Your first visit to a new church can be an intimidating experience, but knowing what to expect makes things go much more smoothly. With that in mind, here are a few things you can expect along with a few tips for your first visit.
- The dress is casual. Most people wear jeans, but some go business casual.
- As you come in, you’ll see our Resource Center. The person there can direct you to wherever you need to go in the building. They can give you information about the church and a list of special events that we have coming up. Before you leave, stop back by the Welcome Center to get a guest packet that includes a gift from us to say “Thank You” for spending time with us.
- If you have kids, drop them off in URE Kids (birth-5th grade) for the best day of their week. It is a safe, fun environment where kids learn that God loves them and wants to be their friend.
- Before you head into the main auditorium, stop by the cafe in the lobby for a fresh cup of coffee or water…and yes, you can take your drink to your seat with you!
- In the main auditorium, the music is upbeat, the message makes sense, and we won’t call you out or embarrass you in any way.
Sometimes the first visit is just about getting through the morning, but our hope for your first time with us, as well as every other visit, is this: To take the next step in your relationship with God. So whether you’ve been following Jesus for 40 years or you’re just beginning to get to know God, we believe that as we encounter the words of the Bible in worship, community, and mission, God changes us, and ultimately, makes us more like Jesus.