We love babies and toddlers!  Of course you should come!  You're welcome to bring your baby to the worship service.  But we also provide childcare in our nursery located on the first floor.  (If you enter the door on the right side of the building closest to the parking lot, descend a few stairs, and then turn right in the hallway.)  The door is clearly marked Nursery.  Our caregivers are over 18.  There are always two people in the room.  We also have a person serving as a hall monitor.  If we have more than 6 or 7 babies/toddlers, we'll pull another person out of church to help out.  Our nursery room is clean, cheerful and filled with age appropriate toys and books.  (The room is used during the week by our Play School 2's program.)   Please bring a diaper and wipes, but no drinks, food or pacifiers.  We've found that it is best to bring your child to the nursery prior to the start of the worship service.  It gives everyone a chance to settle in.  Plus, it gives you a chance to relax and enjoy the worship service.  If there is a problem, don't worry, someone will come find you. Most young children love their playtime in the nursery.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of any or no religious upbringing.  Our congregation has varied backgrounds.  Come learn with us! 

You'll likely be greeted by a person standing in the narthex (foyer).  You'll be given a bulletin (church program) by an usher.  You can either choose a seat or an usher can help you find one.  No one will single you out or make you feel uncomfortable.  After church, hopefully, you can join us downstairs in the Common Room for coffee and treats and get to know some of us.

We are fortunate to be located next door to the Pound Ridge Elementary school.  Parking is available there and there is a walkway and stairs that connects their property with ours.  The church also has 2 handicap spaces in the front.

Church should be a verb because it's about doing, about learning, about going into the world and making it a better place.  Yes, sometimes churches get bogged down with the day-to day or the traditions, but our true mission is to fulfill the spiritual needs of the people and to be Christ's hands in the world.  Come and see.  Come and help.

Millions of people out there have a spiritual "longing" but are unhappy with the the faith expressions they've been part of or seen.  For many, church customs are a turn-off.  Many of these people don't want to join anything, whether it's the bowling league, the fire deparment or the church, but they are interested in activities that motivate them.  They want authenticity, not just traditions.  They want to see some passion, commitment and involvement in the spirituality they observe.  We are certainly not the perfect church, but you will see faith, commitment and the hands of Christ at work here.  You will see that real friendships have been made here and that church has made our lives more meaningful and it's a place that helps us to make a difference in the world.  Come and see.

We are lucky through the United Methodist church to have the organization UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) already up and responding to world disasters.  You may donate money to UMCOR by sending it directly, or to the church.  (See the missions page for a detailed discription.)

We have communion on the first Sunday of every month.  The table is open to anyone, regardless of denomination or no affiliation.  Children are also welcome, although here we start them in 2nd and 3rd grade with a class so they understand.  If you are unable to walk forward,  communion will be brought to you in your seat - just ask an usher.

Of course, we'd love to see you and get to know you on Sunday mornings, but you are more than welcome to be involved in our church in other ways.  There are usually bible studies offered at various times throughout the year.  Please call Pastor Lori for more information:  914-764-9000.