What to Expect

When You Arrive
Parking is available in the lot with entrances from both Willow Terrace and Kingwood Drive. Several spaces are reserved for visitors in front of the wide, arched Narthex entrance. There are also several spaces reserved for people with disabilities. Strawbridge is a fully accessible facility. Look for the welcome banners and the large, arched entrance to the Narthex. Enter here.

Narthex Entrance

Welcome Center Kiosk
As soon as you enter the large Narthex, you’ll see a Welcome Center Kiosk manned by helpful folks who can answer your questions. They can help you find nursery and class rooms, and describe worship services and classes for all ages and interests. Guest information folders filled with helpful brochures and other printed materials to better acquaint you with the Strawbridge Family of Faith are also available at the Welcome Center Kiosk.

Infants and Toddlers
Strawbridge is child friendly! Loving, trained, and qualified nursery child care is provided for young children ages 0 - 3 during worship, education, and nearly all church activities. The nursery rooms are located in the education wing which has a covered entrance near Willow Terrace. A check-in policy helps insure the safety of your children, and parents are provided with pagers. For those who'd like to keep their infants and toddlers closer during worship, the Narthex is outfitted with audio broadcasts of services, allowing it to serve as a “Cry Room” when needed. A separate “Bride’s Room” off the Narthex is available for mothers needing to tend to other needs of their infants.

Christian Education for All Ages
Christian education is offered every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Children’s classes for ages 3-9 are fun, informative, and taught by trained and qualified teachers. Children’s classes are on the first floor of the education wing (the Willow Terrace side of the facility). Youth, ages 10 through high school, are invited to Faith Explorations. Youth rooms are on the second floor of the education wing. Adult classes are taught by a host of excellent teachers and classes exist for all stages, ages, and interests. Adult classes are located throughout the facility. Greeters are standing by at the Welcome Center Kiosk to answer your questions about Christian Education opportunities and to help you find classes.

Map and Directory of Strawbridge United Methodist Church

Worship Services
We have both contemporary (band-led) and traditional (choir-led) worship services each Sunday. The Sanctuary and Activity Center are fully accessible and equipped with hearing assistance devices. Ushers are available to help if you have questions or need assistance. Holy Communion is served at the end of each service. Everyone is welcome to the table during Holy Communion.

How Should I Dress?
You are welcome as you are! However, many people want to know what to expect, so we offer these observations:
• Dress at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. traditional services typically ranges from business casual to suit and tie.
• Dress at the 11 a.m. contemporary service typically ranges from business casual to teens in shorts and flip-flops.