What should I expect?
It’s understandable that you may have some questions about what you and your family can expect on a typical Sunday morning at Medway. That’s why we’ve listed some common questions and answers below. Iif we don’t answer your questions here, please shoot us a note at info@medwaychurch.org.
We’d love to hear from you, and we look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Which service should I attend?
- What should I wear to Medway?
- Where do I park?
- What do I do once I get there?
- Am I going to stand out because I’m a visitor?
- Should I do anything to let you know who I am?
- Will I be asked to give money?
- Will people be unfriendly or too friendly?
- Will I be welcome even if I don’t believe the same things?
- Will my children like going to Medway?
Which service should I attend?
Our Sunday morning services are identical to each other, so whichever is most convenient for you should be the one you attend. Childcare and kids’ activities are available all service times. Jr. High and Sr. High currently meet at 10:15 am for their own activities.
What should I wear to Medway?
We truly have a come-as-you-are culture at Medway. On any given Sunday, you’ll see plenty of people wearing jeans and t-shirts, while there are others who choose to dress in “business casual” attire.
Where do I park?
We always reserve several spots up close for people who are visiting our church for the first time. Those who regularly attend should park in the Medway Elementary parking lot, which is right next door to the church and offers much more parking.
What do I do once I get there?
Hopefully you’ll come early so you can enjoy our free breakfast (8 – 10 am) with your family before your service begins, and when we say breakfast, we don’t mean a continental breakfast. This is a full-service, made-to-order breakfast that has built a far-reaching reputation. So if you do come for breakfast, you’ll want to head downstairs to our basement and get in line to place your order.
As the service time approaches, you’ll want to head toward Medway’s main entrance, where you’ll find “greeters” who can show you where to drop off your kids for Sunday morning classes and give you the program for that Sunday’s services. Our greeters will be able to answer any questions you may have such as where the bathrooms are or anything else you can think of.
Am I going to stand out because I’m a visitor?
Even though Medway UMC has been around for over 150 years, the church has been growing like wild fire in the past few years, which means that we have new people coming to church every week. Chances are there will be several people who introduce themselves to you simply because they may realize that they have never met you before. We don’t do anything like ask you to stand up and introduce yourself during service or wear nametags or anything like that, so you can be as inconspicuous as you want to be.
Should I do anything to let you know who I am?
We love to know who our new visitors are so we can answer any questions they may have or simply to say we’re glad to have them at Medway! We pass an attendance pad during the offering that you can fill out to let us know who you are. We’d also encourage you to pick up a visitor gift bag on your way out the door.
Will I be asked to give money?
Actually, just the opposite. We make it a point to ask our visitors NOT to give when we pass around the baskets. Our giving is for people who consider Medway their home church, and have seen first-hand how it is changing lives. For us, giving is just one of the ways we worship and give back to God. If you feel uncomfortable about not putting anything in the basket, we’d encourage you to place a blank envelope in as it’s passed around. No one else will know!
Will people be unfriendly or too friendly?
We’re a pretty friendly church, but not in an obnoxious way. Most of our visitors comment on how welcome they felt and how there is just a warm feeling in the church.
Will I be welcome even if I don’t believe the same things?
Absolutely. Most of our growth has come from families and individuals who never went to church before coming to Medway. Many came not knowing for sure what they should believe, perhaps just knowing that they needed help dealing with everyday life. We like to say we’re a hospital for sinners, not a hotel for saints. Our church is full of people battling addictions, dealing with abusive situations, struggling with debt….you name it. Developing a relationship with God is a journey, and we don’t care where you are along that journey, but we do want to help you take the next step forward.
Will my children like going to Medway?
Chances are your children will love Medway! Many times the children get hooked before the parents, which is evidenced by the exponential growth of our children’s programs.