What to Expect

In our continuing response to COVID-19, we are holding in-person services and are also committed to live-stream services for those who are not able to join us in person.  To watch the live stream, you can click this link at 9:30am on Sunday mornings to go to our church YouTube page where you will see a link to watch the live recording. Shortly after the service is over, the video will be posted on This Week's Livestream as a recording that you can watch at any time.

The information is up-to-date as of April 7, 2021.

When are your Services?
Sunday Morning
   9:30am Church Worship Service (held in the Sanctuary)
  • Children (K-6th grade) begin in service throughout our congregational singing time, and then will be dismissed to go to their Sunday School classes
  • The nursery and toddler room are open

What should I expect on Sunday Morning (post-COVID-19)?
  • We ask that you plan to park and enter from the East Parking Lot (to reserve the spaces in the North and South parking lots for our members who have difficulty walking)
 
  • Those with difficulty walking are encouraged to park and enter via the sidewalk ramps on the North and South parking lots and enter the Sanctuary through the courtyard doors
 
  • Chairs will be set up in various groupings, and we will ask you to sit in a grouping that corresponds to the size of your family/party.  Please be patient with us as the ushers assist you in finding a proper sized grouping (or move chairs to complete a proper-sized grouping for your party). 
 
  • Wearing a face mask indoors is still currently recommended—especially for those who have not been vaccinated—but is no longer required.  We ask that you respect the convictions of others if they make a different decision on wearing a mask.   
 
  • We do ask that you wear a face mask while joining in congregational singing, due to the increased risk that singing poses for potential COVID-19 spread.  We will continue to have face masks on hand if you forgot yours (or don’t have one).
 
  • We ask that you maintain 6ft social distance and refrain from close physical contact with others outside of your immediate “close contact” group—especially for those who have not been vaccinated
   
  • Communion will be distributed by ushers in gloves and face masks who will come to you and place communion elements in your hand.  Offering boxes are next to the exit doors at the end of service to collect any offering not given online.  
   
  • We ask you to stay home if you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any symptoms of illness
 
  • Those in a vulnerable category (adults 65 and over and people of all ages with underlying medical conditions) who have not been vaccinated are still encouraged to hold off from joining us in-person and continue to join us online

How Should I Dress?
Feel free to dress casually and comfortably at our church.  If you enjoy dressing more formally on Sunday morning, feel free, but most of our church family - including the Senior Pastor - are dressed more comfortably to enjoy the AZ temperatures. 

Do I need to bring anything?
Feel free to bring a Bible, or you can download the church app on your Apple or Android smartphone (text “GLENDALE APP” to number 77977 and you’ll receive a link to your phone’s app store to download the app) and follow along there with Scripture and take notes on the sermon.  

Wearing of face masks is still recommended (but no longer required) indoors in Maricopa County.  NOTE: we do ask that you wear a face mask while joining in congregational singing, due to the increased risk that singing poses for potential COVID-19 spread.  We will continue to have face masks on hand if you forgot yours (or don’t have one). 

What is the music like?
Our Worship Team is made of volunteers from our church who lead us in everything from songs currently on Christian radio to classic hymns of the faith. We regularly have a worship band with drums, guitars, violin, and sometimes keyboards.  We also have a choir that occasionally brings a special choral piece to bless us.

Due to the continued threat of COVID-19, we do ask that you wear a face mask while joining in congregational singing, due to the increased risk that singing poses for potential COVID-19 spread.  We will continue to have face masks on hand if you forgot yours (or don’t have one).

What is the message (sermon) like?
Pastor Brian is our main teacher, but every now and then one of our Elders or other Pastors will bring a message to us on Sunday morning.  We emphasize helping people understand the timeless truth God has revealed in the Bible and applying it in practical ways to our daily lives.  Our bulletins have a designated spot for notes to help you follow along with the message or you can download the church app on your Apple or Android smartphone (text “GLENDALE APP” to number 77977 and you’ll receive a link to your phone’s app store to download the app) and follow along there with Scripture and notes there.

What is offered for Children and Youth?
On Sunday mornings, we have a nursery room and a toddler room right off the main church sanctuary so our littlest ones are not far from mom and dad.  During our worship service, 1st-6th Grade children start in the sanctuary to join us in singing and celebration of communion, and then are dismissed to have their own lesson in Children's Church.  Youth (7th -12th Grade) are welcome to sit with their parents during the worship service.  Parents are always welcome to attend children's church with their kids.  During our Sunday School Hour, there are dedicated Sunday School classes for children and youth. 

On Thursday evenings, our Kids Rock (1st-6th Grade) and Youth Group (7th -12th Grade) meet on campus.

How do you practice Communion?
Every week we remember the body and blood of Christ, which were given for us, with a short devotional and prayer followed by the distribution of the elements (cracker and juice in individual cups).  We invite all who wish to partake to take and do so in your own time, as the Spirit leads. There is gluten-free communion bread available for anyone having that allergy. 

How do you collect Offering?
There are boxes near the doors to collect cash or checks and envelopes on a seat back near you to identify your contribution.  You can also give using a credit or debit card using the Church app on your Apple or Android smartphone (text “GLENDALE APP” to number 77977 and you’ll receive a link to your phone’s app store to download the app) or through the church’s website (there is an “Online Giving” link at the top of the page).  Finally, you can set up an automatic “bill pay” through your bank/financial institution to be sent to the church.  This is your opportunity to give something back to God if you feel so led.

Is there a class I can take to learn more about church Membership?
Absolutely.  Classes are scheduled periodically based on interest.  If you'd like information please click here and ask about membership or "Class 101."

Any other questions we can help with?
If you have any other questions, we would love to help! Click here to contact the office and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.