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Frequently Asked Questions
How will I understand the proceedings of the worship service?
A church bulletin will be provided to you by the ushers to guide you through the service. Inside you will also find special announcements and ministry inserts.
Am I invited to partake in Communion?
Yes, all who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are invited to the Communion Table (served the first Sunday of each month) at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church. Normally, we take Communion by Intinction, a fancy word for saying that we take Communion by dipping bread in wine/grape juice. The congregation acts together, moving as a community towards the Table as directed by ushers. In the Reformed tradition, we believe that salvation is given to us and is not something we take; by being handed bread, the symbolism for this belief is enacted.
At WFPC, we use non-alcoholic grape juice only. Gluten free bread is also made available. You will be invited to come forward, row by row, and the bread will be placed in your hand. When given bread the server will offer words of affirmation “Christ’s body broken for you.” When given the cup the server will offer words of affirmation “The blood of Christ shed for you.” Then, you will dip the bread in the cup and eat. Suggested responses are:
You can be silent and not say anything, maybe a silent prayer or,
You can say, “Amen” or,
You can say, “Thanks be to God!” or,
You may also say whatever the Spirit leads you to say.
What if I have special needs, like a fussy baby?
There is no need to miss the service if your child gets fussy. The Narthex (lobby area as you enter the front door) has audio of the service, as well as comfortable seating if you need to leave the Sanctuary. In consideration of others, we encourage you to make use of this area. The church also keeps a first aid kit, diabetic supplies and defibrillator (AED) for the treatment of life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias.
Should I silence my cell phone?
Yes, we ask that everyone silence all mobile devices before entering the service so as to create a safe and focused worship space for everyone.
What do I wear?
No matter what your personal style is, we want you to feel comfortable at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church. If you prefer dressy, business, or casual attire, chances are there will be others dressed like you in our service.
Where do I park?
Special parking spaces are reserved for our visitors. Turn left after entering the parking lot from Capital Boulevard. Look for the green, reserved, visitor parking signs. Parking for those with limited mobility is available in three locations near all entrances.
Where do my children go?
A Nursery is provided for infants through children 3 years old in the preschool wing of the church. A volunteer from our Welcome Ministry will escort first time visitors to the appropriate room.
Children are welcome in the worship service at WFPC. If you’d like, after Children’s Time kids can move to a space JUST for them — our Children’s Corner! There will be quiet activities, kid-sized relaxing chairs, and bulletins. Ms. Amy and Ms. Katherine will help children participate in prayers during this time, guiding them to understand a bit more about how we do worship! Children will return to parents during the closing hymn.
