We've Been Waiting for You!
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I first attended Church of the Beatitudes over 30 years ago. I was looking for a church with thoughtful, provocative, inspiring preaching and quality music. I have stayed for those reasons. -Liz
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Jesus didn't turn people away, even those often rejected by others. We don’t intend to either. We are like a “company of strangers,” made family by the grace of God. God welcomes, claims, and loves all people. God also feeds our hunger, forgives our sins, and frees us from aimless wandering. This is no idle chatter. The UCC has been bold in extending an invitation to all. For example, our historic denominations were first to ordain an African American pastor (1785), a woman (1853), and a gay or lesbian person (1972).
We won't ask you to stand and make yourself known during a service, but we do ask that you complete one of the colored welcome slips found in the order of worship so that we know who you are and when you came to visit. Feel free to stay and enjoy our coffee and fellowship time on the patio between services. We would love to meet you! If you have any questions about our church, please contact Michele Mellott, Director of Welcome Ministries at 602.264.1221.
Parking
The main parking lot is located just south of the sanctuary on the east side of 7th Avenue. An overflow parking lot is located on the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and Glendale.
Children in Church
Nursery is available for infants through 3 years old for our Saturday service (5:00 pm/Nelson Hall). Children are also welcome in worship.
If your child feels a bit restless during the Sunday service, he or she is invited to a children's area located in the Narthex filled with books, crayons and quiet activities to enjoy during the service. We ask you to please return the materials to the table after the service.
- Church School begins after the choir anthem at the 9:00 a.m. service. (approximately 9:20 a.m.) for ages five through high school.
- Children's Choir for Grades 1 through 6 begins in Room 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Child Care and Church School
- Nursery: Infants through 3 year olds are welcome and nurtured in a comfortable, inviting, fun and safe nursery located in Room 12. Care is available 8:30 a.m. through noon on Sundays.
- Pre-school and Kindergarten: Children ages 3 through 6 gather for a fun and exciting educational experience in Room 13, Sundays beginning at 9:30 a.m. Young children's activities include arts and crafts, story time, play time, snacks, music and special events.
- First Grade through High School: Age-appropriate church school teachings and fun activitie
s are offered beginning at 9:30 a.m. Join this great group of students!
Handicap Accessibility
The campus of Church of the Beatitudes is handicap accessible. Areas for wheelchair seating have been created throughout the Sanctuary. Check with an usher for seating locations. Handicap parking is located just south of the sanctuary. Accessible bathrooms are located in the sanctuary building, Britt Chapel, church office and the breezeway of the east education building.
- Assistive Listening System in the Sanctuary: Ask an usher for headphones. Please return them to an usher after the service.
- Large Print Orders of Worship: If you prefer, there are large print orders of worship available at each service from an usher.
