upcoming Sunday.
Our morning service begins at 10am each week. Here we gather to pray, sing, hear God's Word read and preached, celebrate the Lord's Supper, and observe baptism. We also have an evening service of prayer and praise on the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights at 5pm. While this gathering reflects the same priorities and elements, it takes on more of a family feel as we pray for one another, sing, and hear a short sermon from God's Word.
Our morning service begins at 10am each week. Here we gather to pray, sing, hear God's Word read and preached, celebrate the Lord's Supper, and observe baptism. We also have an evening service of prayer and praise on the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights at 5pm. While this gathering reflects the same priorities and elements, it takes on more of a family feel as we pray for one another, sing, and hear a short sermon from God's Word.
What to expect in a worship service
Reading Scripture
Believing that the Bible is truly God’s Word, we read it together as a church and consider its implications for us. We read the Bible to call us to worship, to direct us to confess sin, to hear the assurance of pardon through the work of Christ, to study a passage in detail during the sermon, and then as a final word of benediction.
Singing
Through our music we aim to do two things: worship God and lead people to do the same. We play and sing music that is true, good, and aesthetically beautiful with the goal of teaching the truth of Scripture and worship God. We sing modern worship songs and classic hymns, and are typically led with piano or acoustic guitar.
Praying
In the Bible prayer is done both alone and in community. As we gather we are praying together in the adoration of who God is and confessing sin in as we respond to what God requires. Each service one of the pastors prays for our church to faithfully reflect God’s design for us. At this time it’s also our joy to pray for other churches in greater Boston who are aiming to follow God’s Word.
Preaching
Each week a pastor delivers a sermon on a section of Scripture. We practice expository preaching, which means that the shape and emphasis of the sermon reflects the particular passage we are studying. The sermons range between 35–45 minutes and provide historical background, a central proposition, and practical application for Christians and non-Christians. Believing that all of Scripture points to Jesus, every sermon endeavors to show the worth and work of Christ by focusing on a particular facet of the gospel.
But wait, there's more.
A couple other Sunday highlights
Sunday School, Equipping Classes, & Childcare
At 9am we offer 45-minute Sunday School classes for kids through junior high, and an Equipping Class for senior high students and adults . Childcare through age 4 is available during both Sunday School and the Worship Service.
Coffee & Fellowship
All are welcome to a time of fellowship, coffee, and light refreshments after the service each Sunday. This is a great opportunity to get to know one another. We occasionally throughout the year have full potluck meals.