Inclusive and inspiring faith. A vibrant and compassionate community. A rich variety of musical programming.
All are welcome! Good Samaritan is a Reconciling Congregation--whatever your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic situation, background or belief, age or ability, whether single or partnered, you are God’s beloved and are welcome here!
Wear whatever is comfortable for you. People dress on all levels.
Yes! All are welcome at Good Samaritan no matter where you are on your faith journey. We hope to lift up the questions together as we seek to live as Jesus did. Our table is wide and we seek to be socially and theologically responsive and nimble to the relevant needs of the world. We desire to be love on the ground. Check us out.
In-person worship attendance is more than 100 people, with a strong online attendance as well, representing a range of age groups. We are an inter-generational community, ranging from young children to retirees.
Check out our worship page here. While we have a traditional format that follows Protestant tradition, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We believe God has a sense of humor and that the Spirit will do what the Spirit will do. Different music groups lead worship every week, so we may have a formal choral piece by Bach performed by our Chancel Choir one week, and spiritual piece by Sheryl Crow performed by our house band the next week.
Children are welcome! We have a staffed, light-filled nursery for children 0-3 years old. Sunday School is available during the Sunday morning worship service for ages 4 through Grade 5. In addition, a build-your-own activity bag station is located as you enter the sanctuary to help children remain engaged throughout worship.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. In the United Methodist Church, all are welcome. Jesus invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to be at peace with one another. We come forward to the front of the sanctuary to receive communion, where a server will offer you a piece of bread, then you will be offered a cup of grape juice. Gluten-free bread is our standard offering, and we'll serve you where you're seated if you desire.
Yes. You will be greeted by members of the church as you enter the sanctuary. Most of our members wear name tags and you are invited to fill one out. All are welcome to stay after the service and join us for coffee and donuts holes in the fellowship hall adjacent to the sanctuary.
Yes. The best place to park is in the upper lot, where there is automated access into the building on the same level as the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. If you park in the lower lot on the east side of a building (Door 4), there is a lift and then an elevator to the sanctuary level. We have accessible bathrooms throughout the building.
Yes. As you enter the sanctuary, you are invited to check into the sound booth and take a hearing device that will help you throughout the service.
Everyone is invited to register their attendance as the usher pass registration pads. Visitors are welcome to leave their contact information and/or sign up for our church e-news letter, but it is not required. You can also sign up for the newsletter here.
Our calendar and Facebook page list upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, small groups, and social activities. You can also view our News and Events page, which will provide you some ideas for engagement; you don't have to join the church to participate in activities. Church members, staff and pastor are all happy to speak with you about ways to connect. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Good Samaritan.
You can check our News and Events page and our Ministries pages to learn about additional programming.