Worship at GPMC

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church uses the Reformed principles of worship for organizing its worship life. Basic to these principles is that worship stands at the heart of our communal life and that it is the most important thing we do together as a community of faith. For more about Reformed worship and how we organize our worship, please Click Here

Atmosphere: Our worship services are family friendly, intergenerational gatherings where we have children's sermons, worship kits, and children's bulletins to help our youngest worshipers. Children 2nd grade and younger are invited to a special program entitled "Young Children and Worship" after the children's sermon. There is no dress code for worship at GPMC; come as you are and know that we give thanks for your presence in worship. Sometimes pets are even known to grace our services

Schedule of Services: From the second Sunday in September until the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend, worship services at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church are usually at 9:00am and 11:00am, with Christian education for all ages at 10:10. From the Sunday after Memorial Day to the first Sunday in September, our worship schedule switches to an outdoor, lakeside service at 8:30am and indoor service at 10:00am.

There are exceptions to this schedule. There will be only one service at 10:00am. on May 30, September 12, November 28, and December 26. 

• Ash Wednesday (February 17) at 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Maundy Thursday (April 1) at 7:30 p.m.
• Good Friday (April 2) at 12:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Easter Sunday (April 4) at 6:45, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
  
  

                           For more about our Lenten worship services, click here.

Accessibility: We also have wheelchairs, walkers, canes, ample handicap parking, and special greeters for those who need extra help in entering the building.

Childcare: We welcome children of all ages in worship. For those families who need assistance with younger children, we offer crib and toddler child care under the supervision of paid professionals and volunteers every Sunday, from 8:45am to 12:15pm.

Baptism: Baptisms at GPMC are a joyous occasion to welcome our newest members, whether they are babies or adults. As such, it is a standard practice that we baptize only children of members or adults seeking to become members.

Communion: We serve communion monthly, on the first Sunday of the month. At GPMC, all those who trust in Jesus Christ are welcome to take communion. In order to insure that as many people as feel called can take communion, we offer gluten-free bread and grape juice as part of our communion elements.

Sunday Celebrations: Every Sunday is a celebration of God's love for us, but some Sundays stand out in the life of our church. For a PDF listing of our special Sunday Celebrations, please Click Here