Christ Church: What to Expect

Christ Church Santa Fe
Worship Arts Center
1213 Don Gaspar Avenue
Sunday Services at 10:15 a.m.
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Visiting a new church can be intimidating. We hope this brief introduction will help make you feel at home and we look forward to seeing you!

What kind of people are there?
Christ Church Santa Fe is an eclectic bunch—just like Santa Fe. You're likely to bump into a cowboy, an artist, students, business folks, a mom, single folks, a grandpa, you name it.

How should I dress?
Clothing styles vary. Some folks wear jeans and boots, others wear jackets and dresses. Wear what you like. There is no code or norm. If you wear a large duck costume, you might stand out. Then again, you might not. This is Santa Fe.

What happens when I get there?
Christian life classes begin at 9:15 a.m. for children. Coffee is available by 9:30 a.m. Grab a cup (we serve killer organic coffee), chat, and mill about until the service starts at 10:15 a.m.. We encourage you to pick up a worship bulletin and visit the Information Table. Browse the bulletin and you'll see all aspects of the service written there. If you have any questions, just ask.

What about children?
We're for them! Children are welcome throughout the service. This is a worshipping community and not an Ivy League library. We have a trained, friendly, staffed nursery for your convenience. We have a special prayer time for the children during the service where we hand out a healthy snack. Children are welcome to eat the snack during the service (if that's OK with you parents and guardians). During the sermon (20 minutes) the children are invited to attend Gospel Interaction—a kid-friendly class to engage with and learn about the Christian faith. After Gospel Interaction the kids come back into the service to join their parents and guardians for the Eucharist (the Lord's Supper).

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.

How long does the service last?
About 70 minutes. Sometimes a little longer on special occasions, such as Christmas Eve, Easter, and baptisms.

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.