FAQs

Summerville Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Our Reformed heritage places a high value on God's grace: 

We believe that whoever you are, wherever you have come from, God loves you, God wants to be in relationship with you, and God has a purpose for you.  As part of that understanding of the worth and giftedness of all people, Presbyterians have a democratic rather than hierarchical form of government, so that we all have a voice in discerning God's will.

You are.  

We are an open, affirming, and inclusive congregation, and we truly strive to welcome everyone - no matter what you look like, how old you are, where you come from, what your family looks like, who you love, what you've been through, or what you're going through right now.  

 Your children are welcome, too!  Children are precious members of the family of God. Even if they sound and act like children, they are more than welcome to be a part of worship.

We have Sunday school for preschool- through elementary-school-aged kids twice per month.  We maintain a 2-adult rule in our Sunday school classes at all times.  

Every other Sunday, we intentionally include our children in worship.  

We have space where children can be children in the sanctuary, as well as quiet spaces that children and parents can go to if they prefer.  

We have adult forum education sessions twice per month following worship during the school year.  These include bible studies, presentations from our mission partners,  and more!

Yes.  We practice an open table, so anyone who believes in Christ and wants to know him better is welcome to come to the table.  Communion is not for people who have figured it all out, but for all of us who need to experience God's grace.  In Communion, we remember our identity as the family of Christ together, and we rejoice in the nurture and nourishment that we receive through Christ's presence in our gathering.  At Summerville, we celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of every month.

Yes. We welcome all singers and ringers regardless of ability. The bell choir rehearses Wednesday at 6:30pm and the choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:30pm.