Into this home we bring our hunger for awakening.
We bring our compassionate hearts,
and a will toward justice.
Into this home we bring the courage to walk on
after hard losses.
Into this home we bring our joy,
and gratitude for ordinary blessings.
By our gathering we bless this place.
In its shelter we know ourselves blessed.
—Kathleen McTigue

Our congregation’s worship is friendly and welcoming, full of gutsy creativity and intelligent inquiry, rich in music and heart and fellowship.

Rev. Laurel is committed to shared ministry, so we have a robust Worship Associate program–members who co-create and facilitate each service and create and manage services when Rev. Laurel is away for holiday or study time.

The topics of Namaqua’s services are wide-ranging and are based on the Soul Matters Sharing Circle monthly themes from September through May.

Each service includes these elements:

• Words of welcome
• Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith
• A Congregational Affirmation that we recite together: “Love is the spirit of this church and service its call.  This is our great covenant: To dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, And to help one another.”
• Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles
• A “Time for All Ages” story for children and youth
• A time for lifting up the joys and concerns of the congregation
• A meditation or prayer
• Readings—ancient or contemporary
• A sermon given by Rev. Laurel or a Worship Associate
• An offering, collecting financial donations for the congregation or for justice work in the community. 

Occasionally, worship services incorporate holiday celebrations, multigenerational plays and pageants, longer musical performances, child dedications, and coming-of-age ceremonies. We offer childcare and learning programs for children and youth during the Sunday service.