"This is the most welcoming church I have ever been to!"

That is what we have heard from many of our visitors. We highly value community, and welcoming new people into our community.

We want you to feel comfortable when you visit us, so we have provided this description of what to expect.

Our gathering schedule starts at 5:00, but please feel free to come 10 minutes early so we can get acquainted.

If you have children, we have trained and screened child care or classes for them to participate in.

Feel free to walk into the chapel, and find coffee or hot water and tea to the right of the doors. When our gathering begins, we start with music, then typically some scripture reading, and a welcome from one of the regulars in our community. We usually continue with more music, then about 10 minutes to connect and socialize, followed by a talk from one of our pastors that lasts about 30 minutes. After the talk, there is a time to process and respond to the message. This time includes music and prayer, and incorporates optional interactive stations for people to engage. We don't pass a collection receptacle for donations, so you don't have to worry about any awkwardness there. We do, however, have information cards that you can fill out. We use these cards to learn how we might pray for you, and how we might follow up with you. The whole thing is scheduled to end by 6:30.

On many Sundays we have planned to get together in a home to share some dinner and casual conversation, or go out to a restaurant for the same. You are always welcome to join that as well!

It is important to note that our gatherings do not always follow the same pattern. Often, the talks are structured to be conversational, and we encourage people to interact (although you will never be singled out). This is one of the many ways that we seek to provide opportunities where we can listen to one another.

We have a creative team that puts together interactive and atmospheric elements that integrate with the theme or focus of the evening.

We have, and welcome people of all ages in our community. We invite you to come and spend some time with us regardless of your religious, financial, or educational status. We welcome everyone!

So, we hope you will join us this Sunday at our gathering location.