You'd like to visit King's Cross?
That's great! Here's what you need to know:
That's great! Here's what you need to know:
At the heart of Christianity is a profound mystery. Why would the King of the whole universe, the Son of God, the one through whom and for whom all things were created (Colossians 1:16), voluntarily trade his throne for a cross?
The answer is simple: because he wants you to have everlasting life (John 3:16).
The name King’s Cross reflects the mysterious and unique foundation of our faith—a savior who suffers to bring us to him. The Cross of the King is our hope!
Our honest hope is that you won’t be surprised when you first attend. In fact, because of all Christians' unity in Jesus, we have more in common with all other churches than the things we differ on.
We are a liturgical church, which means we follow patterns of worship found in Scripture, we practice the things God tells us he takes pleasure in, and we join the historical traditions of the church of centuries past.
Every worship service has one goal: to let you have a glimpse into the things of heaven, where Jesus is seated in glory (Colossians 3:3).
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We regularly welcome in many who have not yet placed faith in Jesus. If you are just exploring your faith, or just want to witness what Christians do on Sundays, come see what it's all about!
At King's Cross, you will find a humble group of people, none who have their lives perfect, looking to serve Jesus with their whole lives. We want to welcome you with the same charity and love that Jesus showed to us.
We're not going to put you on the spot, but we have multiple ways to get connected to somebody.
First, look for the hospitality team and let them know it's your first time. They'll be happy to show you around, get you a worship guide, and introduce you to somebody who can sit near you and answer questions.
Second, consider sticking around for one of our bi-weekly Lunch Clubs, where we eat in the fellowship hall together. These are great ways to get to know people if you are new.
Lastly, grab a coffee with Pastor B when you have a chance! Check the Leadership Page for more info!
Nobody likes homework, but this question deserves a full response. We don’t want to give shorthand responses to hard questions, and we believe that most questions can be answered by looking into our forefathers in the Church. Here's a summary of what King's Cross focuses on.
If you want the entire picture, we invite you to do what we do: read historical documents. We subscribe to the most accepted articulation of belief in the Christian religion, the Nicene Creed.
The Westminster Standards are part of our church’s constitution, and are the best place to find exactly what King’s Cross believes about the Bible, Jesus, the Trinity, how we engage with our government, or just about anything else.
If you’d like a more modern, shorter version, check out New City Catechism. There’s even a mode for children!
We live in a broken world, and it doesn’t honor God to stick our heads in the sand. God has a lot to say about being watchful, and we are as concerned as you are about safety. Sadly, the church has not been a place of safety in a way that the Lord designed.
If you place your children in our care, we have a set of policies in place to reduce their vulnerability. When you arrive, any children attending Roots & Sprouts is required to be checked-in for visibility and so we can connect each child with the correct adults.
We are thankful to be presbyterian, which means we have shared authority and accountability. There is always a pathway for abuse to be reported, challenged, and disciplined.
Our denomination, the PCA, is on the offensive regarding abuse and protection from harm. Check out more resources from the PCA’s Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Committee. The conversation about safety in church is not something we think should be hidden away, but brought into the light.
Every-other Sunday we have a pitch-in style fellowship meal. Bring something if you'd like to help. If you're a newcomer, there's no expectation. Just share and eat!
Sticking around after church is undeniably the best way to make new friends with the people you just worshiped with!
In between lunch clubs, it's likely you'll get invited out to eat for lunch or to someone's house. Keep Sundays open for enjoying time with one another!