The psalm may be read, chanted or sung, in unison or responsively. The lector may announce the format, or it will be indicated in your bulletin. This is typically from one of the Epistles. The people stand. The gospel is read.
People listen attentively, standing.
The preacher will offer a brief prayer, and then invite the people to be seated for the sermon. Following the sermon, there will be an opportunity for reflective silence. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.