Welcome
Here you’ll find answers to most of your questions; if you don’t, feel free to drop us a note and we’ll get back to you.
Come as you are! Which means there are all kinds of people dressed in all kinds of ways! It’s mostly pretty casual. Feel free to wear whatever you have, whether it’s jeans and T-shirts, dresses, shorts, dress pants and ties, khakis and polos, or whatever. It’s what’s on the inside that matters.
The worship time generally consists of music, prayer, preaching, and a time to respond to what we have heard. The music is usually interactive. In other words, everyone is invited to sing along together. The words are shown on a screen up front. You don’t have to sing out loud if you don’t want to, but we find (once you’re comfortable) it’s meaningful to participate. The style of the songs we sing together will probably remind you of what you would hear on an adult contemporary radio station. The lyrics might be a contemporary expression of praise to God, a centuries- old song of the church, or from ancient writings about God. Sometimes the music is presented by performers on the platform without singing along for you to enjoy and to help you think about God. We hope you will sense God’s presence as we worship together.
Our prayer times vary in style and purpose. Occasionally, participants are directed to sit, stand, kneel, or whatever they feel best helps them to experience God. However, most of the time people remain in their seats while someone leads, as the rest of us follow along in our hearts and minds. Other times, the prayer time is completely silent for each participant to reflect. We like there to be real freedom while maintaining a sense of order.
Each week, someone teaches from God’s Word. We try to think about how God’s Word applies to our lives. Sometimes we watch a video, look at pictures, use interactive exercises, or invite people to share their own stories about how God is real to them. The main emphasis is on how we respond to God’s Word. Sometimes we respond in a time of prayer, with a song, or by participating in communion.
Each service varies in length, as well as content and feel. However, most Sundays the services run from 60-70 minutes in length.