I'm New

Where do I park?

• The front entrance is on the Walnut St side of the church building (see picture)
• Street parking is available next to the church along Walnut St or Church St
• The City Parking Lot is located nearby at the corner of Walnut St and Dale Ave
• Disability Parking is available on the Church St side of the church building where there is an accessibility ramp leading into the main sanctuary

What do I wear?

• Typically, most people wear dress casual clothes, like one would dress for the workplace or going to school
• If you have a health concern, it is totally acceptable to wear a mask or other protection

What is it like?

• When you enter the church's main sanctuary, you will see the pulpit platform area and the seating area (pews)
• There are ushers typically standing by the front entrance handing out bulletins
• If you need assistance or have questions, don't hesitate to call on one of the ushers
• There are no seating assignments, so feel free to find an open spot in one of the pews
• A worship leader or the pastor will come up to the pulpit platform and provide guidance on group participation
• If you are not a believer, do not feel compelled to participate (it is OK to just observe)

What about my kids?

• If you come to Sunday School, there are children's classes available
• If you come to the Worship Service...
  • There is a small nursery by the front entrance where you can watch young children while listening to the sermon
  • Children will be dismissed before the pastor's message in order to attend Children's Church, which is held in the church's lower level
  • After the service, children return back to the main sanctuary to join their parents

How can I get connected?

• If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call the church office at 815-883-3450 or send us an e-mail at oglesbyunionchurch@gmail.com
• You can pick up a bulletin before the Worship Service or sign up for the weekly newsletter (OUC Connection) by e-mailing us