We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating and going to a new church for the first time can be nerve-racking. We want to help make your first experience at SJC ILM a great one!
FAQs
What do I wear?
Typically people dress casually for all services. You will see a full range from jeans and a t-shirt to 'Sunday best' at SJC ILM so wear what you feel most comfortable in. You will be welcome regardless of what you are wearing!
where do I park?
You may park behind the church - the Independence Blvd. side of the building. Parking is also available on the Park Ave. side of the building on the side of Forest Hills Drive. Enter through the red double doors on the Forest Hills side of the building. 
Is childcare available?
SJC Kids is staffed beginning at 8:15am on Sunday mornings for newborns through 5th grade. Any children older than 5th grade are welcome to serve as "helpers" in the classrooms and nursery on Sunday mornings. 
are my children welcome in worship?
Children of all ages are welcome in both Sunday mornings worship services.
what do i call the clergy?
Usually, people call our clergy by their first name. Eric is our Rector (pastor). A few church members prefer a more formal title for our clergy and sometimes parents prefer that their children address the clergy more formally, in which case Eric is addressed as Father Eric. 
Am i expected to make a monetary donation during worship services?
At one point during worship the ushers collect the Offering. The contributions collected during the Offering are used to support the worship, mission, and ministry of the church. Everyone is invited to make a donation, but no one is expected to make a donation. 
What is Holy eucharist?
Known as Holy Communion, or the Lord's Supper, Holy Eucharist is the sacrament commanded by Jesus for the continual remembrance of and participation in his life, death, and resurrection. Holy Eucharist is celebrated at both Sunday morning worship services every week. All followers of Jesus, including children, are invited forward and receive communion. We offer wafers and wine. You may choose to partake in either or both. Gluten free wafers are available – just ask the person giving out the wafers. If you prefer to receive a blessing instead, at the altar rail, please cross your arms over your chest. If you are not a follower of Jesus, or not sure if you are, you are invited forward for a blessing. 
How do i take holy communion?
At the prompting of an usher, follow the people in the pew in front of you and walk up the center aisle to the altar rail, at which you either kneel or stand (both are acceptable). Hold out your hands, and someone will place a wafer in your hand. You may eat the wafer. Someone else follows with a tray of wine in tiny cups. Take a cup, drink the wine, and dispose of the cup in the waste basket at either corner of the altar rail. 
What are the learning opportunities for adults at sjc Ilm?
We encourage all adults to participate in Alpha. Alpha (offered twice a year) is a casual exploration of the Christian faith. We enjoy a meal together, watch a short talk on video, then talk about it with respect and acceptance for all opinions and perspectives. Alpha is an excellent opportunity to get to know others, explore faith, and ask questions with no pressure and no strings attached.

Foundations is our membership class. It’s a three-week series offered twice a year. In this class you will learn more about what we believe and why.

Groups at SJC ILM are a great way to grow your faith, connect with a community, and explore the Bible in practical, thought-provoking studies and series.

​Additionally, bible studies and book studies are periodically held during the year at SJC ILM. 
what are the learning opportunities for children at sjc ilm?
On Sunday mornings, we provide a weekly curriculum with an engaging and strategic approach that addresses the needs and interests of young children and teens. To participate, check in at the SJC Kids table in the hallway or have your kids follow our SJC Kids Director as she calls the children in from family fellowship. 
SJC Kids is our ministry to children ages 0-5th grade. We create engaging, Christ- centered environments that kids love so that they can grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. We utilize First Look and 252 curriculum from Orange, along with many vetted and background-checked leaders to provide life-giving ministry.

Age groups are broken out as follows:
0-2 years - nursery room
3-5 years - preschool room
5 - 8 years (K-3rd grade) - Elebash hall (fellowship hall)
9 - 11 years (4th - 5th grade) - Upstairs loft

One Sunday a month during the school year, our Youth Group (SJC Youth) meets from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. This is open to kids 9 - 14 years (4th - 8th grades).​
how do I pick my Children up after service?
After the 8:30 am service, you can pick your child up from the rooms listed below. During the 10:00 am service, children ages 3 years and up are brought to you in the church service just before communion. Children ages 0-2 will remain in the nursery for the duration of the 10:00 am service. 

Age groups are broken out as follows:
0-2 years - nursery room
3-5 years - preschool room
5 - 8 years (K-3rd grade) - Elebash hall (fellowship hall)
9 - 11 years (4th - 5th grade) - Upstairs loft