Hiss United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are your worship services like?
At Hiss Church, we believe that worship is a time when we can experience the very presence and power of God. God is love! God cares about you! God cares about the world! No matter what the style of our worship, we know that God is present whenever we call God's name.
We have three worship services on Sunday morning, at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00. All three services are held in our sanctuary.
You should receive a printed bulletin with announcements at all services. At the 8:00 am and 11:00 am service, you should also receive a printed order of worship with prayers and hymn numbers. At the 9:30 am service, all of the worship instructions will be announced or displayed on the video screen.
Is there a Sunday School for children?
Yes! It is held during the 9:30 am worship service. The children worship with their parents during the first few praise songs, then they are welcome to go to Sunday School. Their parents can pick them up in their Sunday School classrooms at the end of the worship service. All Sunday School teachers and youth leaders have been given a background check according to our Safe Sanctuaries policy.
Do you have childcare for infants?
Yes! Childcare is offered during both the 9:30 am and 11:00 am worship services. The nursery is located on the second floor of the education building. Parents are given pagers to hold in case they are needed in the nursery. All nursery workers have been given a criminal background check according to our Safe Sanctuaries policy.
If I am visiting, is anybody going to make me stand up and introduce myself?
No. Although we are happy to see you, we respect your privacy and want you to get accustomed to us on your own terms and your own schedule. We may, however, seek you out before or after the service to welcome you informally and warmly!
What should I wear?
There is no dress code at any of our services. Please come as you are. We'll be glad to see you!
May I take communion?
Absolutely. The Lord's table is open to all who love Jesus or want to love Him more, including children.
Do you have missions programs?
Yes. You can serve God and God's neediest people together with us in both local and international missions. See our missions page for more information.
How do I get there?
The church is at the southwest corner of Harford Road and Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville, Baltimore County, Maryland.
How can I contact you?
Our telephone number is 410-668-5665
Our email address is office@hisschurch.org
Our mailing address is:
Hiss United Methodist Church
8700 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
What does the church building look like?
Here is a picture looking northward from the corner of Harford Road and Hiss Avenue:
 Here's a picture from Google Street View:
View Larger Map The church is made up of 4 connected buildings, 3 of which face Harford Road, and 1 of which (the historic chapel) is in the back facing the cemetery. From Harford Road, the sanctuary is the building on the left (pictured above), the social hall and auditorium are in the building in the middle (which is set back from the road), and the meeting rooms and offices are in the building on the right.
Where do I park?
There are 2 parking lots, the "upper" or northern lot, closest to Putty Hill Avenue, and the "lower" or southern lot, closest to Hiss Avenue. You may park in either lot. The sanctuary is closest to the lower lot, and the education building and offices are closer to the upper lot. You may park wherever there is room. There are several handicapped spaces in both lots on the Harford Road side. If you need special assistance, someone may drive into the circle, let you out right in front of the handicapped entrance, then park in either parking lot.
Is the building accessible to the physically disabled?
The sanctuary, fellowship hall, and first floor education building rooms are completely accessible. There is a handicapped accessible ramp leading into the middle building at the far left of the open area between the three larger buildings. There is a lift between the sanctuary level and the fellowship hall and education building level. There are two new accessible bathrooms on the first floor of the education building. The second and third floors of the fellowship hall and education building can be reached only by climbing stairs.
What if I am deaf or hard of hearing?
What if I have trouble seeing?
How do I get to the church office during the week?
The church office is on the second floor of the education building. You may come to the main entrance, which is at the far right of the open area between the three buildings. Please follow the directions for remote entry. If you are unable to climb the stairs, please let the office know, and someone will come to you.
How can I get to know other people?
By saying hello! We try our best to welcome new guests, but we also encourage you to reach out and meet others. We invite you to come to the Son's Spot, which is open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm in the fellowship hall, get something to eat or drink, and visit for a while. We also invite you to become part of a small fellowship/growth group; several of these are ongoing, while others are short-term. We especially encourage you to volunteer for a special event or join us in a mission project; they are great ways to meet new people, while making a difference at the same time.
What is your mission statement?
The mission of Hiss Church is to invite people into a loving relationship with God and with all through the sharing of our faith, our ministries, and our resources.
Love Encouragement Use of Spiritual Gifts for Service Worship and Praise Unity in Diversity Fellowship Integrity Study and Spiritual Growth Prayer What are your membership vows?
To serve Christ and Christ's church with:
Check out our Giving page to see ways you can be a blessing to God and to others!
Are you part of a larger organization?
Hiss is a part of the Christian denomination called the United Methodist Church. We are a member of the Baltimore Metropolitan District and the Baltimore-Washington Conference. For more information about our denomination, including our beliefs and social principles, please view the website www.umc.org. For more information about our conference, see www.bwcumc.org.
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