If we are singing a hymn that is not in the hymnal, the words and music will be in the bulletin. The bulletin also contains announcements of events and messages of concern to the congregation. At the beginning of worship, we usually spend a minute or so greeting our neighbors in the pews and extending the hand of Christian fellowship. Be as anonymous or as outgoing as you like, but this is a good chance to let someone in the church know you are visiting if you wish. We do not single out visitors or otherwise embarrass them.
Some people first come to our church because of difficult personal circumstances.
Like most churches, we take up a collection. Offering plates are brought to each pew by the ushers, passed from the center aisle along each pew, then back to the usher in the center aisle. Visitors are not obliged to contribute, and you will not feel conspicuous if you don't. There will be quite a number of people who put nothing in the plate, because many of our members send their contributions by mail. Of course you are welcome to make a contribution if you would like to.