While many elements of the worship service in Antrim have remained the same since its founding in 1788, the church continues to evolve, adopting innovative worship, music and education elements over the years. A typical Sunday worship includes a call to worship, a prayer of confession and assurance of pardon, exchange of the peace of Christ, a responsive Bible reading, a children's message, two Scripture readings, sermon, pastoral prayer, offering of gifts, and a benediction. There are usually three hymns and at least one song by the choir or soloist. Bread and grape juice are used to represent the body and blood of Jesus Christ, shed for our sins. Prayers, Creeds and Confessions Presbyterians use many prayers and statements of faith common to both the Protestant and Catholic churches including the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed.
Congregational confessions vary weekly and are read in unison.
We use the New Revised Standard Bible as our primary text. Music We have a long tradition of fine and varied music throughout the year, led by music director Julia Dunton. Sept.- May, a youth choir four times each year, and there is special music during the summer and Christian holidays. Our music is mostly traditional hymns with a sprinkling of contemporary Christian songs. We use a hymnbook entitled Worship His Majesty, which reflects this mix of old and new.