Come On In!
At Mercy Hill we desire to be an oasis of grace in an often graceless place. To be sure, Silicon Valley is beautiful, but it’s also broken. It’s rich, but it’s poor. It’s smart, but at times it’s so foolish. It’s crowded, but doesn't it feel quite lonely? It’s always going somewhere, but it seems like we're getting nowhere. Haven't you experienced this—the gracelessness of it all? We want you to come into Mercy Hill and experience something different. We want you to experience Jesus and what his grace can do!
You've Got Questions
Coming into a church service for the first time can be a bit intimidating. We've tried to provide you here with what we think you'll need to plan your visit. If there's anything we missed, don't hesitate to reach out!
When Should I Arrive?
Our services are held each Sunday at 10:00am. They usually run a little past an hour and a half. We like to leave margin on either side of the service for people to connect and linger, so please feel free to come early and stay late.
What Should I Wear?
Our hope is that you would feel comfortable coming in as you are—whether you are more casual or formal. Clothing is not the sort of thing we want to define us as a church. God cares so much more about the state of our hearts than he does the state of our fashion. The church is composed of people from every tribe, people, language, and nation. That's a lot of clothing styles! It would be our joy if even more of that diversity were represented here.
So, again, long story short: come as you are!
So, again, long story short: come as you are!
What Should I Bring?
Is it cliché to say a Bible? We know you probably have an app or something on your phone. That'll do. But we want for you to know that we are a church that's looking to build everything we do upon the foundation of God's Word. People come in on Sundays not ultimately to hear from one of our pastors or other church members, but to hear from God. You are invited to follow along in the Scriptures and keep us honest. If God isn't saying it, neither should we.
Note: If you don't own a Bible, no problem. We always have a stack in the back for people to use and even take home if they'd like!
Note: If you don't own a Bible, no problem. We always have a stack in the back for people to use and even take home if they'd like!
Is There a Place for My Kids?
Of course! We'd be excited to meet them : ) We have something ready for every age and stage:
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- The Mother's Room (for babies)
- The Family Room (for crawlers and toddlers)
- Mercy Hill Kids (for ~2 years thru 5th grade)
- Mercy Hill Youth (for 6th thru 12th grade)
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What Should I Expect?
As you move towards the main entrance, you'll see a few of our members there at the door to greet you and assist in any way you might need. Our hope is that, even from your first moments with us, you feel something of the "hospitality of heaven" brought down to earth.
Once any kids are where they need to be, feel free to head over to the far side of the Sanctuary where we usually have freshly brewed coffee available. Enjoy!
Not every service is the same, but here's what a "normal" Sunday will entail:
After the service, we like to linger. Because he is risen, we can rest. On some Sundays throughout the year, many will bring or buy food and enjoy a picnic-style afternoon together outside under the California sun. But, on every Sunday, you will find people after the service making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, sharing in the deeper things of life.
Come join us!
Once any kids are where they need to be, feel free to head over to the far side of the Sanctuary where we usually have freshly brewed coffee available. Enjoy!
Not every service is the same, but here's what a "normal" Sunday will entail:
- We'll sit under the preaching of God's Word and let him realign us once more with himself and the way of life.
- We'll sing songs that reignite and reshape our affections for him.
- We regularly take communion as a remembrance of his daily provision in grace for us through the cross.
- We'll lift prayers together to the Father's ear.
- We'll laugh. We'll cry. And, through it all, we'll come to find that God, in mercy, has given us fresh strength to face another week.
After the service, we like to linger. Because he is risen, we can rest. On some Sundays throughout the year, many will bring or buy food and enjoy a picnic-style afternoon together outside under the California sun. But, on every Sunday, you will find people after the service making new friends or reconnecting with old ones, sharing in the deeper things of life.
Come join us!
"Do not go where it is all fine music, grand talk and beautiful architecture. Go where the gospel is preached and go often.” - Charles Spurgeon
Follow the Signs
With technology these days, navigating to a new place is much less stressful. Even still, perhaps a few words on this couldn't hurt. Our church meets at Allen at Steinbeck Elementary School. This means that, as you approach our location, you shouldn't be looking for steeples or stain-glassed windows. We will, however, have plenty of signage along the way directing you where to go.
More Than Sundays
Sundays are important. They are central for us in so many ways. They remind us who God says we are and who he is still making us to be in Jesus. But the church is more than Sunday. According to the Scriptures, the church isn't a building, a program, or an event on the calendar—it's a people redeemed by, gathered around, and going with the Son.
Because of this, even if you don't end up making a visit to one of our church services, our hope is that our church (the people) might, in fact, make its way to you. We want to be a church for the city. Jesus walked the streets and engaged the neighborhoods. He touched the wounded and embraced the lonely. He protected the vulnerable and covered the shamed. He ate with the sinner and welcomed the outcast. He loved both rich and poor, king and peasant, religious and irreligious, Jew and Gentile, man and woman, adult and child. And he calls his church to do the same.
So here we are—hoping to look something like Jesus in the Silicon Valley; hoping to play some part in restoring you to God, neighbor, and city through the good news of Jesus Christ; hoping to see you soon!
Because of this, even if you don't end up making a visit to one of our church services, our hope is that our church (the people) might, in fact, make its way to you. We want to be a church for the city. Jesus walked the streets and engaged the neighborhoods. He touched the wounded and embraced the lonely. He protected the vulnerable and covered the shamed. He ate with the sinner and welcomed the outcast. He loved both rich and poor, king and peasant, religious and irreligious, Jew and Gentile, man and woman, adult and child. And he calls his church to do the same.
So here we are—hoping to look something like Jesus in the Silicon Valley; hoping to play some part in restoring you to God, neighbor, and city through the good news of Jesus Christ; hoping to see you soon!
Take Your Next Step . . .
Wherever you're at in your journey with Jesus, it would be our joy to help you take the next step!