What to Expect
Thank you for your interest in Englewood Methodist Church! If you visit us in person or online, we want to make your connection to God and us as simple as possible. We answer frequently asked questions below. You are always welcome to contact the church office.
Sunday, December 15th
Christmas Cantata
9:00am & 11:00am in the Sanctuary
No Contemporary Service This Sunday.
Welcome! Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Getting ready for Sunday mornings can be hectic, especially if it’s your first time. We try to answer your questions below. If you need more information, please call the church office 941-474-5588 or contact us.
What should I wear?
Please come as you are. That means we want you to be comfortable in worship. If that is a dress or suit and tie for you, that is 100% appropriate. If you wear t-shirts, cargo shorts and sandals, that is equally appropriate. It is your heart for worship that God sees, and we strive to see you as He does.
Where do I park?
We have a large campus with parking all around it. There is handicap parking in several locations. Parking ushers will help you find a spot and help you exit quickly during the winter “season” months.
Which service should I attend?
We usually have three services each Sunday morning and while they differ in style of worship, the sermon is the same at all three.
8:00am: Traditional Service
The 8:00am service is held in the Sanctuary. This service is traditional in style and reflective in atmosphere. You will be invited into worship with traditional hymns accompanied by organ, a call and response call to worship, pastor led prayer and Lord’s Prayer, affirmations of faith, sermon, and benediction.
9:30am: Contemporary Service
The 9:30am service is also held in the Sanctuary. The service has a relaxed atmosphere with contemporary music led by our Praise Team, pastor led prayer and sermon. Children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered at this hour. We also offer a free coffee bar in the Parlor before and after the service.
11:00am: Traditional Service
The 11:00am service is held in the Sanctuary and is traditional in style and upbeat in atmosphere. This is a full service with choir, organ, and special musical selections, call to worship, affirmation of faith, sermon, pastor led prayer and Lord’s Prayer and benediction.
Where do my children go?
At the 9:30 service we have Children’s Sunday school for children ages 3-years-old to 5th grade and the nursery for newborns to under 3-years-old.
You are welcome to keep your children with you in any of the three services. We don’t mind any noise they may make but recognize that can be stressful to parents. To alleviate that stress, the Sanctuary has a “cry room” with rockers for babies who may need to nurse, be consoled, or just need a little more wiggle room and the parents can remain in service, seeing and hearing everything.
What else do you have on Sunday?
You are invited over to Parlor after your service for free gourmet coffee, iced tea and snacks. Spend a little time talking with others and connecting as the church family.
You can join one of the adult Sunday school classes meeting each week.