Plan to arrive a few minutes before the service. There is usually room in the church parking lot, with overflow parking on Hill Street, East Swissvale Avenue, and Glenn Avenue. Enter through the doors at the top of the parking lot or Grace & Peace Pollinator Garden.
The Women's restroom is down the garden-side stairs. The Men's restroom is down the parking-lot-side stairs in the entrance. Unisex/Handicap restroom is through the auditorium on the left, down the hallway to the left, and the last door on the right.
The nursery is staffed during Sunday school, and available for families during the service. It is through the auditorium on the right, down the hallway to the right, and the last door on the left.
We read from the English Standard Version of the Holy Bible
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness — 2 Timothy 3:16
We sing a cappella from The Book of Psalms for Worship
addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart — Ephesians 5:19 ESV
Children are welcome to stay throughout the worship service, even if they get antsy
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 9:14 ESV
There is a collection box in the back of the auditorium for anyone wishing to give
On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper... — 1 Corinthians 16:2 ESV
Communion is observed every other month and is open to Christians who have previously met with the Session*
and when [Jesus] had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” — 1 Corinthians 11:24 ESV
*If you would like to take communion during your visit, please see an Elder before the service begins
After announcements, the adults fellowship while the children run around and play. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate and usually available.
If Sunday School is in session, there are classes for adults and children by age group. Class lasts 45 minutes. Children learn about the Bible and Christianity from safe adults. Adult classes discuss the Bible, a Christian book, or other valuable topics.
On the first Sunday of the month, the congregation gathers for a meal in the Fellowship Hall. Everybody brings food to share and sits around tables to spend time together. There is always plenty to share; visitor are welcome!
On Sundays without Fellowship Meals, a few families pack and eat lunch together in the Fellowship Hall. This is a good time to meet a smaller group, learn more about the church, and ask questions. After eating, kids play while the adults talk.