“We’re a community that makes space for every race, ethnicity, age, orientation, and gender identity. We welcome belief and doubt, devotion and exploration, while hoping to connect with God, one another, and our world as we do life together.”
— our introductory statement every Sunday at Sanctuary

Sunday Service Information  

10 AM every Sunday. In Person. On Zoom. And on Facebook Live.

Overview

  • Length: the service lasts about an hour.

  • Refreshments: We serve bagels, coffee, gluten-free snacks, hard boiled eggs, and other refreshments starting around 9:30 AM. All free and delicious.

  • Face Coverings: In keeping with the most recent CDC guidelines, we no longer require masks. Those who wish to wear masks are welcome to do so, and we encourage everyone to do all they can to limit the spread of COVID-19 through testing and quarantining when sick.

  • Livestream. We’re livestreaming the service on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sanctuaryic

  • Now offering a Zoom Option. Contact david@sanctuaryic.org for the Zoom information.

  • Find information about our programming for children on this page: www.sanctuaryic.org/kids

When

Every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Where

 

2205 East Grantview Drive, Coralville
Near I-80 exit 242, parking in an upper and lower lot.

What

Style: Casual
No tuxedos. Or at least know you'll stand out.

Food: free refreshments before the service
Bagels, gluten-free snacks, fruit, hard boiled eggs, coffee, tea, orange juice, and hot cocoa. Sanctuary Café opens at 9:30 AM.

Order of Worship:

  • Opening Song(s)
    One or two to coax people from the foyer into the sanctuary.

  • Announcements, etc. for about 5 minutes
    We have to. Sorry.

  • Message, homily, sermon, teaching, preaching, speeching for about 25 minutes
    Call it what you will, our intent is to present our best understanding of God's thoughts and feelings about issues and truths that are relevant for us today from the perspective of Jesus and the Bible, and to offer suggestions about how to implement what we learn in practical ways.

  • Time for prayer
    We often take a minute or two to engage in a simple contemplative prayer practice.

  • Communion
    It’s a simple ceremony through which we remember Jesus and connect with him. We welcome all who desire this connection to join us. We have individually packaged communion available for those who wish as well as an open loaf of bread and cup.

  • Worship for about 15-20 minutes
    Worship is the celebration part of our service. We sing songs together, read Bible poetry, and pray as a way of communally interacting with God. We believe that God is present and listening, and that God’s active involvement in our lives is something to be excited about. We sing songs from a full range of styles-contemporary, rock, hymns, gospel-that capture a full range of sentiments, and you're free to sit back and watch or join right in.