What to expect
No matter who you are or where you've been, you are loved here!
Where should I park?
When you arrive at Schuylkill Haven High School, our parking team will help direct you to your parking space. You'll also be assigned a space to tailgate if you'd like.
Lots open at 9:30am. We recommend arriving early for best parking availability.
Show up and help your community!
We love our community, and we're so grateful to Schuylkill Haven Area High School for allowing us to use their facilities time and time again. We are collecting hand sanitizer to help them reopen safely because we are for Schuylkill County and for your friends who don't go to church. Any size containers are welcome, and there'll be a place for you to drop off any donations on your way in.
What else should I bring?
Bring some lawn chairs or blankets if you'd like to tailgate, or you can watch the service from inside your car. Feel to bring a cooler and snacks, just no grills or alcoholic beverages please. Due to safety restrictions, restrooms will not be available so please plan accordingly.
What will the service be like?
We'll start off with some modern worship music played onstage by our live band. Then you'll hear an inspiring message that will leave you feeling fulfilled, inspired, and ready to take on your week.
We'll have a sound system so you can listen and tailgate outside your car, or you can tune your FM radio to the station designated in the program.
What about my kids?
We've developed online classrooms just for your kids! Each week they can check out age-appropriate content at www.gracefreechurch.live/kids. It's kid-tested, and they are going to love it! Bring an iPad or phone along so they can watch while you enjoy our tailgate service.
Do I need to wear a mask?
For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the larger community, you must wear a mask if you leave your designated tailgate spot. Masks are not required if you stay within your tailgate area or vehicle.
What about weather?
Please check our social media channels for any weather-related announcements. In the event of inclement weather, we'll join you at our Online Campus at 8am, 9:30am or 11am.
Please stay home and join our Online Campus if...
You are feeling ill
You have an elevated temperature in the 48 hours prior to the event
You are at higher risk for COVID-19 complications due to age or an underlying medical condition
You are uncomfortable or nervous about crowds
About the Location
Schuylkill Haven Area Schools
We hold our tailgate services in the Schuylkill Haven Area High School parking lot. The lot has a natural slope, giving our services an amphitheater feel.
Enjoy great live music, and an inspiring message that will make your whole week better!
F.A.Q
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Do I need to wear a mask?
For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and the larger community, you must wear a mask if you leave your designated tailgate spot. Masks are not required if you stay within your tailgate area or vehicle.
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Will I fit in?
Yes! When you visit here you’re going to find people just like you. People from every walk of life. People from all over the county. People who are going through the same things that you are. And if you're worried about being new here, don’t be! We are a rapidly-growing church, and most of our people are “new here.” You’ll find a place that is welcoming, a place where you’re not judged, a place where you are loved for who you are, and a place where you can come as you are to experience the incredible love of God.
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What is the music like?
Our live band plays a variety of modern worship music. Feel free to sing along, or if you just want to listen that's ok too!
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What is the preaching like?
You'll hear messages from the Bible that are inspiring and relevant to your life—things that you can apply right away to make your whole week better! Listen to some recent talks on our website, or watch them online.
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What if I haven't been to church in a long time (or ever)?
It's ok, you won't be alone or feel weird. You'll find people with all different kinds of church backgrounds here, and our worship services are easy to follow and don’t require that you have any past church experience.
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I grew up Catholic/Lutheran/Baptist/Pentecostsal/... Can I still attend here?
Of course you can! We have people from every denominational background calling our church home. We are for Jesus, and we are for you.
Can't make the Tailgate?
Join us Sunday mornings at our online campus, or catch a replay throughout the week.
Sundays at 8, 9:30 & 11am
]Got Questions?
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