WHAT TO EXPECT
I’m New Here — Now What?
The best place to start is probably one of our Sunday morning services, which begin at 10:30am and usually run to 11:45am. Afterwards, we have snacks, which is a great way to meet other people!
What about my kids?
We have a variety of programs for your kids, depending on their ages. For babies and parents, we have a safe, cozy nursery with a live-feed of the sermon, or your kids are more than welcome to stay with you and enjoy our Sunday morning service. Our toddlers can play and listen to Bible stories in the Toddler Room located within our Main Building, with parents close by. Our TCC Kids (ages preschool through middle school) join us in the Main Building for our music time and are then led to our Children’s Ministry Center for their Sunday School classes afterwards. You can read more about our Children’s Sunday School classes here.
Do I have to dress up?
No, you don’t. We encourage people to dress comfortably. For some, that may mean dressing up, but for most, it simply means wearing casual clothes. We just want everyone to come with a proper reverence for God, whether it might mean khakis, tees, or a summer dress.
Will I have to stand up in front of people?
While The Community Church is genuinely interested in getting to know you and wants to make you feel welcome, we will try our best never to make you feel uncomfortable. So just relax and enjoy meeting people at your own pace.
Do I have to sing?
Music is a big part of our Sunday service. That’s because we believe songs are a great way to express our worship to God. You might notice that some people sing pretty well; and there are others who sing, well…enthusiastically! Our focus is on praising God, not on ourselves. If you prefer not to sing aloud, that’s perfectly fine. We also try to get our TCC Kids involved as well, so we often have a special kids song with hand motions that we all sing together. It’s a great way for kids (and adults!) of all ages to have a little fun on Sundays!
What’s your musical style like?
We prefer a more contemporary style of music, although sometimes we may sing more traditional hymns. We recognize music is very personal and everyone has a favorite style, so it’s difficult to match everyone’s musical preferences. Therefore, we focus on music that we think honors God and brings our community closer to Him.
Do I have to pray?
Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to pray aloud. Prayers during Sunday services are usually led by our leaders or pastor. Just pray along with us in your heart as the words are spoken.
I don’t have a Bible…is that okay?
We love to read from the Bible because we believe it is God’s primary way of communicating with us. Some people may choose to bring their own Bible to church. If you don’t have one, don’t worry. Most of the time, the verses will be displayed on the screen so everyone can follow along.
Can I watch one of your services online?
Yes! We have a live stream service on Sundays at 10:30AM, as well as our past services uploaded to YouTube. This is a great way to check out the flow of our service and style.