Wheadon's liturgies are written and coordinated by members and friends in the Wheadon community.

Wheadon makes every conscious effort to eliminate sexist terminology and to use inclusive language. It is our strong conviction that language shapes thought and action as well as the other way around. References to God or humanity in exclusively masculine terms belies the fullness of creation and God's identity. Whatever the accidents of scriptural transcription, language, or cultural tradition and history, we believe Biblical faithfulness requires the use of inclusive language.

Lay participation, Biblical focus, and an atmosphere for spontaneity, warmth and creativity are also vital to Wheadon's celebration in worship. The arrangement of our sanctuary is circular, affirming our equality of ministry and connectedness in celebrating God's word. We are a community surrounding the table of Jesus.

Each week the worship celebration begins in the sanctuary with a time of centering which allows us to prepare for and focus on the worship experience. Because each service tries to address current faith issues, the liturgical order may vary. The pastor and liturgists will help guide us through the responsive readings, hymns, scripture readings, greetings, announcements, sharing of ministries, the offering and prayers.

We usually end our prayer circle with the Prayer of Jesus:

Our God, who is within us and beyond us, holy are your names. Your New Earth come, your will be done, on earth as it is in promise. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our Sin as we forgive those who sin against us. Help us to resist temptation, and deliver us from evil. For yours is the New Earth, the power and the glory forever.
Amen

After the sermon, the service continues as the congregation moves into our fellowship hall for dialogue and refreshments. As we sit in a circle, we are encouraged to reflect upon and respond to the sermon or any other aspect of the service. The worship celebration generally concludes with a final hymn, a presentation by our children, the benediction and the passing of the peace.