Join a warm, inclusive neighborhood church where you can belong before you believe.

We have just one rule: Be nice or go away. Other than that, come as you are! Join us Sundays at 9:40 AM in Roseland, NJ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions people are too polite to ask...

What time is the service, and how long does it run?

Sundays at 9:40 AM. You will be out by about 11, with your Sunday still ahead of you.

Where are you, and where do I park?

40 Freeman Street in Roseland, the historic church on the hill, formerly Roseland Presbyterian. There is a lot out front plus street parking, both free.

What do I wear?

Whatever you already own. Some people dress up, most do not. Jeans are fine.

What actually happens during the service?

Music, a message meant for real life, and some quiet. Nothing archaic or rigid, and nothing you need to know in advance to follow along.

Do I need to sign up, or can I just show up?

Either works. Planning ahead only means someone will be watching for you at the door so you are not walking in cold.

What if I come alone?

Plenty of people do, and it is the most common worry we hear. Tell us you are coming and we will meet you at the door and sit with you! Everyone is welcome here.

Will I be pointed out as a visitor?

No. No standing up, no name tag, no being asked to introduce yourself. You can sit in the back and just watch, and many people do exactly that on their first visit.

Is there anything for my kids?

Yes. Children, teenagers, parents, and grandparents are all part of the morning, so bring whoever is with you.

What happens once the service ends?

We stay in the back for about an hour and talk about life, whatever is going on in it. Join in or head out, both are normal.

When does it start to feel like my church rather than a place I am visiting?

For most people it is somewhere around the first month or two, and it usually happens through the conversations after the service rather than the service itself. If you find this is not for you, that is a completely fine outcome. We would rather you find the right place than keep showing up out of obligation.

When and where could I get involved, if I wanted to?

Whenever you want, including never. People who want a role usually find one within a couple of months, often through The ConneXion. The ConneXion is basically our "Community Center" for events.

Will you ask me for money?

We never ask or force people to donate. Giving is never the price of a seat. You can take everything, give nothing, and come back next week.

I had a bad experience with another church before.

A lot of people here did too. This is a low pressure room with no judgment and no agenda, and you can watch from the back for as long as you need.

Is this going to be political?

No. In the pastor's words, "This is not a place for political battles. We're interested in loving each other as people and feeling good about life."

I have real doubts, or I am not sure I believe in Christ anymore.

Doubts are welcome, not a problem to be fixed. You can ask the hard questions and look for the truth without worrying about being judged for it.

What if I am not religious enough, and do not fit the church type?

There is no belief test and no type. As the pastor puts it, this church is for anyone with a spiritual need, whatever faith or background you are coming from.

Is this just a tiny new church with nothing going on?

We are small and we undergoing a rebrand, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. What that buys you is being known by name from the first Sunday and having a say in what this becomes.

If I visit once, will you keep contacting me?

We will simply send you reminders for upcoming major events. Major events do not include sermons since they are held every Sunday. If you do not want these reminders, you can opt out at any time.

MEET THE Pastor

Pastor Robert Conaway

Robert leads Chapel on the Hill at Roseland, the historic church on Freeman Street reopened with a simpler idea of what a Sunday should feel like. He jokes that the only sign he wants over the door reads "be nice or go away," which is close to the whole house rule.

Believes this church is for anyone with a spiritual need, whatever faith or background you are coming from.

Keeps politics out of it. In his words, "We're interested in loving each other and feeling good about life."

Stays in the back for an hour after every service to talk about whatever is going on in people's lives, and streams each Sunday for people who cannot get there in person.