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Worship and Music: Praising God as One Church Family
Whenever and wherever we gather for worship at PCBC, our purpose is to exalt God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in unity as a church family. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer varied worship expressions in spaces across our church – from intimate to modern to traditional – so that all who join with us are drawn closer to Christ.
This past ministry year our Sanctuary and Chapel worship venues witnessed constant reminders that our gracious and generous God desires to continually pour out His Spirit upon us.
After a triumphant 2024 Lenten and Easter season, we witnessed together God's divine provision as we moved all our traditional services exclusively into Ellis Chapel while our grand Sanctuary underwent a marvelous renewal. Countless ministry staff, lay leaders, and volunteers gave of themselves to assure that our traditional expressions of worship would continue to flourish during the relocation. The weekly gatherings in the Chapel were transformative as our church body moved Connect Group hours and locations to be together. All of it was honoring to God and unifying to our church family.
The glorious return to our beloved, refurbished sanctuary in November exceeded all our expectations. Advent and Christmas witnessed glorious worship and very memorable Majesty of Christmas presentations, which reached many guests. Our devoted Handbell Ministry served the surrounding community and, along with our Senior Adult Choir, The Notables, represented our church well.
In February, it was a privilege to conduct our Sanctuary Choir and other combined choirs at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. by invitation from the composers of "Saviour: A Modern Oratorio," for its 30th anniversary celebration performance. This timeless work has blessed our church on many occasions and has now reached into the greater community of Washington, D.C., with the gospel of Christ.
During this ministry year, our Sanctuary Choir added over 25 new singers and instrumentalists. Our Lord continues to lead us forward in anointed worship!
Stephen T. Carrell
Associate Pastor of Worship and Music
This has been a vibrant year of worship in the Great Hall!
It has been exciting to see our team grow and be discipled into the worship leaders God has called them to be. As a result, our services have reflected the deep and intentional desire to honor the Lord through corporate worship. I praise God for his abundant love for PCBC and our ability to thank him for that through our weekly worship offerings!
Dr. Han Oh
Great Hall Worship Pastor
Special Worship Events
Outdoor Baptisms
Our annual Outdoor Baptism Celebration was a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness, as we gathered to celebrate more than 40 believers proclaiming their new life in Christ.
Lunch on the Lawn
After a morning of worship in celebration of our 85th anniversary, we gathered as a church family for our annual Lunch on the Lawn — graciously provided by our friends at Texas de Brazil.
Sanctuary Re-Opening
We joyfully returned to our beautifully refreshed Sanctuary in November, gathering as one church family for a special time of worship, dedication, and prayer for the generations to come.
Majesty 2024
The "Majesty of Christmas: Heaven's Perfect Plan Unfolds," brought the joy and wonder of the Christmas season to life, uniting generations in worship to celebrate the story of Christ's birth.
Ash Wednesday 2025
Our church family was invited into a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and the receiving of ashes, along with a powerful journey through the Stations of the Resurrection art installation.
Palm Sunday 2025
We shared in a deeply moving worship experience of Heather Sorenson’s new “Requiem,” filling hearts with hope and strength as we remembered Christ’s triumph over death and the promise of eternal life.
Easter 2025
From a Good Friday service focused on personal prayer and quiet reflection to celebrating our risen Savior across six different services on Resurrection Sunday, Easter at Park Cities was a beautiful time of remembrance, fellowship, and joy.
All-Church Worship Days
As a church with multiple venues and services, it was a gift to worship in unity, all together, on our All-Church Worship Sundays.
Hymn Festival
The Park Cities Hymn Festival gathered voices from across Dallas in powerful worship and singing together with our Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra.
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
PSALM 34:3