Why Church Attendance Still Matters
In our busy, screen-filled world, many ask, Why is church attendance important? Here is a simple answer: being with God and other believers shapes your faith and your life. The importance of church attendance is not about checking a box; it's about being present. It is about drawing near to God's presence, growing through God's Word and prayer, and walking with a church community that encourages you. In recent years, many have tried to do faith alone. Yet again and again, Christians find that showing up in a local church is where connection and change actually happen.
Church Is More Than Content
Church is more than ideas on a screen; it is the embodied presence of God's people gathered on the Lord's Day. From the earliest Christians, believers met weekly to devote themselves to teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer, honoring the Sabbath and celebrating the risen Christ. Sunday worship re-centers our hearts as we sing, pray, hear Scripture, and respond together, practices the Holy Spirit uses to shape us.
If you're asking, "Why is church attendance important?", embodied worship forms us beyond Sunday: hearing, singing, and praying together change us. Gathered, all ages learn and serve; leaders equip; and members make a mutual commitment. Livestreams aid the ill or traveling, yet physical presence enables sacraments, accountability, and practical care, rooting us in a people where our presence strengthens others, too.
You Were Made For Community, Care, and Accountability
We Were Created for a Relationship With God and With People
A healthy church community gives you a place to know and be known, to pray and be prayed for, to learn and to serve. When you attend church regularly, you meet other believers who share your love for Jesus and your desire to live faithfully in the world.
Care Looks Simple and Human
Someone shares a need. Another person prays. A meal shows up. A ride is offered. This is a ministry that flows from love, not pressure. The apostle Paul describes the church as one body with many parts, each with different spiritual gifts (Romans 12:4-8)—your gift matters. Your presence matters. When you participate, you both give and receive.
Accountability in the Church Is Hopeful, Not Harsh
Other believers remind you of the truth of God's Word, encourage you when you are weary, and call you back when you drift. With time, trust grows. You can ask for help, confess sin, and find grace. This is the kind of fellowship our hearts long for, and it is one key reason why the importance of church attendance remains significant.
If Time Is Tight, Start Small
Try one Sunday morning. If you work shifts, aim for one service when you can. Linger a few minutes to say hello. Consider a midweek group for prayer and Bible reading. Even small steps, repeated steadily, make a lasting difference.
New or Returning? Quick Answers for You
What If I Am New to Faith?
You are welcome to explore at your own pace—no pressure and no perfect answers required. Ask questions, visit a service, or try a newcomers' meetup or class when you're ready. We're glad you're here and happy to walk with you.
What If I Had a Bad Church Experience?
We're truly sorry for that pain. We aim for humility, clarity, accountability, and safe practices—please start slow and keep your boundaries. Attend quietly, meet a leader when you're comfortable, and take the time you need to rebuild trust.
What If I Am Introverted?
You can ease in. Sit where you feel comfortable, arrive a bit early or late to avoid crowds, and make one connection at a time. A quick hello at the welcome area or trying a small group that fits your pace can help.
What About My Kids or Teens?
We provide secure check-in, background-checked volunteers, and age-appropriate teaching that helps kids and students engage with the Bible. You're welcome to walk them to their room or keep them with you if that feels best. We communicate openly and ensure you're always up to date.
When Is Online Helpful?
Online is great when you're sick, traveling, exploring from afar, or snowbound. It keeps you connected to teaching and updates, but in-person fellowship and serving together are the heartbeat of church life (Hebrews 10:24-25). When you're able, we'd love to see you on campus.
Your Presence Changes You—and Blesses Flagstaff
Your presence is not only for you. It blesses your neighbors. When you go to church, you are equipped to return to your home, school, and work with the love of Christ. You learn how to serve with wisdom, speak with grace, and live for the glory of God on earth.
Serving is a clear way your gifts make a difference. You might welcome guests, help with children, join music or tech teams, support care ministries, or participate in a local outreach. Ministry is not for a few; it is for the whole body. As you serve, you find joy and purpose, and you become an example to the next generation of Christians.
Generosity is another way worship reshapes us. Giving is worship that fuels mission and care for neighbors (2 Corinthians 9:7–8). Together, the congregation meets real needs and supports gospel work. Many find that regular giving helps align their hearts with God's heart for the world.
What to Expect on a Sunday
Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning, we're glad you're here. Our Sunday gathering centers on Scripture, worship, and prayer in a welcoming, accessible environment. Below you'll find what to expect—from music and kids check-in to parking, winter tips, and our livestream—so you can relax and feel at home.
Service Length: about 85–90 minutes focused on Scripture, worship, and prayer.
Singing: We'll lift our voices to praise God and build one another up through songs.
Scripture Reading: Because we love God's Word, we'll stand together to read the passage we're studying.
Preaching: We'll hear live preaching that teaches the truth of Scripture and applies the gospel to the deepest issues of our lives.
Communion: We'll partake in the Lord's Supper to remember Jesus' sacrificial death for our sins.
Giving: In response to God's grace, we'll give to support the church's mission locally and globally. Give using the boxes at the back or online.
What's Available For Kids?
We believe parents are their children’s chief spiritual guides, and we’re here to come alongside them. Children are welcome to stay in the service or join Redemption Kids—a safe, fun, Bible-centered environment for kids on Sunday mornings. A full children's ministry (6 months–5th grade) is offered during our 10:00 a.m. service.
Why Is Church Attendance Important Now?
Habits shape hearts. Hebrews urges us not to give up meeting together, but to encourage one another, and all the more as we see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:24–25). When we gather, pray, and hear the Word, the Spirit renews our minds, strengthens faith, and sends us out to love our city. In short, attend church weekly when you can. Let Sundays set the rhythm for the rest of your week.
Come As You Are to Redemption Church Flagstaff
The importance of church attendance is steady and practical. When you attend church, you meet with God, grow through the Bible and prayer, build friendships with fellow believers, and use your spiritual gifts to serve. Weekly church attendance helps anchor your life in the grace of Jesus and contributes to the flourishing of your city. You are invited.
Take one step this Sunday: plan a visit to Redemption Church Flagstaff, meet the church family, and see how God might meet you there. Join a group when you are ready. Ask for prayer. Try serving once. We would be glad to welcome you.
