The Gayton Kirk - Church Different in Henrico, Virginia
Presbyterian Church USA - Church Different in Henrico VA
You are welcome here.
Our worship style is casual, respectful, and creative.
We are Musicians, Teachers, IT People, Lawyers, Administrative Assistants, Students, Engineers, Nurses, Self-Employed, Actors, Managers, Retired, Dancers… we are your neighbors.
Our name “kirk” means church in Scottish and has prompted us to study and embrace Celtic Spirituality. We celebrate The Lord’s Supper every Sunday at every service. We study Scripture so that as we follow Jesus Christ we might become more like him. We baptize infants and adults, knowing that it is not by anything that we do, but by God’s grace that we are called children of God.
Embracing the example of Jesus, our welcome knows no boundaries, and is extended to ALL people.
Worship at the Kirk
Celtic Worship Service – a 40-minute service with The Lord’s Supper, special Celtic arrangements of music, and a guided discussion about the Scripture. 8:30am Sundays
Outdoor Worship (weather permitting) begins Easter Sunday and ends in November. Takes place in the outdoor sanctuary, flute music, reading of Scripture, quiet reflection, and holy communion. 9:45am Sundays
11am Sunday Worship – join us for a service that celebrates the liturgy, prayers, hymns, Holy Communion, and practices that are a part of the Reformed tradition. 11am Sundays
Jazz Vespers – an innovative worship experience of jazz music, conversation, and Holy Communion. This service encourages worshipers to explore their questions about God. 5pm Sundays
Taize Worship – Taizé centers on singing, prayer, readings from the Bible, and periods of silence. It is candle-lit and contemplative, a quiet space for reflection. 7pm Wednesdays
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🐶🐰🐱At Home Blessing of the Animals🐢🦜🐎![]()
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The animals in our lives, whether pets or those we see in our neighborhoods, remind us that God’s creation is big and beautiful. We can ask God’s blessing on our pets or animals at any time, but the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) is a special opportunity to do so.![]()
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Post pictures of your special animals in the comments below, so we can share in this special day together. ![]()
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To participate in a "blessing of the animals" at home, you can say the words of blessing provided below.![]()
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Begin with a prayer of thanksgiving for the animals who have been in your life.![]()
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(You may choose to lay your hands upon or near your animal, depending on the animal’s comfort.)![]()
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Words of blessing:![]()
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"[Pet's Name], we give thanks for your life and for your companionship in our life.![]()
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We ask the God who created you to bless you.![]()
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May we continue to enjoy life together in God's beautiful world."![]()
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(adapted from buildfaith.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Feast-of-St.-Francis-At-Home-002.pdf )![]()
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Please drop donations off directly at Welborne Community Food Pantry to help our neighbors.
We are excited to announce our list of authors for the 2nd Annual Kirk Children's Book Festival!![]()
The event will be held Saturday, February 3, 20204 from 10am - 12pm at The Gayton Kirk in Henrico, VA.![]()
The event is free to attend and open to the public! Authors will have books available for purchase and signing.![]()
We will be collecting new and gently used books for kids to benefit RVA Reads.![]()
Henrico County Public Library and Joy the Clown will be our special guests. We are pleased to welcome Book People Richmond as a sponsor.![]()
In the coming months, we will share more details about our authors and and the event at Kirk Children's Book Festival. Please like and follow that page for the latest information.![]()
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