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Gary Church Home
Worship Services
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What are worship services like?
Both Sunday morning services are
traditional in style and include congregational readings, prayers,
sermons and a variety of music.
Where do I park? The parking lot and church entrance are on the west side of the building and are accessed from Seminary Street. Designated visitor spaces are available. If the lot is full, street parking is available to the west on Hale and Karlskoga Streets. Street parking near the Main Street entrance is also available.
Where do I go when I get there? People meet and
greet one another before and after the service in the Commons, which
is accessed from the west entrance. You may also enter the church
through the Main Street doors. Greeters and ushers will assist you
at either door. The sanctuary and all rooms in the church except the Chapel are handicap accessible through the elevator located at the west entrance of the building. The Chapel can be reached by a chair-lift that is at the north end of the lower level lobby.
Where do my children go during worship? During our 9:00 AM
Sunday service, children ages 3 years -5th grade are
invited to the front of the sanctuary for a special Children’s Time
message. At 10 AM Faith Station continues for the children, and we have Sunday School for youth and adults. During the Wednesday evening Shine! worship, a children’s program called “Kid Spirit” is available for children in kindergarten-5th grade from September to May.
Do you have a nursery? Yes. Care for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old is available from 8:45 to Noon on Sunday mornings and from 6:00 to 8:15 PM on Wednesday evenings.
Will I be singled out as a guest? You are not asked to stand or speak during the services but we would appreciate it if you would provide your name, address and phone number on the registration pads in the pews so we may contact you by mail or phone. We hope that you will also stop by the Welcome Desk in the Commons to receive information and a welcome gift.
May I participate in communion? Holy Communion is
celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at both services. United
Methodists practice open communion.
How can I get more information? You can attend
Connections Coffee with the Pastor, which will help you get better acquainted
with the church. |