The word liturgy, is derived from the ancient Greek term (λειτουργία), leitourgia, which means "work of the people" and is a literal translation of the two words "litos ergos" or "public service".  In the church, liturgy is the customary public worship performed by a religious group, according to its beliefs, customs and traditions.  Here at HFUMC that means "the people", the laity of the church are significantly involved in designing and preparing for all worship.  We believe worship is more meaningful when it emerges from the community, calls the community and engages the community.