What to expect on Sunday morning

What kind of people attend RSL?
RSL is a young church where many different types of people gather.  It is our desire that the RSL community would be as beautifully diverse as our city is.  The Gospel breaks down all sorts of barriers that separate people and RSL is a community bound by that hope. 

How should I dress?
However you would like.  Styles and preferences vary so come dressed comfortably.  Shorts, dresses, sandals or boots.

What happens when I get there?
When you arrive, you can make your way to the information table.  There you wiil find information on who RSL is and someone will be able to answer any immediate questions you may have.  Grab a bulletin, a cup of coffee, and when you hear the music then you can begin to make your way into the Worship Service.

What about children?
We love children and they are welcome to stay in the service!  RSL hires professionally trained and equipped childcare workers in the nursery for ages 0-3.  There will also be at least one RSL volunteer to play and care for your children in the nursery.  You will find "Sermon Sacks" as you enter the worship service for kids 4 and up.  Crayons, puzzles, and other goodies for your children to play with will be in each wiggle box for your kiddos to enjoy during the service.  Don't worry about your children making noise.  It reminds each of us of the beauty of childhood and the gift of life.

What is the service like?
The worship service is a dialogue (of sorts) between the community and God. The service includes music, prayers (silent and spoken), readings from Scripture, greeting one another (friendly and brief), a sermon, an offering, the Eucharist (a celebration of an ancient meal also known as the Lord's Supper), and a closing prayer.  The worship service lasts for about an hour, give or take a few minutes.

Am I required to do anything during the service?
No. An invitation to join in the Eucharist is given to all who profess to believe the Christian faith. If you don't believe or are not sure, we ask you not to participate in this part of the service. We would not ask you to do anything that would compromise your conscience or authenticity.

Why does RSL meet in Community Centers, Schools, and homes?
RSL is a young church and as such, does not yet have a building of her own.  However, part of the beauty of being in the stage that RSL is in is that we get to think creatively about how to use space in our city.  We consider a great privilege to use the spaces we have used thus far and we consider it a wonderful opportunity to care for others by caring for the facilities we meet in.  A time will come when RSL has her own building, but even then the design will be for the building to be a place where others in our community can meet as well.  We do not exist simply for the sake of ourselves.  We exist to be an encouragement to our community and neighbors and we look forward to more chances to do so.