This break is followed by a sermon of thirty five minutes or so in length. Our pattern is to preach through a book of the Bible between September and May, and have special topical series in the summer. After the sermon there is another break, and we rearrange chairs for a time of sharing and prayer which we call the Open Time, which ends at about noon. During the Open Time the younger children may participate with everyone else, or, weather permitting, may go on a supervised walk or have some other kind of activity. After the Open Time we set up for a meal.
Most people stay for the meal, which provides a good opportunity to get to know one another better.
You might think that a two hour worship service sounds long. The whole atmosphere is relaxed and somewhat leisurely, and time passes quickly. In terms of dress our gatherings are informal and relaxed. The women too wear dresses, skirts, jeans, or shorts. We want you to dress in whatever way is most comfortable for you.