Entering into a new place for the first time can be quite an intimidating experience. Entering somewhere that claims to be a “church” makes things a little stranger. We hope to give you a small picture of what to expect if you were to join us for one of our gatherings. We know that this won’t make things completely easy because there is still the element of the unknown.

A Focus on Mission to Others
We make a conscious effort for our worship gatherings to be sure to have an emphasis on how we are called to be a church that cares for others before ourselves. Different aspects of our gatherings are intentionally focused on this important part of being a church. If we are truly to be “a church for the sake of the world” it must be seen not only in the way serve throughout the week, but also in the way we worship on Sunday mornings.

Hospitality
We pray that when you enter our space you’ll be impressed with the warmth of the people you meet here.

Authenticity
Our community is the “what you see is what you get” kind of atmosphere. We make an effort to be a rather transparent community that wears their heart on their sleeve.

Casual and comfortable
There is no dress code. If you want to wear a three-piece suit, a dress or jeans, shorts and t-shirt it doesn’t really matter. You are free to dress as you are comfortable. We know that some traditions feel that you should “wear your best” for a church service. While we see the value in this, we think God is a lot less concerned about our dress than he is the state of our hearts.

Community
People often say that the centerpiece to our Sunday morning is community. Whether it’s the conversation/greeting time in the middle of the service, worshipping together or during coffee hour we understand and want to practice the fact that we are in this “faith thing” together.

Space
While community is important, we want to give space to people to engage our community on their own terms. We pray that you will find our community a place where you can safely explore faith without being beaten over the head. It does not mean we don’t call each other on the carpet when needed. It just means that we work hard to respect people’s place in life and try to give room for authentic and healthy living.