What to Expect

Due to the concerning trend in COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County, we are currently SUSPENDING in-person Sunday worship services until further notice; services will continue to be offered online. 

For the status of Thursday night groups, please contact the group leader directly or contact us to get the most current information.

The information is up-to-date as of July 3, 2020

When are your Services?
Sunday Morning
   9:30am Church Worship Service (held in the Multi-Purpose Room [MPR])
  • This is a family service: children will remain in service for the entire time, and we are not able to offer nursery or toddler care at this time.

What should I expect on Sunday Morning (post-COVID-19)?
  • We ask that you plan to park and enter the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) 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 Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) 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 covering is now REQUIRED in all Places of Public Accommodation in Maricopa County, per a unanimous resolution by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.  We will continue to have face masks on hand if you forgot yours (or don’t have one).  
 
  • In light of the present circumstances, we’d now ask for everyone to refrain from ANY physical contact with anyone outside of their family/party on Sunday mornings.
 
  • We will not have congregational singing, due to the greater potential for aerosol spread of the virus if someone is unknowingly infected.  We will be exploring alternate ways to express worship to God until we can safely resume congregational singing. 
 
  • 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 will be discouraging some of the social practices that could spread the virus if someone is unknowingly infected:  the Cafe and playground will remain closed until further notice, we will not hold a meet and greet, and we ask you to avoid arriving too early or hanging around after service to socialize. 
 
  • If you are sick or presenting flu-like symptoms, we ask you to refrain from joining us in-person until you have recovered.
 
  • If you are in a vulnerable category (adults 65 and over and people of all ages with underlying medical conditions), we encourage you to refrain 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?
Due to COVID-19, face coverings are now required in any Place of Public Accommodation in Maricopa County.  We will continue to have face masks on hand if you forgot yours (or don’t have one).  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.  

What is the music like?
Due to COVID-19, we are suspending congregational singing on Sunday mornings until we can safely resume doing so.  The following information reflects our tradition for congregational singing: 
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.

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?
Due to COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending children and youth Sunday mornings classes until further notice.  Some Thursday night groups are meeting; please check with the group leader or contact us for for more information about that.  The following information reflects our "normal" activities 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.