Your Questions, Answered
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We gather for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at:
Village Centre Cinemas at Wandermere
12622 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99218 -
Park in the main lot in front of the theater and enter through the main entrance. Walk toward the ticket collection area, turn left, and follow the hallway to the last auditorium on your left.
Look for Mercy signs along the road, outside the entrance, and inside the building to help you find your way.
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Dress casually and come as you are. You’ll find people in comfortable, everyday clothes.
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Our worship service typically lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes.
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Children are welcome and encouraged to participate in worship with us. We also offer childcare for children ages 0–5.
If your child gets restless or makes noise during the service, please don’t worry. Pastor Tommy regularly reassures parents that those sounds don’t bother him, including during the sermon. Your children belong here.
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Yes. You can get from the parking lot into our worship space without using stairs, and the auditorium has designated spaces for wheelchair users.
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IOur worship follows a liturgy, an established pattern that includes confessing our sin, hearing the assurance of God’s forgiveness, praying the Psalms, affirming our faith together, and celebrating Communion every week.
If that’s unfamiliar, you won’t be left guessing. Our pastor explains each part as we come to it so you can understand what’s happening and why.
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We sing a mixture of newer worship songs and traditional hymns. Whether a song is familiar or new, you’re welcome to join in or listen as you learn it.
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Our sermons explore a passage of the Bible, explaining what it means and how it connects with everyday life through the good news of Jesus. Pastor Tommy’s style is conversational, with humor and illustrations that help make the message understandable, whether you’ve attended church for years or are just exploring Christianity.
We usually work through books of the Bible, with occasional thematic series. Sermons typically last about 30 minutes.
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Our whole service is shaped by the good news of Jesus. Written prayers and shared statements of faith help that good news take root in our hearts and habits. We confess our sins to honestly face our guilt and hear God’s promise of forgiveness. We pray the Psalms because Scripture teaches us how to pray, including when we struggle to find the words.
These practices also connect us with Christians across generations. As we participate together, we learn to remember, believe, and live out the gospel.
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You don’t need to know the prayers, songs, or traditions before visiting. Everything is printed and projected. Our pastor explains each part of the service, including Communion, as we come to it. You’re welcome to listen and observe as you become familiar with worship at Mercy.
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Absolutely. You don’t need to share our beliefs to visit, ask questions, or explore Christianity with us. We encourage you to investigate Jesus and the gospel for yourself. Our preaching explains the Christian message without assuming everyone already understands or believes it.
If you’ve been hurt by a church, we recognize that visiting another one can be a significant step. We want Mercy to be a place where you can ask honest questions, be heard, and encounter the grace of Jesus. There’s room to take your time.
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Stop by the welcome table and introduce yourself to Pastor Tommy or one of our leaders. We’d love to get to know you and help you find your next step.
Our men’s and women’s Bible studies offer opportunities to build friendships and explore Scripture together. If you’d prefer to start with a conversation over coffee, Tommy would be glad to meet with you.
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“Presbyterian” comes from the biblical word for elder. It describes a church led by pastors and elders who share responsibility for teaching, spiritual care, and leadership. It also means our church is connected and accountable to a wider church family.
Mercy belongs to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). As a developing congregation, we are currently under the oversight of the elders of New Hope Presbyterian Church in Kent, Washington.
Our Presbyterian identity also reflects our emphasis on God’s grace: salvation is God’s gift, received through faith in Jesus Christ. Learn more about what we believe.