Are you planning a visit to Monadnock Covenant Church in the future?
It is not easy visiting a new church. Whether you are new to church or new to this particular church the issues are often the same…
- Will I fit in here?
- Will the people be friendly?
- Will the people be too friendly?
- Will they ask me something about my life that I may not want to share?
- What do they really believe and do here?
- Am I welcome if I don’t believe the same things?
We try to ensure that MCC is welcoming without making you feel too conspicuous. If you wish to sit near the back, simply listen and leave as soon as the service ends, you are welcome to do so! Since most of our attendees wear name tags, we’ll offer you one when you enter our worship area. It’s your choice whether to use it or not.
As our guest, you are not expected to participate in the financial offering, but you are welcome to participate if doing so would be a meaningful act of worship for you. If you are willing, please fill out the ‘friendship folder’ with your name and address when it comes by. Our pastors like to send notes to our guests after a visit, and it is helpful if you provide that information. (We won’t give your name or address to anyone outside the church, and we won’t use it to bombard you with information … unless you ask for it.)
If you have children they are welcome in our comprehensive Children’s Church program which meets during the hour of worship. If your children are a bit shy about being in a new place, they are also welcome to stay with you in adult worship until they feel comfortable going to Children’s Church without you.
If you can stay for a cup of tea or coffee after worship that is the best opportunity for us to get acquainted. Everyone at MCC remembers what it was like visiting the church those first couple of Sundays and most are good about making others feel welcome. It has been said that people come to church for all sorts of reasons but stay for one primary reason – the friendships they make. We hope you will make many friends at MCC.
Oh, and about the possibility of ‘uncomfortable questions’ being asked: We may ask where you’re from, or how you heard about our church, or what your hobbies are… but we won’t ask you personal questions about your life. As with any first acquaintance, it takes time to build a friendship. We’ll be honored by your visit and hope to let friendship build from there… at your pace, not ours.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of our pastors by phone (352-6816) or by e-mail.
Some logistical information:
- We are located on the corner of Rt. 9 West and Base Hill Road, just past Monadnock Marketplace (Home Depot & Target)
- Our Worship Service is held at 10:15 each Sunday morning.
- Childcare is available for infants and babies during the worship hour and there is also a children’s service for older children to grade 6.