Before You Arrive

What is the worship experience like at ICC Imara on a Sunday?

Each service begins with energetic and inspiring music played by a live band. The sanctuary setting is contemporary with creative multi-media elements designed to make it easy to follow along and conducive for you to participate during each song. You will then hear a message based on the Bible. The heart of our church is to help people grow. It is our hope and goal that the message will encourage and challenge you.

ICC IMARA COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

As we worship in-person at our facility, we have ensured that the experience is as safe as possible for you and your family. Please try to arrive 15 minutes before service begins so we can guide you through the processes and help provide the best possible experience. 

Face Masks 

We will be requiring all to wear a face mask while on our facility. If you forget your face mask, we will provide you with one. We require masks to be worn at all times not out of fear, but out of love and concern for others.

Working Together to Stay Safe

We will be making our facility safe, secure and spacious as per the recommended guidelines.

  • We will maintain 1.5m social distancing
  • Every chair will be sanitized prior to and between each worship experience.
  • We will have hand sanitizer stations available at our facility.
  • We will request you keep your face mask on during the worship service.
  • Giving of offering will be done online
  • Communion servers will have gloves, face mask and face shield.
  • Ushers will give a friendly smile or wave rather than a handshake to help keep our services contactless.
  • We know you have really missed one another, but we are encouraging you not to hug and give handshakes.
  • We encourage all attendees over the age of 65 or those who have a compromised immune system to worship with us online.

Online services 

We encourage you to continue to attend ICC Imara Church Online if you or a family member doesn’t feel well, or if you’re just not ready to attend church at our physical location. If you notice any of the following symptoms during the week prior to Sunday service, please worship with us online. Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms.

  • Fever
  • Cough or sore throat
  • Shortness of breath & tiredness
  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Loss of speech or movement
  • Contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 (in the past 14 days)

We are family! 

You are part of the ICC Imara Church family whether you attend in-person or online! As Christ’s disciples, we are learning to live out our calling to worship, pray, encourage, witness, disciple, and serve in creative ways that minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We’ve gone online, moved some of our small groups to video chats, and found new ways to love our neighbors. We are still the people of God; WE—not our buildings—are the real church.

Where do I park?

There’s plenty of parking. If you are a first-time visitor, we have parking lot attendants and greeters to help guide you to a great spot.

What about my kids?

Your child will experience…

  • Nursery- 6 months to 2 years; your son or daughter will experience our caregivers singing worship songs and praying over your precious little ones.
  • Toddlerz- 3 years to 5 years; your child will experience an age-focused service where they will sing worship songs and will learn values through creative and interactive Bible stories.
  • 6ninerz- 6 years to 9 years; your child will experience an age-focused service where they will learn values through creative and interactive Bible stories.
  • Rockerz- 10 years to 12years; your child will experience an age-focused service where they will learn values through creative and interactive Bible stories.
  • Ropes- 13 years – 14 years; your child will be taught on the rights of passage and transition into high school.

Upon arrival, children will be checked in and receive a name tag with a unique number. In case your child needs your immediate attention, the teacher will contact you through text messaging.

I have older kids where will they go?

Students in High School and University have regular worship services every Sunday morning. On other days the students can Join a Small Group for studying the Bible with other students their age.

Students will have 2 opportunities to engage in a worship experience. Teenz (14 years – 18 years) will have a service especially for them at 8:30am & 10:30am at the rooftop in the Connection Centre. iFrontrunnerz (Youth 18 years – 25 years) can experience worship at 10:30am, 2nd floor in the Connection Centre.

Is there a dress code?

We want you to feel comfortable. Whether that means jeans and a t-shirt, business casual or suit and tie, as long as you are actually wearing clothes, you will fit right in.

Will I have to say anything, sign anything or be singled out in any way?

You won’t be put on the spot.

  • You won’t have to wear a name badge or be singled out in any way.
  • You don’t even have to sing along if you don’t feel comfortable.
  • You’re not expected to give when we receive the offering.

We have a Welcome Card available in the service to fill out in case you have questions, need prayer or are interested in any of our events or resources. This card is only used to help us serve you better and keep you informed of church-wide events and activities. You will not be spammed.

As our guest, we also have a gift for you. You can stop by the Welcome Center in the prefab buildings in the compound for a quick chat with our welcome team.

What do you believe?

We believe that Jesus is the son of God and the Bible is the word of God. Our goal is to serve you in any way possible to help you grow.

Read more about what we believe and our purpose and core values by clicking here.

Aside from Sunday services, what else do you have?

We want your growth to happen all week long, so we have multiple mid-week opportunities for you and your family.

  • Adults can connect with other believers by joining a small group or attending one of our classes to help you in specific areas of your life like marriage, discipleship, finances, etc.
  • A midweek service every Wednesday @ 6pm with a focus on prayer and worship