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Your First Sunday
Come as you are. Nobody is watching the door.
Walking into a church you've never been to is genuinely uncomfortable. So here is every single thing you might be wondering — answered before you get in the car.
Minute by minute
What actually happens on a Sunday morning
If you have never been to an independent Baptist church — or any church — this is the whole thing, start to finish.
You pull in
Free parking in our own lot off Concord Road. Use the main doors under the steeple. Someone will be there to open them and say hello.
Singing
Hymns and spirit-filled music, with the words in front of you. Nobody will notice if you don’t sing a note the first week.
Offering & prayer
A plate is passed. As a guest you are not expected to put anything in it, and no one is checking.
Preaching
About 40 minutes straight from the King James Bible. Then we’re done around 12:15 and people stand around talking for a while.
Bringing kids?
The nursery is open and the classes are real
We have a staffed nursery for newborns through age six. Children seven and up sit in the service with their parents — and yes, we are completely fine with the noise that comes with that.
At 10:00 AM we run two children’s Sunday School classes alongside an adult class. These are not babysitting hours. Your kids get taught the Bible at a level they can actually follow, by people who have been doing it for years.
Each July we run Vacation Bible School — a full week of songs, games, and lessons your kids will still be quoting in September.
Straight answers
The questions people are too polite to ask
What should I wear?
Whatever you own. Some men wear a suit because that is how they were raised. Others wear jeans. You will not be the only person in the room dressed the way you’re dressed, and if you were, it still wouldn’t matter to anyone here.
Will I be asked to stand up or speak?
Our pastor may welcome visitors from the pulpit, but you are never required to stand, speak, or share anything. Sit in the back, listen, and leave when it’s over — that is a completely normal first visit and a lot of our members started exactly that way.
How long does the service last?
The Sunday morning service runs about 75 minutes, roughly 11:00 to 12:15. Sunday School beforehand is an hour. Evening service at 6:00 and Wednesday prayer at 6:30 are both shorter.
Is there coffee or something to eat?
Yes, and it is free. Coffee and donuts are served in the kitchen before and after the service, starting at 10:00 AM. Grab a cup, say hello, and stay as long as you like.
Am I expected to give money?
No. An offering is taken during the service because that is how this church is funded, but guests are not expected to participate and nobody tracks who does. If you ever want to give later, there is a page for that.
Do I have to join, sign anything, or fill out a card?
No. There is no visitor card, no sign-in sheet, and no follow-up you didn’t ask for. If you want someone to reach out, there’s a form at the bottom of this page. If you don’t, we’ll leave you alone.
What does “independent Baptist” actually mean?
It means this church answers to no denominational headquarters — no outside board tells us what to preach or who to hire. We govern ourselves under Scripture. It also means we preach and teach from the Authorized King James Version, and we publish our doctrine in full so there are no surprises.
I’m dealing with addiction. Is that a problem here?
It is the opposite of a problem. Our pastor spent years in prison ministry and our RU Recovery group meets here every Friday at 7:00 PM. Nobody in that room is going to be shocked by your story — most of them have one like it.
Is there somewhere I can listen first?
Yes, and we’d encourage it. Our sermons are posted publicly, so you can hear exactly what gets preached here before you ever walk in.
Optional, but it helps
Let us save you a seat
Tell us you’re coming and someone will meet you at the door, walk your kids to their class, and sit with you if you’d rather not sit alone. Or skip this entirely and just show up — that works too.
Find us
Aston, PA 19014
Before Sunday
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