Everything you'd want to know before Sunday.
The most common reason people don't come is that they don't know what they're walking into. So here it is, in order, with nothing left out.
Start to finish.
Five things happen. None of them are surprising, and none of them require you to do anything you didn't plan on.
Park anywhere
Free lot directly out front. If it's full, the overflow is signed. Someone in a lanyard is watching for people who look like it's their first time — that's on purpose.
Check in your kids
The CKidz desk is just inside the doors. Fifteen minutes early makes it painless the first time. You'll get matching code stickers — yours and theirs.
Get coffee, find a seat
There's coffee, it's free, and nobody minds if you carry it in. Sit wherever. The back row is not reserved for anyone.
Music, then a message
About 25 minutes of worship, then roughly 35 minutes of teaching straight out of the Bible, in plain language, about things you're actually dealing with.
Leave, or stay as long as you like
You won't be singled out, asked to stand up, asked to introduce yourself, or asked to give. If you want to talk to someone, the Connect table is by the doors and there will be a person at it. If you want to walk straight to your car, that's a completely normal thing to do and nobody will chase you.
Whether you're new to faith, have questions, or have been a Christ follower for a long time, our services are a safe place.
The honest answers.
What should I wear?
Whatever you'd wear to run errands. Jeans, shorts, work boots, a hoodie. Some people dress up because they like to. Nobody is checking, and you will not be the only one in jeans.
How long is the service?
About 75 minutes, start to finish. Services are at 8:15, 10:00, and 11:30 AM — pick whichever fits your morning.
What do I do with my kids?
CKidz runs at all three services, from six weeks old through fifth grade. Every leader is background-checked and trained. Check-in gives you and your child matching code stickers, and only the person with the matching sticker can pick up. Kids are welcome in the main service too, if that's what your family prefers.
Will I be singled out or asked to stand?
No. We don't do that. There's no "stand up if you're a visitor" moment.
Am I going to be asked for money?
There's a giving moment in the service, but it's not directed at guests and nothing is passed to you. If you're new, you're our guest — giving is for people who already call this home.
What if I'm late?
Come anyway. We would rather have you late than not at all. Someone will still be at the door.
What's the music like?
Contemporary — a full band, songs you may have heard on the radio and songs you haven't. Loud enough that nobody can hear you sing, if that's a concern.
I have questions about faith. Is that a problem?
The opposite. Questions are the normal starting point, not a sign something's wrong. Nobody here needs you to have it figured out.
Is the building accessible?
Yes — ground-level entry and accessible seating and restrooms. If you need anything specific, email us ahead and we'll have it ready.
Tell us you're coming.
You absolutely do not have to. But if you do, someone will be watching for you by name, your kids' check-in will already be in the system, and you'll skip the paperwork at the desk.
- Ashtabula
- 3315 N Ridge Rd E, Ashtabula, OH 44004
- Services
- Sundays 8:15 | 10:00 | 11:30 AM
- Online
- Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM
- Questions
- info@bethecity.com
Plan your visit
Let us know on Church CenterWe'll see you Sunday.
8:15, 10:00, or 11:30 AM at 3315 N Ridge Rd E. Or 9:00 and 10:30 online, if this week that's what's realistic.