What is worship like?

On the first day of the week Jesus rose from the dead, breaking the power of sin and death. So, it's on Sundays we gather to worship, celebrate and remember that ‘the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never overcome it’ (John 1:5). In the midst of trial, worry, or busyness, we put down the work of our hands to consider the eternal work of God. This isn’t an empty ritual that we march through half-asleep; it is the proclamation of grace that reminds us that our worth and identity rests in the finished work of Jesus. 

Our worship time runs about an hour and a half, and everything you need to know will be in the bulletin you get when you walk in the door. If you’d rather not participate in parts of the service, that’s okay. We hope that even if parts of the worship feel foreign to you, you will feel free to observe and talk to us about it later simply.

Resources for Sunday

What if I have children?

Please check child(ren) in before the service starts. Nursery opens fifteen minutes before the service begins. Those attending Children's Church will be dismissed after Prayers for Children.

ARE YOU A FIRST-TIME VISITOR?

We recommend pre-registering your child(ren) for Nursery or Children’s Church to help ease the check-in process.

NURSERY

We provide nursery care for infants through three-and-a-half year olds. Each room is staffed with background-checked volunteers. During nursery, children are encouraged to play, and to get to know each other. We are grateful for the opportunity to get to know your child! Please pick up your child(ren) from Nursery after The Lord's Supper - we look forward to singing with them at the end of the service.

CHILDREN'S CHURCH

We invite children 4-5 years old (and not yet in kindergarten) to attend worship. After the first few songs and Prayers for Children, they will be dismissed to Children's Church. There they will study a Bible Story, sing a song or two, pray, and get to play. It is our hope that Children's Church fosters community among our young children and allows them time to interact with God's word in an enjoyable, age-appropriate way. Please pick up your child(ren) from Children's Church after The Lord's Supper - we look forward to singing with them at the end of the service.

If you have any questions about children at Grace & Peace, please email Brittany Fowler (children@graceandpeacepres.com).

Where do I park?

VISITORS

If it’s your first time at Grace & Peace, there are spots reserved for visitors right when you pull into the parking lot behind the sanctuary. They are marked with “Visitor” in yellow. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to use them! They are for you!

MEMBERS/REGULAR ATTENDERS

We encourage you to consider parking in those spots furthest from the entrances to Grace & Peace. You will be extending a kindness to your neighbors who will be attending church for the first time or will arrive at church after you do (we are anticipating crowded parking lots during Education Hour/during the arrival time for 11am service). Please don't park in front of the homes surrounding Grace & Peace.

Note: if you are uncomfortable walking further distances to the church, please utilize parking behind the church.

What if I need to use an elevator to access the sanctuary?

There on instructions that should guide you along. If you need help, do not hesitate to reach out to the Sunday Point Person for more help.

The Point Person’s name and number are on the whiteboard next to the check-in desk (right inside the back door entrance).

Please call or text them and they’ll unlock the door and help you get to the sanctuary!

Love Feasts

Once a month, we eat lunch together after Sunday Worship. We'd love for you to join us—the only thing you need to bring to the meal is yourself (and maybe a blanket or some camping chairs)!

We want to proclaim the good news of Jesus is through welcome and wonder. We believe both of these things are embodied as we eat together (a tradition that stems from the early church, and is reflected in the ministry of Jesus). Having church-wide meals once a month gives you time to meet others in the church that you might not meet otherwise. It also creates a welcoming environment for those who are completely new—either to our community, or to the Christian church in general. And it is especially welcoming to those who may not know where their next meal is coming from. 

We do want to stress that these aren't just 'add-ons' to make your life busier, they are actually central to our mission. As we share the table together, welcome in the stranger, and celebrate God's gracious provision to us, we are doing something that is distinctly Christian—we are proclaiming and embodying the gospel of Jesus.

How can I get more involved?

Neighborhood Groups

Attending a Neighborhood Group is the primary avenue to get plugged into G&P.