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The Immanuel Baptist Church mark — a hand-brushed cross inside a brushed triangle, in steel blueImmanuel Baptist ChurchNewport News, Virginia
Sunday breakfast laid out along the Coffee Corner counter — fruit, pastries, and cereal — with three members behind it, one holding a baby

Your first Sunday

Plan a visit

No surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you walk in the door at 10:30 on a Sunday morning.

Questions people actually ask

Where do I park, and which door?
Park anywhere in the lot off Saunders Road. Come in the front doors, under the cross on the brick gable — that's the entrance everybody uses.
What do people wear?
Whatever you own. A few of the men wear a tie; most people are in something comfortable. Nobody is going to look twice at you either way.
What happens with my kids?
Kids on the Way classes run during the service, from nursery through preteen, and every volunteer is background-checked. If you'd rather keep your children with you, please do — our pastor has five kids and will not be thrown off by a bit of noise.
How long is the service?
We start at 10:30 and are usually finished a little after noon. Singing, Scripture read and preached, and time to talk afterwards.
Will I be singled out?
No. You will not be asked to stand up, introduce yourself, or fill in a card. If you want to talk to someone, we're easy to find; if you'd rather slip out, that's fine too.
Is there anything before the service?
Yes — coffee and breakfast in the Coffee Corner. Come early if you'd like to meet people before you sit down.

Tell us you’re coming

Want someone to look out for you?

Entirely optional — but if you let us know which Sunday you’re planning to come, somebody will be watching for you at the door and can walk your kids to their class. No follow-up calls, no list.