There's a seat with your name on it.
Your first visit to a new church can feel like a lot. Here's everything you need to know before Sunday, so all you have to do is show up.
When
Sundays · Together
Our Sunday worship · 10:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesdays · Midweek Service
Prayer & Bible Study · 7:00 – 8:00pm
After service, stay a while: light snacks and drinks are served in our welcome area.
Where
726 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
Look for the purple P246 Church sign on the building.
Park in the spaces in front of the building or in the lot behind the neighboring property. Someone from our transportation team is often outside to help you find a spot.
Come in through the main entrance, where our greeters will welcome you at the door.
Need a ride?
We'd love to help you get here. Tell us where to pick you up when you RSVP and our team will reach out.
Request a ride →Worship. The Word. A warm welcome.
There is always room for you to simply watch and take it in. A typical Sunday flows like this:
- Prayer to open our time together
- Worship and praise
- A special ministration at times: a dance, a song from our worship team or a soloist, or something from Children's Church or Twelve20
- Giving, testimonies, and announcements: we give as part of our worship and share what God has done. Kids head to Children's Church here.
- The Word: the sermon
- Prayer ministry for anyone who wants it
- Refreshments and conversation after we close
How long is a service? Sundays usually run about two hours, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Some Sundays we sense God leading us to linger a little longer in worship and prayer, and we're grateful for the freedom to follow Him when He does.
What should I wear? Whatever you're comfortable in. There's no dress code: most people come casual or smart casual.
Before you come
What about my kids?
Kids are so welcome here. Families start the service together, praying and worshipping as one church. Around the announcements, children head to Children's Church while the adults continue into the Word.
Children's Church cares for kids from about age 2 through 5th grade, in small groups by age: preschool, grades 1–2, and grades 3–5.
Will I be singled out as a visitor?
No. Our greeters will say hello as you come in. If you'd like to stay in touch, you can scan a QR code to fill in a short guest card, as you arrive or during the announcements. It's entirely up to you.
Can I watch online first?
Absolutely. Every message is on YouTube and the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or browse recent messages here.
I have another question.
Write us anytime at hello@p246church.org. A real person will get back to you.
Let us know you're coming
It takes 30 seconds. We'll have a seat ready, and if you need a ride, we'll help with that too.