Visitor Frequently Asked Questions

Who is welcome at the church?
Where is the church?
Do you have plenty of parking?
What time is the Sunday worship service?
Where do I enter the building?
Are there Sunday School classes?
What is the worship service like?
What should I wear?
Are children welcome in worship?
What can I expect when I arrive in the Sanctuary?
How do you celebrate Holy Communion?
What is the UCC?
What if I have more questions?

 

Who is welcome at the church?
Everyone! Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey you are welcome here!

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Where is the church?
The building is situated on a scenic hill at 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, PA 18059. See our Directions page for a map and directions.

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Do you have plenty of parking?
Yes! There are parking lots on either side of the church. Parking is available near both entrances for those with disabilities.

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What time is the Sunday worship service?
Worship is at 10:15 am Sunday School at 9:00 am
During the summer (typically June through Labor Day) we worship at 9:00 am and there are no Sunday School Classes

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Where do I enter the building?
From the East Parking Lot: (Closer to Rt. 145):
You will see an entry with a sidewalk. Enter there and it will take you into the lower level. Fellowship Hall, the sanctuary, and adult Sunday School classrooms are upstairs. You may use the stairs by the entry or the elevator which is around the corner. To enter the children’s Sunday School wing, just proceed on the lower level around the corner and through the door.

From the West Parking Lot (Storage Shed):
You will see a double door entry. Entering there you can access the upper or lower level. You can get to the upper level by a short flight of stairs or a ramp. On the upper level you will see the sanctuary. Off the hallway behind the sanctuary, you will find adult classrooms, a family room, a cloak room, and Fellowship Hall straight ahead. If you take the stairs down to the lower level, you will find classrooms for children and youth.

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Are there Sunday School classes?
Yes!  Sunday School for children, youth, and adults is offered from the second week in September to the end of May. Classes are held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Two adult classes are located on the upper level across the hall from the sanctuary. Classes for children, youth, confirmation, and high school are located in the lower level. Confirmation classes are held for middle school age children and run for two years.

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What is the worship service like?
Our worship service is a spirited traditional service. We are an excellent singing church with a talented organist and choir leader. The service is projected on the wall for all to follow along. We also have hymnals for those who like to sing the different parts. For a sample sermon please click on the worship tab and scroll down to the sermon library. The service usually lasts about an hour.

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What should I wear?
Our congregation varies in dress. Some are in their Sunday best and others are more casual. Wear whatever helps you to worship.

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Are children welcome in worship?
We encourage children to participate in worship and it is okay if they add to the worship with the occasional cry, coo, or exclamation. We usually have a children’s message during worship. If you become uncomfortable with your child in worship and feel that he or she needs a break, you may take him or her to our Family Room located immediately behind the sanctuary. In the Family Room you will find some toys, books, and puzzles. The bathrooms have changing stations. You can also receive communion in the Family Room.

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What can I expect when I arrive in the Sanctuary?
Before worship we invite you to take a look around at the cross and the various windows. You can preview the bulletin and the announcements. You may feel free to greet others. When the service commences, we will begin with a welcome and announcements. Announcements, hymns, and other pertinent information is printed in the bulletin and also projected on the front and back walls. Following the announcements there will be a prelude with time to focus our thoughts on worship. Hearing assist devices and large print bulletins/hymnals are available.

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How do you celebrate Holy Communion?
We celebrate Holy Communion the first Sunday of each month, as well as at special services such as Easter. We bring the elements to you on a tray while you remain seated. We welcome all followers of Jesus Christ to take part in communion. It is our tradition to offer communion to those who have been baptized and confirmed or baptized as an adult.

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What is the UCC?
The United Church of Christ is a Christian denomination that began in 1957 with the merger of The Congregational Christian Church and The Evangelical and Reformed Church. We find unity as members of the body of Christ. We find mission in the call to follow Christ. We listen for God’s Still Speaking Word through the Bible. For more on the UCC – go to www.UCC.org

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What if I have more questions?
If you have questions before or after the service, many of the members wear name tags so you can easily identify them as someone who can help you feel at home here.
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Please contact the church office by phone at 610-262-8061 or by emailing  the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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