Some words become part of the rhythm of worship.

At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we often pray, sing, and confess our faith using words that have shaped Christians for generations. These worship words help us remember who God is, what we believe, and how we live as followers of Jesus Christ.

This page is a place to learn more about the prayers, creeds, and responses we use in worship.

Whether these words are familiar to you or new to you, we invite you to slow down, listen, learn, and join in.

Worship Words We Use

The Lord’s Prayer
A prayer Jesus taught His disciples and still teaches us today.

→ The Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer Jesus Taught Us for Every Season of Life

The Apostles’ Creed
A historic statement of Christian faith that helps us remember what we believe.

→ The Apostles’ Creed: What Christians Believe

The Gloria Patri
A short song of praise to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

→ Coming Soon

The Doxology
A song of praise that reminds us all blessings come from God.

→The Doxology: All Blessings Come From God

Other Worship Words
As this section grows, we will add more prayers, responses, hymns, and worship explanations.

→ Coming Soon

Why These Words Matter

These words are not just traditions. They help form our faith.

They teach us to pray.
They help us worship with others.
They connect us with Christians across time and place.
They remind us of God’s truth, grace, and hope.

Come and Worship With Us

You do not have to know every word before you come.

Worship is a place to listen, learn, pray, and grow.

Come and see how God is still speaking through Scripture, prayer, music, and the gathered church.

Learn more at PGUM.org