Sunday Mornings
Plan your visit to First Church
We worship on Sunday mornings at 8 and 10 a.m.
We’re located at 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Explore this page to learn more about what to expect for your first visit.
Hint: Look for visitor parking on the east side of our building.
Two Worship Venues
Outdoor Worship @ 8 a.m. and Blended Worship @ 10 a.m.
Our outdoor service is in our Chapel In The Woods which is a great place to worship situated among God’s creation. The service is abbreviated with a few hymns, prayers, and a sermon. We think you’ll love this service taking advantage of the warmer weather and the beauty of nature.
Outdoor Worship @ 8 a.m.
First Arrival
When you first arrive, look for the outdoor chapel located on the west side of our building (between us and the Salvation Army). There’s very little formality here, just grab a seat on a bench and if you have time, pour a cup of coffee. We’ll provide you with a service bulletin so you can follow along as well as a hymnal so you can join in singing. It’s not uncommon for people to bring their own lawn chairs and set up around the benches.
We don’t have Kids First or childcare for this service. So if you’ve brought the whole family, you’ll be sitting together.
Wesley Café
Before and after service, enjoy complimentary coffee, donuts, and other snacks. Everything is set up outside near the back of our Chapel in the Woods.
Bad Weather
If we have bad weather - either cooler than 55ºF or rain, the service will be moved indoors to our sanctuary.
In the Summer, we combine the elements of both our traditional and contemporary services to showcase the beautiful variety of worship and the giftedness of our volunteers. We enjoy the opportunity to be all together in a variety of music, liturgy, messages, and fellowship.
Blended Worship @ 10 a.m.
First Arrival
When you first arrive, look for the New Here? section of our Get Connected Wall located just outside our sanctuary. It has general information about our church and a little gift package for you to take home. If you’ve brought kids with you, you’ll want to get them checked in before entering the sanctuary.
Checking in Kids
Our Sunday morning Children’s Ministry is called Kids First, where kids learn and worship in their own age-appropriate setting. Here’s where you can find each Kids First location in our building:
Nursery (up to age 2) - Room 217
Preschool - Room 222
K-5th grade - Community Room
Prior to service, kids can be checked in via the iPads in the lobby.
Wesley Café
After service, enjoy complimentary coffee, donuts, and other snacks. Everything is set up just outside the sanctuary doors. Or, come early before service and stop by our Wesley Café.
Have more
Questions?
How should I dress?
We’re not picky about what you wear. You’ll see people in everything from flip flops and shorts to suits. Wear whatever lets you worship comfortably.
What’s available for my teens?
During the Summer, the youth attend the 10 a.m. worship service and sit together. After the service, they have lunch and games or activity out. You can get the full youth calendar here.
Where can I view a sample service?
Each week, each service is live-streamed and then uploaded to our YouTube channel. You can view past sermons on YouTube by clicking here.