Where do I park?
We have a parking lot behind the church, as well as street parking along Maryland Avenue and any of the side streets close to the church.
What do I wear?
We believe in being ourselves at church just as we would do any other day, which means we wear what we’re most comfortable in – from jeans and t-shirts to professional pants and dresses!
What can I expect when I come on Sunday morning?
Our services are pretty casual and simple. Warm smiles will greet you outside and direct you in and up the stairs to friendly faces. If you have children, you may choose to drop them off downstairs with our KidHorizon team.
Upstairs, you will find our main Fellowship Hall as well as our overfloow room and Chapel designated for families with babies and toddlers. Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Depending on the week, our worship team consists of a full band or one or two talented individuals. They begin with a few contemporary songs - we often play songs by artists/churches like Bethel, Elevation, and Hillsong and similar. We display the lyrics on the screen so you can follow along. After an initial worship set, we have our message, book-ended with some more worship. Our services end around 11:30, but most weeks folks hang around afterward and mingle!
Most of our demographic includes 20-, 30-, 40-, and 50-somethings, families and singles.
What are your sermons like?
We base our sermons on Scripture as the ultimate authority, and we use a variety of sermon styles including expository, topical and narrative. We try to make our messages as relatable as possible while mining the depths of the truths of Scripture. Check out a past sermon on our YouTube Channel to get an idea of our style.
What is your music like?
We sing contemporary worship music and are often led by either an acoustic guitar or a full band.
Do you offer something for kids on Sunday?
Yes. We have a kids ministry that happens while the adults are in the worship service. The kid rooms are on the first floor of the church building.
Are my kids welcome in the service?
Yes! Many are not ready to leave their young children downstairs with KidHorizon right away. We understand! You are welcome to bring your children in the service with you. If your child is crying or you feel more comfortable, the Chapel upstairs is designated for families with babies and toddlers (toys provided). We also have an overflow room upstairs next to the Fellowship Hall. Both rooms are equipped with a live stream of the service, so you won’t miss a thing.
It is perfectly fine if your older child would like to join you in the service. Our sermons are PG-13 a few times a year, and we will let you know about that in advance. Once kids reach middle school, we invite them to join us in the Fellowship Hall every week.
Is your location accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes. We have multiple accessible parking spots, an elevator to the second floor, and appropriate bathroom facilities.
What denomination are you?
We consider ourselves a non-denominational church. For us, that means we bring a blend of different Christian traditions together to celebrate what we believe is most important: love Jesus and love like Jesus.
What opportunities are there to connect outside of Sunday service?
Throughout the year, we host various large group gatherings including neighborhood block parties and food trucks after church. We also have a wide array of recurring groups and activities that anyone is welcome to join at anytime. Our goal is to provide multiple avenues and environments for people from all life stages and backgrounds to simply live life together. Check out our Calendar and Events page to see all of the upcoming opportunities to connect.
How do you make decisions as a church?
We have a Senior Leadership Team composed of 5 members of our congregation as well as our pastor. This team dreams, casts vision, and makes executive decisions for the church while empowering sub-teams to make program related decisions. The Senior Leadership Team has a rotating tenure based on a three year cycle.
How would I become a member of your church?
Horizon doesn’t have a traditional church membership process. Instead, if you decide to make this church your home, we invite you to make the one-year Horizon Commitment. Those of us who love this church and call it home have committed to what we believe to be four transformational practices:
- A life moving in the direction of wholeness
- A lifestyle of sacrificial giving
- Investing in community
- Serving the wider world
Who can I talk to if I have more questions about Horizon Church of Towson?
You can talk to any of the leaders in our community to get a feel for who we are and what we’re all about. Hanging out with us is the best way to get to know us. Email us at HorizonChurchTowson@gmail.com or call the church at (410) 417-9266.