WHAT TO EXPECT

How long are the services?
The 8:00am and 10:15am services last about 1 hour.
9:15am Family Celebration:  45 minutes or so.
5:00 pm around 40 minutes.

Can I take communion?
All baptized Christians are invited and encouraged to receive communion. We consider anyone who has been baptized with water and a trinitarian description of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), regardless of denominational affiliation, to be a member of the Church, Christ’s body.

Children who have been baptized are encouraged to receive also. Cognitive understanding of the Eucharist is not a requirement for communion! In fact, none of us will ever fully understand the paschal mystery represented by the bread and wine of the Eucharist. The teaching during and after our 9:15 Family Celebration gradually helps children and new members in the faith gain a basic understanding of our ritual traditions. When parents believe their children have gained an elementary understanding of communion - around 1st grade or so - we offer special recognition of this developmental milestone on the 2nd Sunday of Easter. We are calling it “elementary communion” since it is not really their “first” communion.

Should I bring my Bible?
Just bring yourself. Everything you need is provided.

What should I wear?
You will find people dressed very casually (jeans, t-shirts, etc.), more formally and all places in between. Just be yourself. You will fit in.

Where should I park?
We have a large parking lot surrounding the church. Parking is also available on Lake Hills Drive and in the small shopping center across the street.

Can I bring my children to church services?
Children are welcome to participate in all services. We have “doodle cards” in the pews for drawing or scribbling. The Family Celebration Service is specifically designed for children. Children are active in the service itself, and no one expects any of the children to sit still or be quiet.

Child Care is available for children ages 0 through 4 on Sunday morning. Our nursery is equipped and staffed for the safety and care of younger children. Please ask an usher for directions to the child care center. Nursing mothers who would like some privacy are welcome to use the reception area of the church office during the services. Please check with an usher for access.