Where is Third Church located?

Third Church is located at 514 Liberty Street, on the corner of Sixth and Liberty Streets, just two blocks from the Dutch windmill in downtown Lynden Washington. Click here  for directions and map.

Where do I park?

There are  parking spots surrounding the block, in the large parking lot behind the church building, and in a small parking lot on the corner of Sixth and Liberty across from the church. There is handicapped parking between the alley and the back side of the educational wing.

What will happen when I walk in the church door?

You will enter a lobby.  Directly in front of you, beyond the lobby, is the church worship area.  Probably some people will be milling around in the lobby, talking.  Some children may be active in the area.  Someone will introduce himself/herself to you and shake your hand.  As you walk forward, an usher will ask you where you'd like to sit and offer you a bulletin (a program describing the worship service).  The stairs to the balcony will be on your left and right.   You may enter the church without an usher accompanying you if you'd like. 

Where should I sit in church?

Ushers can assist you in seating, but you may sit wherever you please.  We have a main level and a balcony.

How will I know what's going on?

We provide a worship bulletin (a program) that outlines the worship service.  The pastor will give instructions for everyone during the service.  No one is expected to know "the next thing to do" nor to know the songs "by heart."  It is all explained in the worship bulletin.  If you have a hearing difficulty, audio enhancement equipment is available for you -- ask an usher.  You will be able to follow the service with ease.

If I come to a worship service, will I be asked to stand and identify myself? 

No! We welcome our guests informally, but do not wish to embarrass them.

Do I have to give a contribution?

No.  The offering is an opportunity for our regular worshipers to share in the work of this church.

What about my children?

Loving care for children up to 3 years of age is available during each worship service in the nursery, which is located on the main floor of the education wing of the church.  Older children may sit with their parents.  If you prefer, you may keep younger children with you during the service as well.

Children 3 years old through kindergarten are dismissed during the morning services to meet in the Children's Worship Center to bring their worship to God. 

How should I dress?

We dress according to our own individual styles and tastes.   Many women wear dresses and a few men wear a tie.  We are generally a casual group, though, and many men wear jeans while many women wear slacks.  The dress at the Dayspring service is very informal.  It is unimportant to us how you dress.  We are not a "stuffy" group.

What are the worship styles at Third Church?

Our Dayspring Worship Service at 8:30 AM is a contemporary, seeker orientated worship service, with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Details.

Amor Viviente meets at 9:00 AM in the Third Church Youth House at 5th and Liberty Street. Services are in Spanish and Sunday School for the children is in English. Details.

Our Second Morning Worship Service at 11:00 AM features meaningful and celebrative worship with a blend of contemporary and traditional music and worship styles which the whole family can enjoy. Details.

Our Evening Worship Service at 6:00 PM features meaningful and celebrative worship with a blend of contemporary and traditional music and worship styles which the whole family can enjoy. Details.