What time does everything start?

People tend to start arriving 10:40 to have a cup of coffee (from DeBeen, not stereotypically bad church coffee) and visit. We start with announcements around 10:55 and try to be in full swing by 11:00

What to expect on Sundays?

Our worship service follows a similar liturgy every week. We follow this style/liturgy for a few reasons…

-It helps us see who God is (as we read Scripture and sit under the preaching of God’s Word) and respond (in our prayers of confession and repentance, our tithes and offering, and prayers of thanksgiving)

-It connects us with believers from millennia before us. Throughout church history, it has been a common practice to have times of guided confession and thanksgiving, preaching of the word, singing of songs and hymns and spiritual songs, and celebrating the Lord’s Supper and Baptism. Our participating in a similar pattern connects us with the past generations of believers.

-It proclaims the Gospel. Throughout the service the Gospel will be presented through our reading, prayers, professions, testimony, and sacraments.

-It provides a roadmap for those new to a church service or visiting. We want people to know what to expect as they arrive and look through the bulletin. They will know what to expect, and be able to participate with everyone else just by following the liturgy.

We hope our worship shows a rawness/authenticity while valuing beauty in our music and leading. We want every person to be moved by the Gospel in such a way that it goes beyond intellectualism, behavior-modification or emotionalism. We believe the Gospel transforms us as we engage in worship together.

How long do your services last?

Our services generally last about an hour, with some time afterwards to hang out and drink coffee.

Do you have childcare? What about my older kids?

We do provide childcare for younger kids (through Kindergarten). We believe that the church is just like any other family in that it is made up of all different ages. We encourage families to keep kids first grade or over in the service so that they can hear the Gospel proclaimed and learn the patterns of worship. We do provide children’s bulletins with crayons and pencils. We also have a room for moms nursing or when babies get fussy.

What do I wear?

This is a common question! You will find a wide range of attire at IHP, from dress shoes to Chaco’s and everything in between. Our primary goal is for people to come hear the good news of the Gospel and be transformed.

Where do you meet?

We currently meet at High Point Friends (800 Quaker Lane) in the chapel. Look for our sign out front!

What kind of church is this?

We are a Presbyterian church, which means we are elder led. More specifically, we are a church in the Presbyterian Church in America, otherwise known as the PCA. Our basic tenets are that the Bible is God’s Word given to us without error (the technical term would be infallible and inerrant), we are all in need of redemption because of our sin, and that the only way we can be redeemed is by the person and work of Jesus, the Son of God. You can check out more about what we believe by looking at the PCA’s website or by reading through the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechism.

We are also a church plant, with the oversight of Piedmont Triad Presbytery. This means that while we function like a church, the oversight comes from ruling and teaching elders from the presbytery. This designation as a church plant will remain until IHP is able to particularize as a church.