Whether you're here on vacation or a life-long Islander, you are welcome at Island Church! We know it can be intimidating to visit any church for the first time, so here are a few FAQ's so you'll know what to expect:
We worship in the gymnasium of the Emerald Isle Recreation Center, and our style is casual and family friendly. We have a worship band that plays, sermons that are Bible-based and relevent to our lives, and we keep our service to about 90 minutes in length.
Kids stay with their parents and enjoy the worship music, then leave during the sermon time to enjoy Island Kids - a teaching time just for them led by caring and vetted adults who love Jesus and want your kids to love Jesus too.
The Recreation Center has plenty of parking, and we are the only ones in the facility on Sunday mornings, so feel free to park wherever you'd like.
Beach casual is pretty typical! Board shorts, jeans, sundresses... just about anything is fine. We gather to worship - not make a fashion statement. If you're in a swimsuit to go to the beach after worship, please wear a coverup.
In addition to Sunday Worship, we also have Island Groups (small group fellowship and Bible studies) that meet in homes throughout the year. We also hold regular get-togethers, enjoy Second Sunday Potlucks every month, and host an occasional Book Club meeting.