For families: The nursery opens at 9:30am and remains open through the end of the service. Children ages three through fifth grade are welcome in worship and transition to their own programs after the Children’s Blessing.
Visiting a church for the first time can feel intimidating, so we do our best to make Sunday mornings feel welcoming and unhurried. You’ll find people in everything from shorts to dress clothes, so come dressed in whatever feels comfortable to you. Feel free to participate as much or as little as you’d like. Some people sing every song while others simply listen. Some have been worshiping for years while others are experiencing church for the first time. There’s room for all of us.
When you enter the sanctuary, you’ll notice that the pews surround the communion table in a broad semi-circle, because we believe Christ’s table is at the center of our life together. Worship unfolds around a rhythm you’ll come to recognize quickly. The service moves from gathering and song through scripture and a message, and it closes every week with communion. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning after years away, we hope you’ll find a community shaped by God’s love, grace, and welcome.
On any given Sunday you may hear familiar hymns, contemporary worship songs, and special music offered by our choir or other musicians. Worship isn’t a performance. Presence matters more than perfection. While we take the sacred practice of worship seriously, we also believe joy is a gift from God, and we strive to create an experience that is both reverent and alive, meaningful and engaging for people of all ages and backgrounds.
We celebrate communion every Sunday because gathering around Christ’s table is at the heart of our worship, and everyone is welcome to participate. Most Sundays the bread and cup are passed through the pews. We eat the bread as it is passed and hold the cup until everyone has been served so we can share it together. On fifth Sundays we celebrate communion by intinction, inviting everyone to come forward, tear a piece of bread, and dip it into the cup.
We also receive an offering each week to support the ministries and mission of FCCJeff. The plate is passed during the service, giving boxes are available near the sanctuary doors, and online giving is always an option. If you are visiting with us, please don’t feel any obligation to give.
Children are an important part of our worship and community at FCCJeff. We love having children in worship, and you never need to worry if your little one makes a little noise. Those sounds are part of the joy of being a church family. Our goal is to help children know they are loved by God, welcomed by the church, and encouraged to grow in faith alongside their families.
Our nursery is open from 9:30am through the end of the worship service. Whether you’re here for Sunday School or worship, our nursery staff provides a safe and nurturing space for your child.
Preschoolers and elementary-aged children begin worship with their families. During the service, children are invited to the communion table for a special blessing, where they receive a prayer and high fives from the pastor before heading to their classes.
Our Spark class uses the Frolic curriculum from Sparkhouse to help young children discover God’s love through stories, play, music, and hands-on learning.
Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade participate in Worship and Wonder, a Montessori-inspired program that invites children to experience the stories of the Bible with curiosity, imagination, and wonder.
Our Connect class uses the Sparkhouse curriculum to help older elementary students explore scripture, ask questions, and grow in faith together. On the last Sunday of each month, Connect students remain in worship with their families.
Children are always welcome to remain in worship. Worship boxes are available at the back of the sanctuary and include coloring pages, crayons, and quiet fidget toys to help children engage throughout the service.
Students in grades 6 through 12 gather each Sunday evening at 6:00pm during the school year for food, games, conversation, and faith formation. It’s a place to build friendships, ask honest questions, and grow together.