Monroe Community Christian Reformed Church

What are services like?
Casual, authentic, informal, intentional, artistic, and coffee-enriched. Sermons are Bible-based series and explore a faith-based topic or unpack a book of the Bible, with a lot of illustrations and relevant connections to real life. I am often struck by the vulnerability expressed by the two pastors. Music has contemporary instrumentation but isn't loud; rotating bands do a range of modernized hymns to contemporary songs. The lobby (gallery) and the walls of the worship center are typically adorned with quality fine art. Children up to 2nd grade are dismissed before the sermon. 3rd - 8th graders are dismissed to a discussion group after the sermon. MCC has an ancient-future vibe, with frequent explorations of scripture in the original languages, prominent kneeling prayer benches, and Communion (the Lord's Supper) is celebrated weekly, yet they are students of the culture and reference popular movies, music, current events, and modern instrumentation. The building is an artistically renovated industrial building which won a design award from the American Institute of Architects.

What is the community like?
Very multi-generational, with some retirees, empty nesters, parents with teens, and quite a few newlyweds and young families having babies. The leadership council is quite young for a Christian Reformed Church. Many people linger for a long time.

What if I'm not a Christian?
This is a very safe and non-judgmental place to explore what it means to follow Jesus. MCC also regularly hosts Alpha, a seasonal weekly course exploring life's big questions, the Bible, the nature of God, faith in Jesus, and the movement of the Holy Spirit.