
At Cranford, there is a blend of fresh and traditional approaches. We are a diverse family of all ages and walks of life who worship God as
revealed in Jesus Christ, and who work to support each other in our Christian walk We
are a vital and loving group of people genuinely seeking to grow in Christ and to be transformed by our faith.
The focus of our church week is on the worship of
God, helping the congregation to worship and worshiping through the Word and music. We take great care to see that worship
is done in a manner that speaks to and includes as many people as possible.
Every service includes a reading from the Bible, with interpretation (preaching and teaching) directly from the
text of the day. We strive for language that communicates and includes as we explore the age-old truths of the Church and
their application to our lives.
The service
includes laity led liturgy, with sermon and choir, and is attended by persons of all ages. After the service, there are opportunities
for fellowship, as well as for meeting and talking with our pastor and laity.
is open to members and non-members alike, and is celebrated
the first weekend of each month. Sunday services are warm and liturgical. The music is familiar, moving and uplifting. We
believe that the worship of God is the primary event in the life of the Church, and its family of believers.
Presented
each Sunday morning during the worship service, all children are offered the opportunity to come forward to hear a new message
of God's love for them.
Led by Gayle Lennon and accompanied by Pious Honny on piano and keyboards, the
Cranford Choir and children's choirs present music of praise and thanksgiving in honor of our Lord. The congregation hymns
come from both the United Methodist Hymnal and the Faith We Sing allowing us a good cross section of traditional and contemporary
music. .