new to st. John's ucc
Wherever you are in life's journey, you are welcome here.
No matter what you're walking through or carrying with you—your questions, your doubts, your struggles—God speaks to you.
As you journey with us, you’ll discover that it’s about showing up with an open heart.
We see that God meets us right where we are... and He doesn’t leave us there. He works in us, gently and powerfully, in ways we never expected.
Questions you may have
What time is your church service?
- Our church service starts at 10:00 AM.
What happens when you arrive?
- As you enter our front entrance at the top of the steps, you will be met by one of our greeters. If you have any questions, they will be happy to answer.
- Coffee and refreshments are available immediately after the service.
Do you have child care during your services?
- Our congregation values intergenerational community, so all ages are warmly invited to participate in the worship service.
- Each week during regular worship, Pastor Jeff shares a special Children's Message. Afterward, kids head to Sunday School. For more information, click here!
How long are your services?
- Our typical services are roughly an hour in length.
What are your services like?
- As we gather, we greet one another, share announcements, sing a mixture of both traditional and modern songs, hear a contemporary Bible-based message, and pray together.
Must I introduce myself?
- We get it. Visiting a new church for the first time can be equally exciting and terrifying, so you may not feel like drawing extra attention to yourself. Don’t worry!
- If you’re visiting our worship service, we promise not to make you stand up to introduce yourself. That said, we’re a friendly bunch! So we encourage you to stick around after worship for coffee hour to get to know folks.
- We ask that our visitors fill out some basic information on our connection cards so that our pastor can be in touch, but completely optional.
Do I have to dress up?
- A note on our dress code: in short, there isn’t one. A few people do dress up for worship, but most come in casual attire.
- Come as you are, and know you will be welcomed.
Will I need to give an offering when I visit?
- Many of our members give online or by mail, so you definitely won’t be the only person passing the plate without dropping something in.
- You can always give as you feel moved by going online and clicking on the "GIVE" button
Are you handicap accessible?
- There is handicap ramp to the left of our main entrance on Market Street. The side entrance is handicap accessible.