Shabbat Services
We hold Shabbat services weekly at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to join us either in person or via our livestream.
Traditional roots, living worship
Our worship follows the traditional structure of the Shabbat morning service with a fusion of traditional Jewish prayer, contemporary Jewish melodies, and modern Messianic Jewish songs. Shabbat worship is facilitated by our rabbi, prayer leaders, and a musical ensemble.
Prayers are projected in Hebrew, English, and transliteration, so you can follow along and take part whether or not you read Hebrew.
What a Shabbat morning holds
Shacharit & Torah service
The traditional structure of the Shabbat morning service, with the Torah brought from the ark and carried through the congregation.
Scripture readings
The weekly Torah portion, a reading from the Haftarah (the Prophets), and a reading from the Apostolic Writings.
Children's teaching
A short teaching for the children before they head to Jr. Shabbat.
The drash
A weekly teaching that opens the Torah portion and traces it through the whole of Scripture.
Mourner's Kaddish
We recite the Mourner's Kaddish together, honoring those we have lost.
Oneg
A light oneg—food and fellowship—follows the service. Stay and get to know us.
Words you'll hear on Shabbat
- Shabbat
- The Sabbath—Friday sundown to Saturday nightfall, a day set apart for rest and worship.
- Kippah
- A head covering (plural kippot), worn as a reminder that G-d is above us. Available in the foyer.
- Tallit
- A prayer shawl with fringes (tzitzit) at the corners, worn by many during morning prayer.
- Siddur
- The prayer book. Ours is projected, so you can follow without one.
- Shacharit
- The morning service.
- Shema
- "Hear, O Israel"—the central declaration of faith, from Deuteronomy 6.
- Amidah
- The standing prayer, prayed quietly and then aloud together.
- Torah
- The first five books of the Bible (Genesis through Deuteronomy), read from a handwritten scroll.
- Parashah
- The weekly Torah portion. The whole Torah is read through each year.
- Haftarah
- The reading from the Prophets that accompanies each week's parashah.
- Bimah
- The raised platform at the front of the sanctuary, and the table where the Torah is read.
- Aliyah
- Being called up to the bimah for a Torah reading; literally "going up."
- Drash
- The teaching, or sermon, drawn from the week's parashah.
- Kaddish
- A prayer exalting G-d's name. The Mourner's Kaddish is recited for those we have lost.
- Kiddush
- The blessing over wine that sanctifies Shabbat, said before the meal.
- Challah
- Braided bread enjoyed on Shabbat, blessed and shared at oneg.
- Oneg
- "Delight"—the refreshments and fellowship after the service.
- Yeshua
- Jesus, in Hebrew. We believe He is Israel's Messiah.
Your first Shabbat with us
No prior experience with Jewish liturgy is needed—greeters will help you find your way, and the whole service is designed to be followed. If you can't be with us in person, the service is livestreamed each week.