• Where is Salem Church located?

• Where should I park?

• What time do children's Sunday School classes meet?

• How will I know where to go?

• What can I expect during worship? How will I know what to do?

• How can I meet people at Salem?

• Will I be singled out in any way?

• What should I wear to worship at Salem?

• What else is happening at Salem during the rest of the week?

• What does Salem United Methodist Church believe?

 

Where is Salem Church located?

Take a look at our convenient map. Just remember, we're across the street from Dairy Queen on 1st Avenue SW!

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Where should I park?

Parking is conveniently located on the east side of Salem's building, near the carport entrance. There are 2 other parking lots to the east and south of our youth building. You may also park along 2nd Street SW, or in the lots owned by Novak's Auto, or King, Smith, & Boresi Law Offices...just south of the church building. Because we are experiencing wonderful growth at Salem, we suggest that you plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early in order to find a parking space.

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What time do children's Sunday School classes meet?

Children's classes are held during the Heart Beat worship service from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. each Sunday. That way, you can worship as they learn. We also provide a secure and well-staffed nursery for infants and toddlers during both our 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services.

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How will I know where to go?

Before each worship service, greeters will meet you as you come in the carport entrance. The greeters will be able to assist you, help you to feel comfortable, and answer your questions.

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What can I expect during worship? How will I know what to do?

You will receive a program that contains the scripture lesson for the day, worship notes, and announcements. It is easy to read. The words to our praise songs at Heart Beat (8:15 a.m.) are projected on large screens at the front of the worship center. Heart Strings, our band, is made up of keyboards, guitars, drums, and vocalists. We are blessed with skilled and dedicated worship leaders to guide us in a meaningful worship experience. Rev. Linda teaches a timely biblical message that will be useful in everyday living. She uses short portions of movies to illustrate the main theme of her message.
At Celebration (9:45 a.m.), worship is held in our beautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows and comfortable padded pews. Bill Heald, our Director of Music, plays both organ and piano. The 30-voice choir, Salem Singers, provides inspiration and energy as we praise God together. Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month. All who attend are invited to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

Pulse Worship is a compact, uncomplicated worship at 11:10 a.m., held in our sanctuary. The worship will focus on our individual relationship with the Lord through prayer, preaching, and Holy Communion each week. Our music director will provide worship music using his acoustic guitar.

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How can I meet people at Salem?

Before and after both worship services, the hospitality table is filled with beverages and goodies. It’s a good place to strike up a conversation.

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Will I be singled out in any way?

No. You are our guest and we want to help you to feel as comfortable as possible. We wear nametags, so you can call us by name more easily. Everyone who attends is asked to fill out the Fellowship Communication slip that is included in the program. We’d like you to know more about us, so that we can send you our most recent newsletter.
You will be given a free CD to take home with you as our gift. It’s a real blessing to listen to on a busy day.

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What should I wear to worship at Salem?

We are an informal family-style church, so we encourage you to dress according to your own comfort.

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What else is happening at Salem during the rest of the week?

Check out our calendar. It’s the most complete listing of activities. You are encouraged to attend any of our groups.

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What does Salem United Methodist Church believe?

• We believe that God is the eternal creator. God is an infinite, unchangeable Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, goodness, justice, power, and love.
• We believe that God fulfilled His salvation plan for humankind by sending Jesus, His Son, fully human and fully divine. A relationship with Jesus changes people’s lives.
• We believe that the Holy Spirit brings the permanent indwelling presence of God in every believer, empowering us to live out our faith by changing our world through good works.
• We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, bringing freedom to our lives through study and application.
• We believe that people matter to God and that every person has been given special gifts and talents to share with the community of believers.
• We believe that people were created to function best in spiritual families. Salem’s “warm heart in the center of the city” is open for you!

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