Plan Your Visit

We know walking into an unfamiliar church for the first time can feel daunting. This page is meant to take the mystery out of it so the only question left is whether to come.

When we meet

Sunday mornings at 10:30. Doors open at 10:00 — coffee and pastries are out in the foyer; a few people will say hello. The service starts on time and runs about 75 minutes.

We also meet Wednesday evenings at 7:00 for a hymn sing, an extended Bible study, and a closing prayer. That gathering is shorter (about an hour) and more conversational; it’s a good entry point if Sundays feel like too much commitment to start with.

Where we meet

123 Main Street, Springfield, IL 62701. The building is on the southwest corner of Main and Oak. Free parking in the lot behind the building, accessible from Oak Avenue. The main entrance is on Main Street; the accessible entrance and elevator are on Oak.

What to wear

Whatever you’d wear to a casual dinner with friends. Some people in the congregation wear a jacket and tie; most don’t. Jeans and a sweater are perfectly fine. Wear what’s comfortable — nobody will be looking.

What your kids will do

Childcare is provided for ages 0–4 during the Sunday-morning service. Drop your kids off in the nursery (across the foyer from the sanctuary, signs on the door) before the service starts; we’ll page you on the screen at the front of the sanctuary if your child needs you.

Kids ages 5 and up sit in the service with their families through the music, then are dismissed to Sunday-school classes during the sermon. They rejoin you for the closing prayer and benediction. There are activity bags at the back of the sanctuary if your child wants something to keep their hands busy during the music.

What to expect in the service

A simple liturgy: a call to worship, three or four hymns, prayers (corporate and pastoral), a Scripture reading, a 30-minute sermon, and closing. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month. The order of service is printed in the bulletin you’ll receive at the door.

We won’t ask you to introduce yourself, stand up, or do anything to single you out. There’s no offering plate passed during the service — there’s a giving box by the door if you want to give, but it’s not part of the worship liturgy.

What if I have questions

The pastors are at the back of the sanctuary after the service — if you’d like to introduce yourself, we’d love to meet you. Or send Pastor Tom an email and he’ll set up a coffee. Either is welcome; neither is required.