Visiting Our Church

Visiting a church is hard work sometimes! You've got to find parking, find the sanctuary, look for a place to sit, familiarize yourself with the worship service and try to find the hymns in the hymnal! If you've got kids, it's even more complicated! 

We completely understand. Helping you and your family find a safe and warm community of faith in which you can worship God and grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ is our top priority as a congregation. We want you with us in worship and we'll do what we can to help transition you into our community of faith. You've come to the right place to find out more about our worship service and how to be a part of what we do on Sundays.

This page will orient you to our service order, and about basic things like where to park and where bathrooms and changing tables are located. The goal is to help you find your way into our community with as much information as you need to know. As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail or call the church office.  See you Sunday!

Is there a Dress Code?  What to Wear

​We have  wide range of attire you'll see on a given Sunday. Some wear suits, others wear slacks, others shorts or blue jeans and t-shirts. We have no dress code and enforce no ideals about attire for worship. Come to worship God, not to wear a suit or fancy dress. We are a community that has a range of socio-economic backgrounds and as such, we welcome all no matter how much or how little they are dressed up.
 

Where do I ParK?

You can park in the large parking lot on the west side of the church (it's labeled Gratiot County Parking), or on Newark Street in front of the church.  Enter through either the portico door off the parking lot, head around and up the handicap-accessible ramp to the glass door, or come up the stone steps through the historic entry to the sanctuary.  The sanctuary is at the east end of the hallway and greeters will be there at both doors to be sure you have an order for worship and anything else you need for the worship service. 
 

Where Do I Sit?

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'll be next to friendly faces who will introduce themselves to you and welcome you to our congregation.
 

Uh-Oh... I have to Go... Bathrooms & Changing Tables

A family-restroom is located in our "Fireplace Room" on the same level as the sanctuary. It has a changing table and is handicap-accessible. We also have restrooms located at the bottom of the stairs down into the basement.  There is also a changing table in the nursery, found across the hall from the restrooms in the basement.
 

What happens in Worship?  The order of worship explained

We worship with a traditional Reformed liturgy, so there will be prayers, hymns, scripture readings, and a sermon.  On the first Sunday of the month, we celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and all present are invited to join in its reception.  Our Chancel Choir usually offers an anthem between the Scripture readings, and there is a Children's Message for our youngest disciples.  Our order for worship - or bulletin - is thorough and complete, and provides you with everything you need to know to participate, including notes about when to stand and when to sit. Even still, either the pastor or the liturgist will give oral and visual  instructions throughout the service, so have no fear, you won't be left behind!  Come and worship with us!