We Gather as a Family

On Sundays at Raymond, you won't find a separate Jr. High, Sr. High, women's, men's, or otherwise affinity-organized service—and that's on purpose! When we gather for worship, we do so as family. Every Sunday we fight the urge to silo everyone off by age, gender, and favorite color, instead gathering together in one room—geriatric grandpas and tiny toddlers together.

So what about kids? They're noisy, I've heard. Yes, and the Lord Jesus seems to like it when they are allowed to come to Him—so we’re ok with a little noise in the service. Bring your kids right into the corporate gathering with you. They are most welcome, and will be in good company. We also have a cozy Nursing Mother's Room for mamas to take care of fussy or hungry little ones.

During our Sunday School hour at 10:00 AM EST (before the corporate worship gathering), we offer special classes for kids from nursery age through high school, where they'll open the Bible together, and generally have a good time making loudish noises together.