Observing the service in Battell Chapel

     This morning I went to Battell Chapel of Yale University to observe the worship of people in the church and also know about the procedure. The procedure began formally at half past ten. First the children sang the with the accompanying music played by piano. And then a pastor led the people to read the words on a handout which was a welcome and call to worship. And then the hymn "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" was played and sung by all the people in the church together . Then pastor call people to confess. people in the church began to read the prayer of confession. And then people began to fall into silent reflection. There is one procedure where  people shake hands with people sitting around them which I think is well meant. Then there were several rounds of procedures which I don't quite understand. For example an old decent couple went to the table which is set with a vase of flowers and two long lighted candles and other things, and then the old couple lighted another two short candles. Different pastors presided different procedures and hymns were played and sung sometimes by a group of singers and sometimes sung together with all the people in the church. But during the whole process nobody made noises, they were all very devout and solemn. I was also very impressed by the beautiful hymns sung and played, very peaceful and soothing.