
welcome to praise!
At Praise, we are all about our community! Our goal is to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to make Him known to the world around us. Part of this process is helping people find community within the church and to foster relationships with other believers with the hope of growing closer to Christ together.
We would love to help you connect at Praise! If you would like more information about Praise, would like to share a prayer request, or have other questions, please fill out our Connect Card.
We look forward to connecting with you!
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Beliefs & Vision
Learn more about our beliefs and our vision for Praise's future.
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OUR STORY
Founded in 1986, our church has been a cornerstone of faith and community for 38 years.
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MINISTRIES
From children and youth programs to outreach and small groups, there's a place for everyone to grow in Christ.
What to Expect
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Our worship services include singing, prayer, and Biblical teaching. Our services are contemporary — we sing mostly praise and worship songs but also include hymns. We have several teams that take turns leading worship — we usually have vocalists, piano/keyboard, drums, and guitars. We don’t have formal liturgy in the service and the pastors don’t wear vestments. Our worship services usually last 60-70 minutes. Every week we have a sermon that is about 20-25 minutes long, usually towards the end of the service. Once a month (usually the first Sunday of the month) we serve communion during the service.
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We are a pretty casual church. Most people wear jeans, but there are usually a few people who are a little dressier. Bottom line — you will probably be comfortable in anything from shorts and a t-shirt to a shirt and tie.
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We suggest that you arrive about ten minutes before the service. We have three parking lots — two that are close to our main entrance and a third lot that is accessible from our lower level behind the building. When you come in the main doors to our foyer you will be greeted by someone from our welcome team. They will welcome you and give you a worship folder. If you are a first time visitor, we encourage you to visit the welcome table and fill out a connection card to help us get to know you and better meet your needs.
After you enter the foyer you’ll see doors to our sanctuary on the right. One of our ushers can help you find a seat if needed.
While our finances are provided by the giving of our members and attendees, we do not pass an offering plate during our worship service so that guests do not feel pressured to give.
We typically serve coffee and refreshments after our services. We encourage you to stay, greet others, and enjoy the fellowship.
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Our children are an important part of Praise. On Sundays, you can arrive early to attend Sunday School. More information is available here.
During the 10am service, we enjoy a family worship with music and a message from Pastor Evan. There is a nursery room conveniently across the hall with a speaker for hearing the service as your child plays.
praise events
Praise is a vibrant church with many happenings throughout the month, be sure to check out our events page to stay in-the-know with Praise.
Visit Us
Praise Christian Fellowship
52 New Hartford Road (Route 44)
Barkhamsted, CT 06063
Sunday School for ages 3 to adult: 9:00 am - 9:45 am (Runs September - May)
Worship Service 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Hour & Fellowship : 11:00 am - 12:00
