What should I wear?

It used to be that people always wore their “Sunday best” clothes to worship – suit and tie for the men, dresses and hats for the women. Not so much any more. We try to strike a balance between being comfortable on one hand and being respectful to God on the other. God loves us for who we are, not how we’re dressed, so whatever you wear you will be welcome.

What time should I arrive?

We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes early.

Where should I park?

Short answer: In front of the church, or in the parking lot.

Long answer: See the visual below. Either in front of the church, along High Street, or in the parking lot (“Side Lot”).

What door do I enter through?

Short answer: The big one on the left.

Long answer: Sometimes old buildings are quirky, and local customs can be hard to intuit. There are several ways to get into our sanctuary. Most people use the door on the southeast corner of the building, which is not the one closest to the parking lot. The stairs up to the closest door are uneven, so we tend to avoid them.

If you need to avoid stairs altogether, you can come in the building using the door in the corner of the courtyard between the sanctuary and the education building. Then turn immediately to the right to enter the sanctuary. This will bring you in from the front. Not the way most visitors want to make an entrance, I know, and we’re sorry about that. Unfortunately, this is the best solution we have at the moment. We’ll be so glad to welcome you that hopefully you won’t even notice!

See the visual below for reference.

Where should I sit when I come in?

Short answer: I’d suggest sitting in the middle. If you have young kids, sit where they can see what’s going on. It helps them to understand and be engaged. Otherwise, sit where you feel comfortable.

Here’s a picture of the sanctuary from the main entrance to help you get your bearings.

There are two aisles, one on either side. This was common in the late 1800s.

Where’s the restroom?

Down the hallway, on the right. You can find the church floor plan below.

Are you handicap accessible?

Short answer: More or less.

Long answer: We are more or less handicap accessible, particularly when it comes to mobility. On the “more” side, we have designated handicapped parking spaces in front of the church. You can avoid stairs into the sanctuary by entering near the office and turning right up a slight incline. We have space for wheelchairs and walkers halfway back on one side. Our bathrooms are gender neutral, and one is wheelchair accessible with grab bars.

On the “less” side, we don’t have many helps for low vision or hearing, our outside steps are kind of uneven, the second floor and basement are only accessible by stairs, and our bathroom fixtures are period antiques.

If you have specific needs or questions, please contact us.