SundaysWhittier
Come as you are. Sit anywhere.
A neighborhood church with two services on Sunday morning, a nursery that knows your kid’s name by week two, and coffee after.
Two services, the same sermon.
Pick the one that fits your morning. Kids programs run during both. Sample
| Time | Service | What it’s like | Length | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Early service | Hymns, an organ and a choir. The quieter of the two. | 65 min | |
| 11:00 | Late service | A band and newer songs. Louder, and coffee in hand is fine. | 65 min |
What happens, in order
| Part | Minutes | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Songs | 20 | Words are on the screens. Sing, or just listen. |
| Welcome and prayer | 5 | One short welcome. Nobody asks guests to stand up. |
| Reading | 5 | The passage is read out loud and shown on the screens. |
| Sermon | 30 | One talk on the passage, about half an hour. |
| Closing song | 5 | Then you’re free to go, or stay for coffee. |
On the first Sunday of the month, communion adds about ten minutes.
Your first Sunday, in four steps.
- 01ParkThe lot off Arbor Street. The first row by the courtyard is saved for first-time guests.
- 02Check in the kidsAt the kids desk in the courtyard. You get a sticker with a number; your kid gets the match.
- 03Find a seatAnywhere. The back rows fill first, so there’s usually room up front.
- 04Stay for coffeeIn the courtyard after both services. Stop by the welcome table and say hi, no forms.
Now in the series: Neighbors.
Four Sundays in Luke on the people next door, across the street and on the other side of the argument. Sample series
| No. | Title | Passage | Sunday | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who is my neighbor? | Luke 10:25–37 | Oct 11, 2026 | |
| 2 | The guest list | Luke 14:12–24 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| 3 | Come down from the tree | Luke 19:1–10 | Oct 25, 2026 | |
| 4 | Love your enemies | Luke 6:27–36 | Nov 1, 2026 |
During the week.
Times are p.m. except Tuesday prayer and the Saturday work morning. Sample
| Day | Time | What | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 7:00 | Prayer before work | Half an hour in the chapel. Come late, leave early. |
| Wed | 6:00 | Dinner and kids night | Everyone eats at long tables. $5 a plate, kids free. |
| Thu | 7:00 | Small groups | Eight to twelve people in a home around Whittier, reading the week’s passage. |
| Fri | 7:00 | Students | Grades 6 to 12 in the hall. Games, food, a talk, rides home on request. |
| Sat | 9:00 | Work morning | Second Saturday of the month: weeding, painting, fixing what broke. |
What we believe, in everyday words.
You don’t have to believe any of this to come. Here’s where we stand, so you know.
- GodThere is one God, who made everything and still cares about all of it, including you.
- JesusJesus of Nazareth is God come close. He lived, taught, healed, died on a cross and rose again.
- GraceYou can’t earn God’s love, and you can’t lose it by having a bad week.
Who to ask.
Write to the person who handles it, or call the office at (562) 555-0137.
- Lead pastorPreaches most Sundays and meets with anyone who asks.pastor@example.com
- Care pastorHospital visits, weddings, funerals and hard weeks.care@example.com
- Kids directorNursery through 5th grade, and every background check.kids@example.com
- Students directorGrades 6 to 12, Friday nights and summer camp.students@example.com
- MusicThe choir, the band and whoever plays the organ.music@example.com
- OfficeRoom bookings, the calendar and the coffee order.office@example.com