Plan a Visit

Welcome to Shelter Church!

We're thankful you're considering worshipping with us on Sunday morning. It can be intimidating to visit a new place (we've been there!) so we wanted to give you a few details of what to expect.


We meet in the gym of Laurel Park Elementary School.
Though our unusual home has its quirks, we're grateful our presence gives us a chance to love the community here in tangible ways, delivering seasonal treats and supplies for the teachers and staff and providing pre-packed meals for food insecure students to take home each weekend through the Backpack Buddies program.

Our vibe is casual.
You'll find folks wearing jeans and others who like to dress up a bit. Wear what makes you feel comfortable!

When you arrive, feel free to drop passengers off at the covered front entrance (signage will guide you!) or park in the closer visitor lot.

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)">If you have children from infants to elementary school, feel free to keep them with you in worship or check them in at <a href="https://www.shelterchurchnc.com/kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shelter Kids</a> for the length of the service. </span>(We recommend arriving around 9:45 for check-in if this is your first week with us!) Our loving and faithful (and trained and background-checked) volunteers will provide age-appropriate activities and lessons based on The Gospel Project's curriculum. Your kids will spend time reading the Bible, singing, crafting, working on memory verses, and of course playing each week. You can find more info about our Kids program <a href="https://www.shelterchurchnc.com/kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>! Have a middle or high schooler? Our Shelter Students ministry meets two Sundays a month. Check in at the Info Table and someone will point you towards the Students gathering. Learn more about what we provide for Students Sunday mornings and beyond <a href="https://www.shelterchurchnc.com/students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>!

If you have children from infants to elementary school, feel free to keep them with you in worship or check them in at Shelter Kids for the length of the service. (We recommend arriving around 9:45 for check-in if this is your first week with us!) Our loving and faithful (and trained and background-checked) volunteers will provide age-appropriate activities and lessons based on The Gospel Project's curriculum. Your kids will spend time reading the Bible, singing, crafting, working on memory verses, and of course playing each week. You can find more info about our Kids program here! Have a middle or high schooler? Our Shelter Students ministry meets two Sundays a month. Check in at the Info Table and someone will point you towards the Students gathering. Learn more about what we provide for Students Sunday mornings and beyond here!

Service starts at 10am. Every gathering opens with a few worship songs. We then read Scripture and engage with God's Word through a 40-minute sermon rooted in expository preaching. Working verse by verse through the Bible, we seek to understand each passage in its proper context and discover how its truth applies to our everyday lives. After the sermon, we take communion, pray, and close with a few more worship songs before receiving a benediction that sends us out into the world, ready to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us.

<span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)">Need extra assistance?</span> Earplugs and a large print Bible are available if needed and are located at the table in the back of our sanctuary. We will also post signs if it'll be loud in service, like cheering after a baptism! If you could benefit from additional assistance or need further accommodations, please feel free to speak with someone at the Info Table. We're here to help!<br><span style="color:var(--primary-color-bg)"><br> Instead of rushing for the door,</span> you'll find we're a chatty bunch - don't be surprised if someone strikes up a conversation with you! You can head out whenever you'd like, but old friends and new often stick around to chat as we all pitch in to fold up chairs and take down sound equipment. Our church community has been described as warm and hospitable, and we're always grateful to meet new people.

Need extra assistance? Earplugs and a large print Bible are available if needed and are located at the table in the back of our sanctuary. We will also post signs if it'll be loud in service, like cheering after a baptism! If you could benefit from additional assistance or need further accommodations, please feel free to speak with someone at the Info Table. We're here to help!

Instead of rushing for the door, you'll find we're a chatty bunch - don't be surprised if someone strikes up a conversation with you! You can head out whenever you'd like, but old friends and new often stick around to chat as we all pitch in to fold up chairs and take down sound equipment. Our church community has been described as warm and hospitable, and we're always grateful to meet new people.

See you soon!

FAQs

Our services start promptly at 10a with two songs, a sermon, the receiving of communion, and two more songs, lasting about 75 minutes in total.

You can expect Bible-centered, expository preaching that works through Scripture verse by verse. Our goal is to understand God's Word in its proper context, see how it points us to Christ, and discover how its truth applies to our everyday lives. Whether you're familiar with the Bible or just beginning to explore it, we want to help you grow in your understanding of God's Word. Click here to listen to our previous sermons. 

Our Shelter Kids ministry is provided for infants through elementary. Our Shelter Students ministry (middle and high school students) meets twice a month. Before serving, all volunteers are background checked, given training materials, and have shadowed in the classroom. No snacks are provided at this time.

Whatever is comfortable! We have folks wearing anywhere from shorts, t-shirts, and sweatshirts to button-down shirts or dresses!

We meet at 2450 Laura Duncan Road, Apex NC 27523. We offer a drop off at the main entrance for kids and families, or you can make your way to the main parking lot. We have lots of signage to help you navigate!  

In our sanctuary, we have ADA items on the back table such as ear plugs and a large print Bible available for you! We will also post signage warning of loud noises (such as cheering during Baptism). If you could benefit from additional assistance or need further accommodations, please feel free to speak with someone at the Info Table. We're here to help!