Plan to Worship
If you’re looking for a church home, perhaps you’ve found it today.
If you’re passing through, we’re pleased to have you as our guest.
If you have a ministry need, we offer ourselves to you.
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9am Traditional Worship
Both in-person and streamed online
Liturgy and hymns
Music features organ, piano, chancel choir, brass ensemble, and bells.
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10:30am Contemporary Worship
Both in-person and streamed online
Worship led by WINGS Band
During summer months, 10:30 worship is outdoors in the grove, weather permitting.
Be Our Guest
Welcome Desk
Pick up both a gift bag as a thank you for your presence and also information on our church so you can learn more about us.
Coffee Time
Connect with others while enjoying a cup of fair-trade coffee and a treat in the Commons or Plaza.
Children
We love children in worship! Our hope is that both children and adults feel valued at church. We have activity bags and a play area in the worship center for young children. Also know we welcome your children in our Sunday morning programming (Sept through May), even on your first Sunday. You will fill out a short sign-in form when you arrive.
Nursery
Nursery is provided for children aged six weeks to three years at the 9 am and 10:30 am gathering. Once signed in, you'll receive a pager.
Parking and Entrances
The Woodbury location has two parking lots, one right off Steepleview and one on the back side of the building. The best doors to enter are doors #1 and #2 off these parking lots. The doors say "hello & welcome."
A Few Additional Things We'd Like You to Know....
We Believe All Belong in Worship
You will find that children are particularly comfortable in worship at The Grove, and we celebrate their presence even when it means a little extra chatter. We also honor the presence of those with disabilities. You will likely notice our care and inclusiveness.
The Comfort Factor
We understand that visiting a church for the first time can be a bit tricky. Every church has its own ways of doing things and visitors kind of jump into the flow. When you visit The Grove, we hope you'll feel welcomed but not overwhelmed. We hope to answer any questions you might have, and we'll try to be explicit about some of our habits and happenings during worship. Sometimes guests like to know what the typical person wears to worship. We want you to wear what makes you feel comfortable. You will find some people in their "Sunday best," others in jeans and tennis shoes, and everything in between.
Communion
We serve communion on the first Sunday of the month. Since communion is about grace, it's open to everyone, including children, people from other faith traditions, and people who are still working out their faith. We use exclusively gluten-free bread and grape juice.
Beyond Sundays
Worship is important at The Grove; it's how we come together as a larger community to honor each other and connect with God. But the church exists wherever we are in the world, so throughout the week, we have lots of opportunities for learning, serving and connecting. Explore our website to get a sample of what we're about beyond Sundays.