Cressona
Sundays @ 9:30am and 11:00am
101 Graeff Street
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-1883
You are loved here.
It’s our culture. It’s our DNA.
It’s just who we are.
At Grace Free Church, you’re going to find people just like you.
People from every walk of life. People from all over the county. People who are going through the same things that you are.
You’ll find a place that is welcoming.
A place where you’re not judged. A place where you are loved for who you are. A place where you can come as you are to experience the incredible love of God.
We are fun and casual, with great music and a biblically-based message that applies to your everyday life. Whether you're exploring your faith or you’re a church regular, there's something for you here!
We can't wait to meet you!
What to Expect
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It won't be weird. We promise.
We hate awkward church moments too. You won't be singled out or made to feel uncomfortable. We know that some people will want to check us out and “be anonymous” for a while — and that’s perfectly fine with us.
We want you to enjoy your time with us and experience a meaningful service. No weird introductions. No “raise your hand if you’re new here” junk. No forced, awkward social interactions. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you'll feel comfortable here.
Come check us out to see if this is the church for you!
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First time with us?
Our Parking Team will help you find a great spot to park when you arrive.
Complimentary water, coffee, tea, and snacks are available in the lobby, and if you have any questions just ask any of the friendly faces you see!
And if you're visiting us for the first time, be sure to stop by the Welcome Area. We have a special welcome gift waiting for you just for visiting with us!
As you make your way into our auditorium, feel free to sit wherever you'd like. We’ll have some announcements playing on the screens before the service, so you’ll be able to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at Grace.
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What about my kids?
First off, we are a family-friendly church, and your kids are welcome to stay with you in the auditorium during the service. We know that there are some mornings where this works best.
You’ll also want to check out Grace Kids - an awesome program for kids ages birth through 5th grade. Your kids will love learning about God in a fun environment where they can sing, play, create, and learn together.
Follow the signs to the check-in area, where one of our volunteers will help get your child checked in and answer any questions that you may have. Parents tell us that their kids can’t wait to come back each week, and your kids are going to absolutely love this!
For your teens, be sure to check out Sunday nights at Grace Youth - a space for teens to be with their friends, ask really big questions, and have conversations about things that matter, all while helping them follow Jesus a little bit more.
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Our Services
Music is an integral part of our services, so we start with a few modern worship songs played by a live band. The lyrics will be on the screen, so feel free to sing along and engage however you feel comfortable. Or if you want to sit and listen, that's ok too!
Next, you'll hear a message from the Bible that is inspiring and relevant to your life — things that you can apply right away to make your whole week better! Feel free to follow along in a Bible app or sit back and listen to the message. (We also have free Bibles for you to take in the back of our auditorium. Swipe one. Really! We love it when we find that table empty.)
After the message, we’ll wrap up with another song or two. And that's it. You'll leave inspired and ready to take on your week!
What People Are Saying
Frequently asked questions
We know that visiting a new church can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but knowing what to expect can help make things better.
I've never been here before. Will I fit in?
When you visit with us you’re going to find people just like you. People from every walk of life. People from all over the county. People who are going through the same things that you are.
And if you're worried about being new here, don’t be! We are a rapidly-growing church, and most of our people are “new here.”
You’ll find a place that is welcoming, a place where you’re not judged, a place where you are loved for who you are, and a place where you can come as you are to experience the incredible love of God.
Will I be singled out?
We hate awkward church moments too. You won't be singled out or made to feel uncomfortable. We want you to be able to enjoy your time with us and experience a meaningful service.
No weird introductions. No “raise your hand if you’re new here” junk. No forced, awkward social interactions. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you'll feel comfortable here.
What is the music like?
Our live band plays a variety of modern worship music. Feel free to sing along, or if you just want to listen that's ok too! Check out our Sang on Sunday playlist on Spotify to hear some of the songs we play.
What is the preaching like?
You'll hear messages from the Bible that are inspiring and relevant to your life—things that you can apply right away to make your whole week better! Check out some recent talks on our website.
What should I wear?
We don’t care what you wear as long as you are wearing something, so dress however you feel comfortable.
Seriously, anything goes—from jeans and t-shirts to your Sunday best. Our lead pastor often wears jeans, t-shirts and sneakers (usually loud sneakers) to speak.
What if I haven't been to church in a long time (or ever)?
It's ok, you won't be alone or feel weird. You'll find people with all different kinds of church backgrounds here, and our worship services are easy to follow and don’t require that you have any past church experience.
I grew up Catholic/Lutheran/Baptist/Pentecostsal/... Can I still attend here?
Of course you can! We have people from every denominational background calling our church home. We are for Jesus, and we are for you!
Will I like it here?
Yes...we really think you will! This is a place for everyone—a safe place where you can come with your questions, doubts, fears and struggles—and no matter who you are you are welcome here.
Whether you can't wait to get involved or you're just testing the waters, we have a place for you. We can't wait to meet you!
Didn't get your question answered? Just shoot us an email at info@gracefreechurch.net.