At SALU, worship is more than a Sunday event; it’s a shared journey rooted in faith and
guided by the presence of God. Each week, a planning meeting pulses with prayerful
reflection, lively discussion and open-hearted collaboration. Up to fourteen individuals
regularly gather, but the invitation is open to all. Every voice is welcome as we shape our
worship together.
The meeting is guided by the person who will lead the reflective/sermon part of the
upcoming service, bringing focus, depth and intentionality to the conversation.
Prayerfully seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the group revisits the previous
Sunday’s service – not to dissect, but to deepen – by identifying where the Spirit stirred,
where the flow faltered, and where more space might have been made for an encounter
with God. These insights inform and, where necessary, reshape the structure of the
following Sunday’s worship. As the group turns towards the next week’s theme and
scripture passage, they do so with a spirit of listening and discernment, always seeking
to shape and contribute tangible ideas for the upcoming service. Within this shared
space, individuals have grown in faith and deepened their own personal relationship
with God.
The liturgy is shaped by those who gather, with each person bringing their own gifts,
talents, and spiritual insights. As contributions are woven into the fabric of worship,
they enrich it with depth and diversity. Together, they form a golden thread that runs
through the service, connecting scripture to the call to worship, the scene setter,
prayers, hymns, reflection and application.
Those reading the scripture and leading in intercessory prayer are drawn from separate
independent rotas, reinforcing the sense of collective ownership and shared
responsibility.
This weekly rhythm isn’t just organizational; it’s also transformational. It empowers
leadership, nurtures creativity, and deepens connection across the congregation.
Through this model, SALU embodies a living liturgy: one that listens, responds, and
evolves with its people. Moreover, the service becomes a Spirit-led tapestry, honouring
the presence of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, while continually focussing on
the life-giving ministry of Jesus.