When & Where We Gather
We Gather On
Sundays at 10:30 AM
We recommend arriving between 10:10 and 10:25 AM
We Gather At
Aspen Trace Family-First Senior Living
(Civic Hall)
(Civic Hall)
There is no physical signage for the Church along S.R. 135
Arriving and Entering
Parking: Two parking lots are available, one on the north side of the building (preferred) and one on the east side.
Entering: From the north lot you will enter at Administration. You may ask for directions to the Church service at the desk. From the east lot you will enter Assisted Living, and the door to Civic Hall where services are held is clearly visible from the door.
Seating: Typically residents of Aspen Trace sit at the tables, while visitors tend to sit in chairs around the sides and back of the room. Please feel free upon arriving to select any open seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I intruding? Absolutely not! While we are deeply privileged to bring the liturgy directly to the residents of Aspen Trace, our Sunday services are fully public. Outside guests from the Greenwood and Johnson County communities are warmly invited and welcomed into our circle of prayer. We only ask that, if you are sick, you refrain from joining us out of consideration for the health of the residents.
Is there a dress code? Dress comfortably and respectfully, with an awareness that the worship space is often warm in order to maintain the comfort of the residents.
What is the worship style? Our worship is traditional, liturgical, and sacramental, rooted in the ancient heritage familiar to those of Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, and Lutheran traditions. Our music is a thoughtful blend of various styles, intended to foster a deep environment of engagement and praise. In addition to music, you should expect a responsive reading of a psalm, two readings from Scripture, a sermon based on the readings, a profession of faith from one of the ancient Creeds of the Church, and prayers of intercession and confession prior to preparing the Lord's Table for Communion.
Who may receive Holy Communion? We believe that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is the food of all believers, not simply to those of a particular denomination. Therefore, all baptized, repentant Christians are invited to fully participate in Holy Communion.
How is Communion Served? To comply with health and safety regulations, the congregation receives the Consecrated Bread in the hand, and is served the Consecrated Wine in individual glass cups.
Do You Use Real Wine? We use either mustum or, when mustum is unavailable, an alcohol removed wine. Mustum, also called 'new wine' has an alcohol content that is roughly the same as an ordinary grape - less than .5%. Alcohol removed wines must have lower than 1% alcohol content. Both options are approved for sacramental use under the Canonical Norms of our tradition. If having trace amounts of alcohol is still a barrier for you, please reach out to speak with our pastor before worship.
Do you offer Gluten Free Bread? No, but we are happy to offer low-gluten bread if we are notified ahead of time of the need. Low-gluten hosts contain a minute trace of gluten (usually under 20 parts per million), which provides a safe option for nearly all individuals with Celiac disease while satisfying canonical requirements In order to ensure sacramental integrity, we do not make use of gluten free breads made from rice or potato starches. If trace amounts of gluten is still a barrier for you, please reach out to speak with our pastor before worship.
Am I intruding? Absolutely not! While we are deeply privileged to bring the liturgy directly to the residents of Aspen Trace, our Sunday services are fully public. Outside guests from the Greenwood and Johnson County communities are warmly invited and welcomed into our circle of prayer. We only ask that, if you are sick, you refrain from joining us out of consideration for the health of the residents.
Is there a dress code? Dress comfortably and respectfully, with an awareness that the worship space is often warm in order to maintain the comfort of the residents.
What is the worship style? Our worship is traditional, liturgical, and sacramental, rooted in the ancient heritage familiar to those of Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, and Lutheran traditions. Our music is a thoughtful blend of various styles, intended to foster a deep environment of engagement and praise. In addition to music, you should expect a responsive reading of a psalm, two readings from Scripture, a sermon based on the readings, a profession of faith from one of the ancient Creeds of the Church, and prayers of intercession and confession prior to preparing the Lord's Table for Communion.
Who may receive Holy Communion? We believe that the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is the food of all believers, not simply to those of a particular denomination. Therefore, all baptized, repentant Christians are invited to fully participate in Holy Communion.
How is Communion Served? To comply with health and safety regulations, the congregation receives the Consecrated Bread in the hand, and is served the Consecrated Wine in individual glass cups.
Do You Use Real Wine? We use either mustum or, when mustum is unavailable, an alcohol removed wine. Mustum, also called 'new wine' has an alcohol content that is roughly the same as an ordinary grape - less than .5%. Alcohol removed wines must have lower than 1% alcohol content. Both options are approved for sacramental use under the Canonical Norms of our tradition. If having trace amounts of alcohol is still a barrier for you, please reach out to speak with our pastor before worship.
Do you offer Gluten Free Bread? No, but we are happy to offer low-gluten bread if we are notified ahead of time of the need. Low-gluten hosts contain a minute trace of gluten (usually under 20 parts per million), which provides a safe option for nearly all individuals with Celiac disease while satisfying canonical requirements In order to ensure sacramental integrity, we do not make use of gluten free breads made from rice or potato starches. If trace amounts of gluten is still a barrier for you, please reach out to speak with our pastor before worship.