We are church family that embraces the current, renewing work of the Holy Spirit while also holding to the ancient practices of historic Christianity. We aim to practice worship that engages both intellect and emotion, thinking that the head and heart are to be assimilated and not separated.
The Why
The reason we exist is to help people follow Jesus.
The What
We seek to create disciples who believe, embody, and bear the good news of Jesus in Augusta County and beyond.
The How
We create these disciples through: (1) Corporate Worship, (2) Connection Groups, (3) Partnership, and (4) Discipleship Gatherings.
We are a church that makes every effort to keep ourselves united in the Spirit, binding ourselves together with peace (Ephesians 4.3). We recognize that many things in church life can divide us, but we also recognize that through our cooperation with the Holy Spirit, we can create a community that reflects God's love for all people. This is not just for our sake but also for the sake of those outside the church. As we mature in this oneness, we give the world evidence of God's love for them (John 17.23).
We develop people, not programs. We pour into the lives of others to help empower them to serve their families, church, and community.
We embrace the miraculous gifts of the Spirit while also seeking how to live in the tension and mystery that comes along with them.
We seek deep transformation through spiritual formation. This includes the ancient and contemplative Christian practices of prayer, sabbath-keeping, silence, worship, service, and observance of the Lord's Supper.
We recognize the importance of bearing witness to Christ in our city by embracing a mission-focused mindset.
We actively look for ways to serve the needs of our church and community. Our first concern is to find a way to contribute, not considering what's in it for us.
If it's your first time, we recommend arriving 20 to 30 minutes early. That will give you enough time to park, grab some complimentary coffee or hot tea and refreshments, check your child in (if relevant), and find a seat before the service begins. We kick off the service promptly at 10:30 a.m. with a live band and time of worship.
Expect to be loved. God loves us, we love Him, and we seek to love others the same way He loves us. Expect to hear from God and meet with God. Even more than we desire to meet with Him, He desires to meet with us and reveal Himself to us.
Our worship team and live band typically open with a few upbeat songs and then transition to more reflective, worshipful pieces. You don't have to sing if you don't want to, but we project the lyrics so you can follow along. This portion of the service lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.
Next come announcements about important events and activities you are invited to join. Then tithes and offerings are presented as an act of worship; this is for our members and regular attendees. (You are our guest and should feel no obligation or expectation to give. )
The pastor will share a message from God's Word that has practical implications for daily living. You can pick up a paper from the Welcome Center to take notes, if you like.
At the conclusion of the worship experience each week, we offer communion and prayer teams available to pray personally with anyone who so desires.
If you have further questions about our services, feel free to call the church office—(540) 886-2015—Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About 1.5 hours. We currently offer one service at 10:30 a.m. (A nursery and children's ministry programs are offered during this time as well.)
It's up to you! Some people dress casually, and others prefer to dress up (but hardly anyone ever wears a suit and tie!). It doesn't matter to us. Come as you are, and come comfortable.
We have special parking for our new guests on the upper level near the front entrance, facing I-64. If those spots are full, feel free to park in any of our other parking areas and use the shuttle service if you like!
As a guest, we encourage you to fill out a Connection Card. You can find one in the back seat pockets and return it to the Welcome Center in the main foyer. Or scan the QR code to fill out a digital Connection Card. This helps us to know you visited and to stay in communication. We hope you will choose to worship with us again!
We have childcare for ages 0–2 and children's programs for 2s and 3s, 4s and 5s, as well as grades K through 5th. Check them out here!
New International Version (NIV) is primarily referenced from the pulpit, but all translations are welcome and valid.
Church on the Hill is part of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Click here for more information.
Anyone who is following Christ may participate in communion, which is offered every Sunday.