WELCOME  TO:
First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City

We are glad you are interested in our church!
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions:

WHERE IS OUR FRONT DOOR?

Please come to the back of our building to find our front door and look for our welcome banner that marks the front door. You will be greeted by people who will be glad to help you find your way inside. You will be entering our welcome center.

• The sanctuary will be the first door on the left.

• The church offices will be to your right.  

• If you travel straight down the hall in front of you and take a right, you will find various meeting rooms, the rest rooms, the kitchen, nursery, and the education wing.

WORSHIP HOURS:

On Sunday mornings, we typically have two services. In the summer, at on some special Sundays we meet at 10:00 AM for a combined service. When there are two services, the same sermon is preached at both services  

8:30am-Traditional Worship

• This service lasts approximately one hour and follows the liturgy of the Reformed church.

• Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month and ALL are welcome to the table.

• The Chancel Choir, accompanied by the piano or organ, leads the hymns and other special music.

• Children are welcome in worship, but there are age appropriate options as well:

  • The Nursery is open for infants to age 5.

  • 252 Kids Program (grades K-6) is dismissed after a “Time for Children” about 15-20 minutes into the service.

11:00am-Contemporary Worship

• This service is in the Reformed tradition and lasts approximately one hour.  (The sermon is the same as the traditional service.)

• Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of the month and all are welcome to the table.

• The FUPCDC Praise Team leads the contemporary songs and other special music.  

• Children are welcome in worship, but there are age appropriate options as well:

  • The Nursery is open for infants to age 5.

  • 252 Kids Program (grades K-6) is dismissed after a “Time for Children” about 15-20 minutes into the service.

After the service, please come to the WELCOME TABLE at the back of the sanctuary.  You will have a chance to meet and talk with one of our greeters, and you will receive a special gift from us, along with information about our church.  

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

Some people feel that Sunday School is only for children, but we believe that Christian Education is important for all.

• For Infants and Toddlers

  • The Nursery is available for infants through age 5.  Professional and nurturing care is provided by our staff and volunteers. All staff and volunteers are background checked and trained.

• For Children

  • Children Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to learn Bible basics through storytelling, drama, music, and crafts. They participate in small, local mission challenges. Caring teachers build relationships with children as they help them grow in their faith.  All staff and volunteers are background checked and trained.

• For Teens

  • Students in grades 7-12 are invited to deepen their faith through the study of books of the Bible or other topical books and movies. Teens are encouraged to participate in local and global mission through such activities as Summer Mission Trips and Rise Against Hunger.

• For Adults

  • All adults are encouraged to continue growing in their faith by joining one of many Bible studies or small groups that are offered during the Education Hour, or at various times in the church or in people’s homes.