- Sunday worship begins at 10:30 am. Anyone can join it. If you are visiting the church for the first time, please let the receptionist know at the reception on the 2nd floor.
- We would appreciate it if you could fill out a “new visitor card” at the reception (filling is free).
- If you don’t have a Bible, a hymn, or a reading Psalm, you can borrow one at the reception.
- Please pick up a “Program(Shuho)” at the reception. Worship services are carried out according to the program.
- Donation is an act of participating in worship and giving thanks for God’s grace. At the reception, you will be given a “worship donation bag”. Donations are free, and if you don’t have any, please give the donation bag as it is to the person in charge of worship donations.
- Holy Communion is held on the first Sunday of each month as well as in some special services such as Christmas and Easter. This is a sacrament to share the bread and grape juice, which are a sign of the grace of Christ’s cross and resurrection. If you have not yet been baptized, please do not take it and participate through the words spoken while seated.
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General Flow of Worship
- Sing hymns.
- Psalms Reading
Psalms is a collection of poems that praise God contained in the Old Testament. The officiant and everyone present take turns reading. - Scripture Readings
The scriptures of the day are read aloud. - A prayer
The preacher prays. Attendees put their hands together, close their eyes, and join in prayer. At the end of the prayer, say “Amen” in unison. It is a word in Hebrew that means “truly” and “so be it.” - A sermon
The pastor conveys God’s will shown in the Bible. - Donation
As a sign of gratitude for being able to participate in the service, we offer it with a prayer. The amount is free and not compulsory. If you are not ready, please return the bag as it is. - A benediction
The pastor prays a benediction for the attendees.
Visitor Guide (Q&A)
Q: Do I need to make a reservation? Can I attend worship services even if I am not a believer?
No reservation required. Anyone can join.
Q: Can I go with small children?
There is a soundproof room with playground equipment on the 3rd floor of the chapel. Even those with infants can participate in worship with peace of mind.
Q: Do you support barrier-free?
The entrance and prayer room are on the 2nd floor. If you are in a wheelchair or have physical disabilities, please use the elevator on the left after entering from the entrance next to the parking spacelot on the 1st floor.
Q: Do you have clothes and necessary belongings?
You can wear your usual outing clothes. If you don’t have a hymnbook, reading psalms, or a Bible, we will lend you one at the reception, so please come empty-handed.
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