Expect to Belong!
Visiting a church can be intimidating
But when it comes to Sandy Valley, you can relax…
We don’t “have it all-together.”
That’s probably why we easy to get along with, because we’re all sort of struggling through life and growing in grace. We’re not evaluating you—when you walk in, we’re simply glad to see you! Don’t worry about having to measure up or fit in. None of us really measure up, and we’re all very different. Our family is very diverse, so fitting in isn’t an issue.
We’re not very religious.
Honestly, religion has let a lot of people down. Religious structures and systems can be confusing, complicated, and disconnected from real life. We would love to help you move from “religion” into an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. If you feel new to it all, that’s okay, our church is filled with growing, new believers!
We speak in simple and plain terms
We worship Jesus, study the Bible, and encourage each other in simple terms you’ll be able to connect to your daily life. We believe and teach what the Bible actually says and why it matters—no pointless traditions, no archaic languages, no boring or irrelevant lectures, no pious arrogance. We open the Bible and apply it to real life in the twenty-first century.
We are real.
We really are just regular, friendly people. “Religious” people often come off contrived, artificial, and argumentative. You won’t find that at Sandy Valley. We’re like you—working hard, fighting for healthy relationships, looking for encouragement, and glad to have some good friends along the journey.