What to Expect

What should I know about Sunday services?

Services begin at 10 am. and last about an hour..

Wear what you want! We share in the Lord’s Supper every Sunday and say the Lord’s Prayer. We smile a lot, even under our masks. You will make some friends. Parking is available.

Do I have to wear a mask?

At National City, we gather together as a part of the body of Christ. As a congregation, we are asking you to protect each other by following these COVID protocols. 

Wear a face covering inside the building. We have masks available at every entrance should you need one. Correctly and consistently wear a mask that completely covers your nose and mouth.

Sign in. Each entrance will have a QR code and sign in sheet. In order for appropriate contact tracing, please make sure you register yourself or your family upon entering the building.

Practice safe social distancing. Please maintain a distance of 6 feet away from others who do not live with you.

Stay home when you are sick. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms, please remain at home and join us virtually for our online service.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.)

Get tested if you have signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or if you think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Get vaccinated.

What do we believe?

We believe that Jesus is the Christ, son of the living God and Savior of the world. We recognize that each of us is on our own spiritual journey. All are free to come to their own understanding of faith and also be part of a spiritual Christian community.

At National City, we seek to help everyone journey toward a fuller commitment to Christ by being an inclusive church family that fully embraces in its life and ministries people of every race, gender, age, culture, economic circumstance, sexual/gender orientation, family configuration, physical or mental condition, and all other distinctions that are the rich tapestry of God’s creation. 

What denomination is National City?

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a mainline Protestant denomination with about a million members in the U.S. and Canada.  The Disciples’ identity statement is:

We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.

We believe “in essentials, unity; in opinion, liberty; and in all things, love.” You can find out more about Disciples here:  http://disciples.org/

Tell me about your building.

Our church is historic – the architect is the same who designed the Jefferson Memorial and the National Archives. Two Presidents, Johnson and Garfield, worshiped here, and there are stained glass windows dedicated to them inside. Don’t be intimidated. Our building may be grand, but with you in it, it will be even grander! To schedule a tour, contact Rev. Steven Baines at Sbaines@nationalcitycc.org. 

Other questions? Contact one of our pastors here and we’ll be glad to talk with you.