Outdoor Worship Registration
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We are excited to worship with you in God's original sanctuary of the trees at United Christian Church every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 8:30 AM. Our main goal and concern is keeping everyone as safe as possible. To that concern we ask you to:
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Outdoor Worship FAQs
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When does it start? The outdoor service starts at 8:30 a.m. On Easter Sunday, we will also have a second sunrise service at 7:00 AM. We know it's early! Hopefully the early hour will help keep the temperature tolerable when we go into the summer months and not interfere with our successful 10 AM online service. What do I need to bring? We ask that you to bring your own mask and lawn chair, but there are also benches available for those without chairs. Water fountains will not be available, so you may want to bring a water bottle. Will there be communion? Yes, if you would like. We will have communion kits on a table as you enter. You may take one if you like or bring your own elements from home. This is the only time in the service when you may remove your mask if you wish. We also respect that some of you may not wish to take communion right now, and that's fine too. |
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Do I need to wear a mask?
We ask that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask at all times, except when taking communion.
Is the Outdoor Sanctuary accessible?
Unfortunately, it is not handicap accessible. The ground is uneven. If this may be a problem for you, we encourage you to bring a walking stick or join us for our online service at 10 AM.
Where do I park?
Please park every other space on the North or South side of the building to access the outdoor sanctuary (the side facing Parmer or behind the church). Please do not park in front of the of the church facing Amplify as you will not be able to walk through the church building. You may find the Outdoor Sanctuary by following the signs located along the sidewalk on the East side of the building (facing MoPac).
Will there be restrooms available?
There will be two all-gender restrooms available. You may access them by entering the office doors nearest the playground at the southeast side of the building. We ask that you do not form a line inside the building for the restrooms. Hand sanitizer stations and Clorox wipes are available before and after you enter the building.
What happens if it rains?
Upon registration, you will be asked to provide a cell phone number and/or email. You will be contacted if the service is cancelled due to inclement weather by text or email.
For how many people should I register?
We would like to gauge how many chairs will be set out, so if you anticipate your child will be sitting in your lap, there's no need to register them. Just register the number of chairs for which we need to make space.
Can I bring my pet?
We are excited to offer an "All God's Creatures" worship service this fall for our furry friends. For now, however, we will begin our Outdoor Worship with just human animals. Service animals, however, are always welcome.
Will there be childcare or a children's sermon?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide these important ministries at this time due to the complications that coronavirus and social distancing impose. Your little ones, however, are more than welcome to join us.
Will there be singing?
Yes and no. We will have masked musicians present, but again, to be respectful to the comfort level of all our worshippers, we encourage you to listen or hum along.
Will there be bulletins?
Yes and no. You can participate in the service easily without one, but for those who prefer to know what's coming next, a bulletin will be emailed to you before the service at the contact you provide on your registration.
What if I'm vaccinated - can I hug my friends?
We still strongly encourage you to keep a social distance while on church grounds, even if you're vaccinated. In order that we might abound in grace, please keep in mind that some friends may want to hug you or shake your hand, but they just may not be comfortable with that just yet.
What if this service fills up but I still want to come?
If the 8:30 AM service fills, we will either move the service to the picnic area next to the playground depending on the circumstance.
We ask that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask at all times, except when taking communion.
Is the Outdoor Sanctuary accessible?
Unfortunately, it is not handicap accessible. The ground is uneven. If this may be a problem for you, we encourage you to bring a walking stick or join us for our online service at 10 AM.
Where do I park?
Please park every other space on the North or South side of the building to access the outdoor sanctuary (the side facing Parmer or behind the church). Please do not park in front of the of the church facing Amplify as you will not be able to walk through the church building. You may find the Outdoor Sanctuary by following the signs located along the sidewalk on the East side of the building (facing MoPac).
Will there be restrooms available?
There will be two all-gender restrooms available. You may access them by entering the office doors nearest the playground at the southeast side of the building. We ask that you do not form a line inside the building for the restrooms. Hand sanitizer stations and Clorox wipes are available before and after you enter the building.
What happens if it rains?
Upon registration, you will be asked to provide a cell phone number and/or email. You will be contacted if the service is cancelled due to inclement weather by text or email.
For how many people should I register?
We would like to gauge how many chairs will be set out, so if you anticipate your child will be sitting in your lap, there's no need to register them. Just register the number of chairs for which we need to make space.
Can I bring my pet?
We are excited to offer an "All God's Creatures" worship service this fall for our furry friends. For now, however, we will begin our Outdoor Worship with just human animals. Service animals, however, are always welcome.
Will there be childcare or a children's sermon?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide these important ministries at this time due to the complications that coronavirus and social distancing impose. Your little ones, however, are more than welcome to join us.
Will there be singing?
Yes and no. We will have masked musicians present, but again, to be respectful to the comfort level of all our worshippers, we encourage you to listen or hum along.
Will there be bulletins?
Yes and no. You can participate in the service easily without one, but for those who prefer to know what's coming next, a bulletin will be emailed to you before the service at the contact you provide on your registration.
What if I'm vaccinated - can I hug my friends?
We still strongly encourage you to keep a social distance while on church grounds, even if you're vaccinated. In order that we might abound in grace, please keep in mind that some friends may want to hug you or shake your hand, but they just may not be comfortable with that just yet.
What if this service fills up but I still want to come?
If the 8:30 AM service fills, we will either move the service to the picnic area next to the playground depending on the circumstance.