Loving God
“We love Him because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19
Loving people
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” — John 13:35
Believing the Gospel
“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” — Acts 2:38
Living the Gospel
“Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.” — I Corinthians 9:14
Spreading the Gospel
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” — Mark 16:15
What to expect when you attend:
A warm welcome.
You’re welcome here! When you walk in, expect people to say something like, “Hi, we haven’t met before, is this your first time?” You might feel awkward—we’ve all been there! We want you to feel like family and make yourself at home.
Hot coffee.
Our café at the front of the church—facing Main Street—serves free hot coffee every morning before church! And it’s a great place to converse and get to know people.
Learn about Gathering Grounds Coffee, our public coffee shop!
A kid-friendly environment.
We love kids! Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, engaging atmosphere for kids of all ages to learn about Jesus.
Worship.
Expect to see people genuinely loving and praising God. We praise by lifting our hands, clapping, shouting, dancing, and through music and singing! We sing contemporary songs and old hymns alike. We welcome you to worship with us!
A move of the Spirit.
Church would be boring if God didn’t show up! When we pray and worship, the Spirit of God moves and miracles can happen. We believe in praying for people to be healed, set free from addiction and anguish, and filled with the Spirit.
Truth.
We believe the Bible is God’s Word, and our goal is to faithfully and diligently build our lives on what it says.
What we believe.
Watch a sermon.
What do I wear?
You’ll find everything from casual clothes to Sunday best—church is not about what you wear. Come dressed in what makes you feel comfortable!
Will I be expected to do anything if I attend?
There are times when we call the congregation to stand together, pray together, receive offering, etc.—but none of these are orders or requirements! You are welcome to participate in the service to the degree that you are comfortable.
Plan your visit.
If you’d like, reach out and schedule a visit. We can plan ahead of time to meet you at the door, give you a tour of our church, and remove some of the anxiousness of walking into somewhere new. Plan Your Visit
Ministries
9:45 AM
Kids
For elementary school students. Includes games, snacks, and interactive Bible-based lessons and activities.
Youth
For middle school to high school students.
Adults
Morning Bible study for adults in the fellowship hall—featuring donuts and coffee.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday Mornings
10:30 am
Typical duration: 90 minutes
Order of Service:
- Opening worship song
- Prayer
- Offering
- Announcements
- Worship songs (2-3)
- Preaching
- Altar call
Sunday Evenings
6 pm
Typical duration: 100 minutes
Order of Service:
- Prayer time (10-15 minutes)
- Opening worship song
- Offering
- Announcements
- Worship songs (2-3)
- Preaching
- Altar call
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
WEDNESDAYS at 7PM
Each Wednesday of the month is a little different! See schedule below:
Panel + Group Discussion
Everyone together in the main sanctuary—discussing topics and asking questions
Split Classes
Sessions for:
- Men
- Women
- Youth
- Kids
GATHER
Everyone gathers together for ice cream! Then split classes afterward.
Split Classes
Sessions for:
- Adults
- Youth
- Kids
MIDWEEK SUPPER
Everyone together for dinner in the fellowship hall!
Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
Luke 10:2
Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Luke 10:2
Prague Bible Study — Sundays @ 2pm
Stroud UPC is working to plant a church in the town of Prague, 20 miles south of Stroud. The Lord has blessed us with a building at 1118 Barta Avenue—but it is currently undergoing remodeling and repairs.
Join us for weekly Bible study on Sundays at 2 pm, currently at Ken’s Pizza.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1
THURSDAYS @ 7PM
A free substance-abuse program designed to equip each client with the tools necessary to break the bonds of addiction.
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20
Gathering Grounds Coffee
Our coffee shop open to the public.
Serving great coffee and creating a space to gather and fellowship together.
Open
Mon-Fri—7am-12pm
Sat—9am-3pm
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3
Leadership
Greg Jones felt a burden for the city of Stroud when he began taking care of services in October 2001. In April 2002, he became pastor of the small congregation and moved to Stroud along with his wife Christy and two children, Blaine & Chirsten. It continues to be his desire to see God continue to do great things for in the city of Stroud.
