Frequently asked questions

We worship together at 10 am each Sunday. Our church doors open about ten minutes earlier. There is an organ prelude as everyone gathers for worship.

Please see the church Calendar of Events for details on any special holiday services.

We’re a friendly bunch and we love to sing! Our church offers a traditional mix of liturgy, hymns, a children’s time, an anthem, and Pastor Stacy’s message. There is also a passing of the peace in which the people around you will say hello.

A bulletin is distributed by our ushers to help everyone follow along with the order of worship. You may stand, as you are able, to participate in hymns, communion, or group prayers.

Accessibility is important to us! 

• We usually have a sign language interpreter for those who need this service. Please sit at the front of the church for the best view. 

• Need large print Orders of Worship or special hearing devices? Please talk to an usher.

Yes! There are two types of childcare for Sunday services.

Nursery Care 

Infants may remain with their families in worship or visit the nursery for play and story time. Childcare during Sunday service is available starting at 9:45 am for infants through kindergarten. Our nursery is located in the Garden Room. Don’t know where that is? Contact the church office or ask a friendly usher for assistance.

Sunday School 

After Children’s Time in the sanctuary, children attending Sunday church service are led to Sunday School together. Miss Beckie and her team incorporate crafts, scripture, and music into their lessons to preschool through 5th graders. Reach out to the church staff with questions.

Toddlers — Kinder: Garden Room

1st — 5th grades: Fireside Room

Communion is usually served on the first Sunday of the month, but that can change. Please check the calendar for the most accurate dates.

We offer a gluten-free bread to accommodate those in our community who need it. We also serve grape juice instead of wine in the communion cup.

We offer to-go communion kits that have been blessed by the pastor and may be taken to those who are not able to make it to worship. 

An Agape Feast (love feast) was established in the early Methodist faith by John Wesley after his contact with the Moravians during his pastoral work in this continent. The Agape Feast is a process whereby a community can exchange the bread and cup. It’s similar to communion, but without blessing by an ordained minister. It’s a sharing, relational way to commemorate God’s grace. It also results in a feeling of good will.

At our church in an Agape Feast, two people accept the bread and cup (sometimes a cookie and juice) from the communion servers. The two people then share it with one another in an exchange. Each person returns to their seat and everyone in the congregation then shares the meal together.

Centuries ago, this was done with bread and a shared, 3-handled cup passed around the group.

We are a choir led congregation in our music, with both an organ and piano to accompany our music. Most of our music comes from one of our three denominational hymnals. Once a month, we bring in additional instruments to lead us in a more praise-style Sunday. 

We are proud to have four bell choirs. These choirs include Kidz Bells, Youth Bells, Adult Bell Choir, and Adult Bell Ensemble.

Finally, we have a Children's Choir led by our Music Director.

The adult choir usually completes its service around Father’s Day in June. We also have a summer choir, which rehearses prior to the church service instead of during the week. 

We have a regular, weekly Bible study on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30pm, which is taught by Pastor Stacy. This class utilizes long-term studies most of the year with a few short-term studies mixed in. Newcomers are always welcome.

Throughout the year additional short-term studies are offered. Check the monthly Herald to see what might be available.

We put faith and love into action! Our global denomination employs open hearts, minds, and doors while we engage with our world as disciples of Jesus Christ. 

We believe that God loves all people and Jesus Christ is the fullest expression of God’s love. The United Methodist tradition emphasizes God’s grace. Through grace, we serve others to express the love of God to everyone. We embrace the fullness of God’s care in our church services through the examples which Jesus’ teachings gave us, including his death and resurrection.

The Methodist movement began in the 18th century in England with John Wesley and his brother Charles. John’s teachings on how to live out our faith (he called it “practical divinity”)—along with his experience and appeals to reason–helped shape important aspects of our United Methodist practice.

We recognize two sacraments: Baptism + Communion. Jesus participated in both and asked us do the same. In baptism, we reject sin and begin the journey as disciples of Jesus Christ. During communion, we are fed bread and passed the cup, just as Jesus did with his disciples. 

We confess by repenting our sins and seeking to live in the peace of Christ. We affirm and pray that we may go into the world in the strength of the Spirit to give ourselves and spiritual gifts to assist others in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 

We are active in our communities—and in the world—through many things, including:

• Providing educational opportunities

• Offering counseling, support groups, and pastoral care

• Creating and supporting community development programs

• Participating in local mission projects and service initiatives

• Advocating for social justice and working to address issues (poverty, hunger, and inequity)

• Supporting global mission efforts through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and other mission or non-profit organizations

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Anyone who is baptized may participate and receive Communion in a United Methodist church. We invite those who love God, earnestly repent of their sins, and seek the peace of God to participate as followers of Christ. 

Our communion uses juice instead of wine during communion to keep the table open to everyone.

As individuals, we accept God, each according to our own free well. We believe in salvation as an open gift from God.