Worship at Niantic Community Church

Worship each Sunday at NCC is a joyous celebration of God's love. We believe in sharing God's love through singing, praying, and hearing the Good News of the Gospel. We include time to share news of ministries in the church community (casually known as "announcements"), and our prayers focus on concerns and joys of the congregation.

Because worship is a celebration for the entire family, the "Thought for Young Minds" is an important element of the worship service, when younger children gather sit the pastor to hear a story just for them. Lay participation, a variety of styles of vocal and instrumental music, and occasional special performances compliment the Celebration of Worship.

Child care for infants through Kindergarten is provided during worship by volunteers from the congregation.

The Sacrament of Communion is served on the first Sunday of every month, and all are invited to participate.

Worship Schedule

Sundays from September to June

• 9:00 a.m.    Family Service with Nursery care available, and Church School for children up to 5th grade
• 10:15 a.m.   "Between Hour Cafe" and Church School for adults
• 11:15 a.m.    Family Service with Nursery care available, and a "Divine Activity Time" for children up to 5th grade

Summer Sundays (from mid June through Labor Day)

• Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m.
• "One Room School House" for children up to 4th grade, beginning after the "Thought for Young Minds" in worship
• Fellowship Hour at ~10:30 am
• Discussion Group at ~10:45 am

Other services are offered during Christmas, Lent, and on special occasions. Choirs for all ages as well as three hand bell choirs enrich our worship.

Scripture Readings

Our church generally follows a three-year cycle of scripture readings (or "Lectionary") on Sunday mornings. We encourage you to read the passages ahead of time, for your own reflection. Many worshippers find this practice helps them to enrich their experience.