Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What times are your Sunday morning services?
A. 9:00 Contemporary service, with a praise team, guitars, keyboard and drums, and an 11:00 Traditional service with organ, orchestra and choir. On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate Communion at both services. For more about worship, click here.

Q. What time is Sunday school?
A. We offer adult Sunday school sessions at 9:00 (varies, with some adult classes beginning at 9:15 and 9:30, also) and 10:45. Our Sunday morning children's worship, Journeyland, begins at 9:00 with check-in beginning at 8:45. It continues until 10:15. At 10:45 we have a more traditional program for children, Discovery Cove, which ends at noon.

Q. Do you have a Mother's Morning Out program or a Preschool?
A. Yes! Click here for Preschool/Kindergarten info.

Q. How do I arrange a baptism for my child?
A. We baptize children of members during Sunday worship services. Baptisms are scheduled in advance by calling the church office at 770-345-5969.

Q. How do I become a member?
A. First, attend our newcomer's Compass Course to find out more about membership. You can then join by Confession of Faith, by Reaffirmation of Faith, or by Transfer of Membership.

• Confession of Faith is the initial entrance into membership in the church, when a person confesses faith for the first time in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If you are not baptized you will need to be baptized and then take the vows of membership. (We recognize Baptism from all Christian churches, and your children do not need to be baptized when you join.)
• Reaffirmation of Faith is the renewing of an initial confession of faith after a period of inactivity or not being on a church membership roll.
• Transfer of Membership may be from another United Methodist Church or a Christian church of another denomination.

Every member commits to be actively involved in the life of the church by their prayers, their presence, their gifts and their service.

Q. Do you allow non-member weddings?
A. We do, depending on the church schedule. Call the church office for details, 770-345-5969.

Q. Do you offer counseling?
A. We have Stephen Ministers for Christian caregiving--a Christian friend's support and listening ear--in certain life stages and situations.

We can also recommend Christian counseling centers.

Q. Can an outside group use your facility for a meeting?
A. We require that a member of the church unlock the building and be on hand during any meeting. If you are a member and your outside group would like to use the building for an activity or meeting, call the church office at 770-345-5969 or email Dana Bryant, Facilities Coordinator, for more information.

For receptions, parties, and "large group" activities, please contact Dana Bryant, Facilities Coordinator for costs, etc.

Valerie Norris, Communications Coordinator
770-345-5969, ext. 207