A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA CONGREGATION
Worship
Worship is at 10:00 am every Sunday in the Sanctuary which is on the second level
Faith Enrichment is at 9:00am, before worship
Faith Enrichment opportunities vary. Some weeks, Pastor Rich leads a themed Bible study. Other weeks we might have a guest speaker from one of our mission partners. Whatever the topic, everyone is invited to participate, learn, visit, and have a cup of coffee as we grow in our faith together. No preregistration required, just show up. Faith Enrichment is held in Heritage Hall, room #216.
Communion is served the first Sunday of each month
All who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are invited to partake of communion. We pass juice and bread in community. Parents and grandparents can determine when their children are ready to accept communion. Periodically, we offer Extended Communion to congregants who are unable to join in person.
Summer Worship by the Lake
During the summer months, we celebrate worship outside, overlooking Orchard Lake. We are blessed to have this beautiful setting where prayers are enhanced by the song of birds and the whisper of morning breezes. If the weather is unfavorable, worship will be held in the Sanctuary. Check the weekly e-blast or church calendar for specific dates of summer worship.
What to Expect
Parking and more
Our main parking lot is easily accessible from Commerce Road, on the east side of the building. You can pull up to the front entrance to drop off anyone who might need assistance by our Sunday greeters.
The Sanctuary is on level 2 via the stairs or elevator.
At the top of the stairs, you'll see a coat room and coffee bar. Feel free to grab a cup before or after the service. You may also notice many people use nametags to help us know one another, but that's totally up to you. An usher will offer you a printed bulletin at the door to the Sanctuary. Sit anywhere you like; though some old-timers have their favorite pews, we don't have assigned seats.
What should I wear?
As a multi-generational congregation, OLCCP members wear everything from leisure-wear to business wear. A first-time visitor may feel most comfortable in "nice casual", but jeans and t-shirts fit right in as well. Most people hang their coats up before taking a seat in the Sanctuary.
Order of worship
Our worship service at OLCCP is fairly traditional reformed liturgy that combines group and personal prayer, scripture readings, music and group singing, and a message from the presiding pastor. The service starts with a few minutes of greetings and you'll be able to sign the welcome pad in the pew if you wish to share your contact information. We follow along with a printed bulletin (which doubles as a weekly newsletter) and words projected on a large screen at the front of the sanctuary. Hymnals and bibles are available in the pews, as well.
Most Sundays include a "Children's Moment" for the youngsters before they head downstairs to Sunday School. Our music is presented live, often with the accompaniment of the Chancel Choir or Chapel handbells. A typical worship service lasts about an hour. Our service is also live-streamed via Youtube for those unable to attend in person.
Our summer lakeside worship service follows basically the same pattern.
We stand when others stand, sit when others sit, sing even if we are tone-deaf, pray when invited, and open our hearts to the love of Christ. We welcome you to join us in celebrating God's many blessings.
Kids and grandkids
Jesus reminded the disciples to "Let the little children come to me" so too, at OLCCP, we encourage families to bring their children and grandchildren to church. All children begin worship in the Sanctuary with their families. A few minutes into the service, the young kids (age 3-12) will be invited up front for a Children's Moment with our Director of Children and Youth. All kids are welcome, though some may prefer to watch from their seat. After the Children's Moment, children are escorted downstairs to Sunday School for the remainder of the service. As a new visitor, your child may feel more comfortable staying in the Sanctuary, or you may join your child in their classroom.
During Sunday School, the children learn about Jesus, the bible, and how to grow their faith in an age-appropriate setting, led by trained and vetted teachers. At the end of the service, parents are encouraged to pick up their kids promptly.
We have a nursery downstairs where babies and toddlers can be free to play. You can also watch the service from just outside the Sanctuary in our Lakeview area if your kids are getting squirmy.
Older children (grades 6-12) typically stay in the Sanctuary for the worship service. The Youth Group (GLU: God Loves U) meets during the week. Check the latest Youth News for specific dates and locations.
After the service
Most people stick around after the service to visit and have a cup of coffee overlooking beautiful Orchard Lake. The pastor is available to chat if you'd like to say hello. Usually, there are sign up sheets and announcements about upcoming activities in the life of the church scattered around the Lakeview area. If you'd like a tour of the facility, just ask. Anyone would be happy to show you around, or find someone who can. We hope you feel a spirit of love and welcome whether this is your first visit or you've worshiped at OLCCP your whole life.
Chancel Flowers
Whether we are worshipping in the sanctuary, outdoors, or even by video, chancel flowers help beautify our worship setting. Flowers can be donated for any week, in honor or memory of a loved one or some other special remembrance. After worship, donors can take the flowers home, or offer them to the Deacons who will deliver them to a church member in need of a little extra love.
Payment can be made through the church website HERE. Click the "Give Online" button.
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Who We Are
At OLCCP, we strive to be a place where you can grow in your faith, feel Christ's unwavering love, and connect to a multi-generational community that walks together through life's joys and challenges.
Founded originally in 1874 to serve the faithful around Orchard Lake, we are humbled to have served Christ in this community for over 150 years. Orchard Lake Community Church is a member of Presbyterian Church USA denomination, hence the "P" at the end of our nickname and website, olccp.com.