Riverchase United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Sharing the Joy of Christ

FAQS


Frequently Asked Questions

HOURS OF OPERATION
When is the church office open? Regular hours for the church office are 8 AM to 5 PM each weekday. Holiday exceptions will be posted.
 
What time are worship services? Traditional services in the Sanctuary are at 8:45, 9:45, and 11 AM. Contemporary worship, Sonday Live!, is also at 11AM in the Fellowship building. Hispanic worship is at 11 AM in the Fireside room, and the Korean service is at 11 AM in Room 37.
 
MAJOR LIFE EVENTS
How does the church learn about our new baby? Please call the church office (987-4030) with this important news! Pastors would like to know in time to visit in the hospital, and deliver a baby Bible. The next Sunday, a rose will be placed on the altar to honor this new life, along with a bulletin announcement. (Family members may take the keepsake rosebud home following the 11 AM service.)
 
How do I schedule a baptism? Please call Cindy Buchanan in the church office 397-0933 to arrange these events. We try not to schedule baptisms on Communion Sundays, which are generally the first Sunday of the month.
 
How do I schedule a wedding?   RUMC members may schedule weddings after being members for at least one year. Drop by the church office to pick up the wedding information and planning packet and to check on date availability.
 
What should I do in the event of hospitalization? Please call the church office at 987-4030 so that the ministers and lay pastor visitation team can be notified and so we can add you to the prayer list. Hospitals will not call us!
 
Whom do I notify when I move or have other personal information changes? Please contact Cindy Buchanan in the church office so that she can update our database cindy@RiverchaseUMC.org or 397-0933.
 
BUILDING AND CALENDAR ISSUES
How do I schedule a meeting or room at the church? RUMC is a very busy place! Every meeting, whether for church business or other purposes, must be scheduled through Susan Phillips 397-3002, to avoid embarrassment and “double booking.”   Some member, non-church-related events may be subject to usage and custodial fees. Susan can advise you.
 
How do I request furniture arrangement or special needs for my meeting? Stop by the church office to fill out a “Room Set-Up” sheet.
 
Can “outside groups” use church facilities: Church related events always have priority. Other usage depends on availability and is subject to room rental and service fees. Contact Susan Phillips Susan@RiverchaseUMC.org or 397-3002.
 
May I borrow tables, chairs, or other church equipment? Sorry, NO! If we loan things out, they are not here when the church needs them.
 
How do I get an announcement placed in the bulletin or Messenger? Send these requests to Cindy Buchanan at Cindy@RiverchaseUMC.org . Items for the bulletin must be turned in by Wednesday for inclusion that coming Sunday.
 
How can I find out more about church programs? Visit us online at www.RiverchaseUMC.org or contact a staff member.
 
FINANCIAL MATTERS
What if I have questions about my pledge, my gifts to the church or my offering envelopes? Susan Phillips 397-3002, can answer these and all other financial questions.
 

 
Weddings

 
What do I do if I want to have a wedding at RUMC? Do I have to be a member? What are the charges?

 

 

Sunday Worship

Traditional
8:45
9:45
11:00
Contemporary
The Shoals 10:00 NEW!        
SonDay Live 11:00

Location

1953 Old Montgomery Highway
Hoover, AL 35244
 
Directions to the church