What time should I get
there?
We worship at 9:30 AM (relaxed
traditional) and at 11AM ((new music, band, family friendly)
Am I going to be
conspicuous?
You can expect 100-125 at our
9:30 AM, and 80-100 people in worship at 11:00 AM, so you won't be
conspicuous, but you will probably be noticed and greeted. WE WILL
CERTAINLY NOT ASK YOU TO STAND, RAISE YOUR HAND OR INTRODUCE
YOURSELF! We recognize that there is a fine line between not
wanting to be embarrassed and not wanting to feel like nobody cares that
you are there. We will care, but won't make you feel
uncomfortable.
How do I behave in
worship?
We have a user friendly
traditional type service with a casual and relaxed approach. While we do
sing hymns and read prayers together (at 9:30 AM) you won't feel
uncomfortable as the words aren't a secret ritual that you have to learn
-- we try to make it easy. Our New Music worship is very relaxed with a
positive, upbeat feel. On the first Sunday of each month we have our
Communion service. Anybody is welcome to come forward to share in
this very special meal in which we actively are reminded how much God
loves us.
Will I be expected to give
money?
If you visit with us we want
you to know that we will not be asking you for money. In fact,
when it comes time for the offering, we will ask you to let the plate go
right past and not put anything in! As a visitor we would like
this experience to be a gift to you.
How should I dress?
Our dress is casual (if that is
what you are comfortable in) or more dressy if you like to go to go to
church in your Sunday best. Neither our minister nor our choir wears
robes at the 9:30 AM traditional service. The 11:00 AM
contemporary service is even more relaxed (jeans and tee shirts).
Are children welcome?
Yes! At the 9:30 and
11:00 AM, children are invited up for the interactive children's sermon
and then go to Sunday School. We have a nursery and cry room
available for young children, or they may remain with you in
worship. Youth have Sunday school the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the
month; otherwise they are with us in worship.
Should I bring a cushion
in case the service goes on forever?
No! Our worship usually
lasts about an hour. Following worship we have a simple fellowship so
you can meet folks and check things out. Following the 11:00 AM
service we serve a simple lunch. Welcome to SMUMC!
