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We are excited you&#8217;re considering joining us for worship this Sunday. We know how daunting it can feel walking into a new church for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Below you will find answers to some of the big questions. Hopefully this page will help give you a sense of our community, our worship style, and answer all the little details you are wondering about too. As always, if you have any questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to e-mail or give us a call. See you Sunday![\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Worship Times&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Join us at 11:00 am every Sunday for worship.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Worship Style&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Occasionally, our order changes, but most weeks our worship looks very similar. We follow a traditional Reformed liturgy but we try to fill it with life, exuberance, and conviction. Each week our phenomenal music director leads us in a wide variety of hymns and other selections. On the first Sunday of the month, we celebrate communion with bread and juice, and everyone is invited to join in the feast. Come and worship with us![\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What to Wear&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]We have no dress code and enforce no ideals about attire for worship. On any given Sunday you will see some people in jeans and a t-shirt or flannel and some people wearing khaki&#8217;s or skirts. A few members even wear sport coats or dresses. Come to worship God, not to wear a fancy outfit. We are a community that has a range of backgrounds so we welcome everyone, no matter how much or how little they are dressed up.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Where to Sit&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Our sanctuary does not have reserved seats, so sit anywhere you like! If you have small children, they might benefit from sitting closer to the front so they can see all the wonderful symbols that are a part of our worship. Wherever you sit, you&#8217;ll be next to friendly faces who will introduce themselves to you and welcome you to our congregation.<!--more--><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Bathrooms&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]A family-restroom is located near our &#8220;coffee area&#8221; on the same level as the sanctuary. \u00a0It is handicap-accessible. \u00a0We also have restrooms located downstairs in our fellowship hall near the coat rack.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Children&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Everyone is welcome in worship, no matter your age! Children are our youngest disciples. They&#8217;ll get to see the sights and smells of our sanctuary, watch the candles being lit, and join in the singing. Throughout the service the children are invited to sit and worship with their parents. Having said that &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We get it.<\/strong> Adults are easily distracted, and some days it&#8217;s a challenge to make it to worship with a squirmy two-year old. We can&#8217;t promise that it will be easy or that your child won&#8217;t contribute to the service loudly during a moment of silence. It happens. But we love you, we love your children, and we WANT you to stay, screams and cries and all. During morning worship, your children are invited to sit, stand, or dance with you as we sing and pray, or they are welcome to sit and color or play with puzzles. You&#8217;ll find several activities and toys in the back of the church near the tech booth. Feel free to bring an activity or snack for your child to enjoy during worship too. 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We are excited you&#8217;re considering joining us for worship this Sunday. We know how daunting it can feel walking into a new church for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Below you will find answers to some of the big questions. Hopefully this page will help give you a sense of our community, our worship style, and answer all the little details you are wondering about too. As always, if you have any questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to e-mail or give us a call. See you Sunday![\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Worship Times&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Join us at 11:00 am every Sunday for worship. We join together both in-person and <a href=\"\/index.php\/home\/#YouTube\">online<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Worship Style&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Occasionally, our order changes, but most weeks our worship looks very similar. We follow a traditional Reformed liturgy but we try to fill it with life, exuberance, and conviction. Each week our phenomenal music director leads us in a wide variety of hymns and other selections. On the first Sunday of the month, we celebrate communion with bread and juice, and everyone is invited to join in the feast. Come and worship with us![\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Parking &amp; Accessibility&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Street parking is available on Harvey Street. \u00a0There is a designated Handicapped parking place in front of the church. \u00a0If you would prefer not to walk up the stairs, our elevator can be found around the back of the church accessible from the alley. \u00a0When you come in,\u00a0hosts will meet you to be sure you have an order for worship and anything else you need for the worship service.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What to Wear&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]We have no dress code and enforce no ideals about attire for worship. 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Wherever you sit, you&#8217;ll be next to friendly faces who will introduce themselves to you and welcome you to our congregation.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Bathrooms&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]A family-restroom is located near our &#8220;coffee area&#8221; on the same level as the sanctuary. \u00a0It is handicap-accessible. \u00a0We also have restrooms located downstairs in our fellowship hall near the coat rack.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Children&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Everyone is welcome in worship, no matter your age! Children are our youngest disciples. 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