Our services and classes are open to everyone. We welcome you to join with us at any time. Also, we understand it might be a little daunting for those who have never attended a church service before or are unfamiliar with our style of worship. To make it easier, this page gives you some idea of what to expect. If you are still nervous after reading this, contact the Church Office and we will arrange for someone to meet you and show you around.

Before Service

To begin with, you need to know where we are. Here's a convenient map and driving directions. You may park in any available space in our parking lot, being mindful of dedicated spots for those with special needs. Services are held in the large building directly on Roxas St. and the main entrance is on the east side of the building, facing a courtyard. Should you need the "facilities", restrooms are located just outside the main doors to the church. Dress as casually or informally as you feel comfortable, we're just glad to have you join us! Most folks are somewhere in the middle.

During Service

Santa Cruz Community Church is a friendly church. Be prepared to be warmly greeted and engaged in conversation. When you arrive at the door you will be offered a worship bulletin with an outline of the service, and activities for the week If you arrive late, just help yourself to a seat. If you need to leave early, no-one will complain if you slip out. You may sit anywhere, no seats are reserved. The church is accessible to those needing wheelchairs or walkers. Once inside, wheelchairs can be placed next to shorter pews, in convenient locations. We encourage people to bring a Bible if they have one. If not, Bibles are provided in the pew for your convenience. When it's time to stand to read a Bible verse, sing or pray, an asterisk in the worship bulletin will alert you. If you are not sure what to do, just follow everyone else or, if you prefer, you can just remain seated throughout the service. The service will include a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary worship choruses. You are under no obligation to join in any of the singing. Children are welcome in our service. Believing it is important for parents, grandparents, and children to worship together, children are invited to our services. It is our practice to let parents and children decide what level of participation they feel comfortable with. We provide a church time class for children to be excused from the worship service. Nursery facilities are available for parents of infants. Sermons are Biblical in nature but contemporary in application as current topics and life issues are discussed. You are not expected to contribute to the work of the church (that's our responsibility) so don't feel embarrassed to pass the collection plate without putting anything in it. Many church members contribute once a month, so you won't be the only one just passing the plate on. The first Sunday of each month is Communion Sunday. We invite all who have professed faith in Christ, regardless of their church affiliation, to participate with us if they like. If you are unsure of the meaning of communion, feel free to ask the pastor, or the person who greeted you at the door and we will gladly explain it to you.

Before Service

Starting at 10:30 each Sunday we have a gathering called "Welcome Fellowship Coffee". Everyone is invited for a Fellowship time before Church service starts. This is an informal gathering where you can meet new friends or visit with long term acquaintances.

10:30 AMWelcome Fellowship Coffee 11:00 AMWorship Service