visitors are always welcome at eastside!
We would love to have you as our guest at any of our worship services. We understand that visiting a new church can be a somewhat strange and threatening experience so we want you to have the information you need to plan your visit.
So what can you expect at our church?
Seating: There are no reserved seats. Feel free to sit anywhere you wish!
Singing: Our singing is a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment) and congregational. We make this choice because we want to encourage everyone to participate fully in praise. We sing a blend of older hymns and newer praise songs. Our singing is led by a worship leader in singing four-part harmony. Song lyrics are projected on a screen. We use Praise & Harmony a cappella videos for new songs to encourage everyone to sing.
Lord’s Supper/Communion: The Lord’s Supper will always be part of our Sunday morning worship assembly. In this communion, we remember Jesus and emphasize the central place of His cross in our faith. Since the cross is at the center of who we are, we partake of the communion each and every Sunday. Often the comments before communion will be as important to the service as is a sermon.
Offering: The work of the church is supported by free-will offerings of the members. As our guest, you are not expected to make a donation.
Preaching: The sermon will be 20-25 minutes long, and it will be centered in Scripture. If our study raises any questions, please feel free to ask someone after services. After the sermon, an invitation will be offered for those with a prayer request or a desire to be baptized. At this time, we will stand and sing a song.
Beliefs: You can read more about the Church of Christ and our beliefs here.
Child Care: Children are welcome in the auditorium but we have a nursing and cry room available. We also have children’s church for 3-year-olds through 2nd graders.
Watch: If you can’t make it to one of our worship services, connect with us on Facebook and watch our services live!
Ministries: Get involved! Learn more about our Ministries and Small Groups here.