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Where and when does Antioch meet?
Antioch meets at Summit High School at 10:00 a.m. Sunday mornings.
How do I get there?
Go north on Mt. Washington dr and turn left onto Crossing. There is a detailed map to guide you under Welcome in the Antioch Meeting Places option.
Where should I park?
You are welcome to park in any parking spot within the Summit High School parking lot.
Where are the church offices?
The church offices are located at 61396 S. Hwy 97 (the south end of town) across from Wendy’s and behind the gas station. We are in office #229.
How long is the service?
The service should run no longer than and hour and 30 minutes – we will end promptly at 11:30 a.m.
Why do churches have a time of music and singing?
Christians have always seen music & singing as a means of engaging the emotions as we pray to God, give thanks to God, focus on God and seek to experience God. At Antioch we hope that the time of music is deep, meaningful and God honoring. Feel free to sing along or listen as you feel comfortable. (To read more about worship at Antioch, click here.)
Will there be something to eat/drink at the service?
There is a “Coffee Hour” from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. in the commons area with food and espresso drinks.
How should I dress?
Most people at our service are dressed casually, particularly during the summer.
Will there be someone to help me find my way around?
We know that visiting a new church can feel intimidating and maybe even uncomfortable. Our goal when you visit Antioch is to make you feel welcomed. We will have greeters who can assist you with whatever questions you may have. We also have a visitors/welcome area where you can find a helpful person and brochures on the church and various ministries.
Are there kid and youth activities?
We have a wonderful kids program. All of the Children's activities are located in the kid's block. Just take a quick left before the auditorium and you won't miss it!
Will they be able to contact me if my child needs me?
We offer individual vibrating pagers to all nursery and toddler parents.
How do I know the children’s ministries are safe?
We realize that leaving your children with strangers is often unnerving. Our friendly children’s workers have all had a background screening and undergone training. We also try to keep the ratio of children’s workers to kids as low as possible. Parents are also welcome to stay with their children at any time.
How can I get involved?
There are many different areas you can be involved in at Antioch. Please e-mail the church office at info@antiochchurch.org or visit the welcome area on Sunday mornings to find out more.
What Bible translation is used in the service?
Typically, the New International Version (NIV) is what we use on Sunday mornings. Occasionally, we will be reading from the English Standard Version (ESV).
What is unique about Antioch?
We strongly believe that church is not a building, but a community of people. This means we treat people not as commodities, but as friends and family. Accordingly, we work hard to get people involved in areas they are passionate about rather than pigeonholing them in areas that the staff is passionate about – which would only wear people down and burden them with guilt.
What does the name “Antioch” mean?
We took our name from the church at Antioch (in modern day Turkey) talked about in the book of Acts. From that community we derived our 4 commitments: Christ Centered, Authentic Spirituality, Inclusive Community & Missional. (To read more about the meaning of “Antioch” and our 4 commitments, click here.)
Would I be able to receive a newsletter about upcoming events in the church?
You can sign up for our newsletter on this web site or by e-mailing us at newsletter@antiochchurch.org
Do you plan on having/building a church in the future?
We enjoy not having our own buildings right now (it helps remind us that church is about people and not about buildings), but at some point down the road we hope to have facilities of our own.