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NEW SERVICE TIMES

BEGINNING SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH

8:30, 10:00, & 11:30 AM

Over the last several months, more and more people are gathering for worship with us on Sundays, and we’re very grateful for that. And while a full room is exciting, it also makes it harder to find seats and more challenging for newcomers to feel comfortable getting seated. We’ve especially felt this during our 10:45 AM service.

We want to help people experience Jesus and feel welcomed into our community on Sundays. Because of that, we want to do our best to make room for people and to serve people well. After much prayer and discussion, we believe the best next step to address this challenge is to move to three Sunday services.

Beginning Easter Sunday, our new service times will be 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 AM. We plan to offer Kids Classes during all three services, and Middle School will meet at 11:30 AM. We anticipate that the 10:00 service may fill up most quickly, so if you’re able to regularly attend the 8:30 or 11:30 AM service, that could be an important way to help us make room for people.

As we’ve talked through this change, one of our priorities has been caring well for our volunteers and staff and guarding against burnout. Adding a service certainly stretches us, but we believe it’s something we can do thoughtfully and responsibly for this season. It has also prompted good conversations about our long-term approach to healthy growth.

This change will require additional volunteers to help make it possible. If you feel called to step forward and serve, whether with Kids ministry, Connections team, or another area, we would love for you to do so! Serving is one of the most tangible ways we care for one another and for those who are new among us. You can sign up to serve here.

Many have found it helpful over the years to attend one service and serve or attend a class at another. With these new service times, it provides an opportunity for you to consider adopting this rhythm as well. These additional service times also create space for us to invite friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members to come with us. As we make this move, consider who you might invite with you.

Our team has worked hard to think through the many details this change involves, and we know there will still be things we learn along the way. We’re committed to listening, adjusting, and serving people well as we move forward together.

Thank you for your flexibility, your prayers, and your shared commitment to our mission. Let’s continue to help people find and follow Jesus by making room for people on Sundays!

New Service Times 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am - Starting Sunday April 5th

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