Q: Before I visit a worship service I need to be sure there will be childcare for my infant. Does ACC have this available during worship and for other functions?

A: We provide a nursery during worship. For some other functions, childcare is provided. To check availability, contact the church office.


Q: We have heard good things about the ACC Sunday School. Can our children start in the middle of the year? Can we review the Sunday School curriculum ahead of time to see if it would be satisfactory for our children?

A: New Sunday School students are welcome at any time and there will be no problem for your child to enter in the middle of the program. Our Coordinator of Children's Christian Education will be pleased to review the material for your child's class with you at any time. Please call Merrill Noble to arrange a meeting.


Q: We will be attending a worship service for the first time, when should we bring our children to Sunday School?

Children who are in Kindergarten - Grade 8 attend worship for the first 5-10 minutes and are typically dismissed to go to Sunday School just after a Children's Moment. Younger children can be brought to their Sunday School room prior to the start of the service. The teachers are generally available approximately 10 minutes prior to the service starting. (Children of all ages are welcome to remain in the Sanctuary with their families, although most do eventually choose to go to Sunday School). Youth 9th grade and older worship in the Sanctuary. During Summer Worship, care is available for children up to 3 years old in our Nursery. A Sunday School class is available for children ages 3 through 6 who come to the Sanctuary for the first few minutes of the service and are then dismissed. Older children remain in worship with their parents.


Q: I am hard of hearing. Will I be able to hear during the worship service?

A: ACC uses a sound system in the sanctuary during the worship service. There are also individual receiver devices for people who would like additional hearing assistance. Just ask one of the ushers when you arrive for worship.


Q: The parking lot is often full. Is there extra parking available?

A: YES. Parking is available behind the town center fire station and behind the Acton town hall/library.


Q: I work on Sundays. Does ACC offer worship opportunities at other times during the week?

A: Contemporary worship services are currently offered monthly, most often on Sunday evenings at 6:00 P.M. (Click here for the schedule.) We also have Faith Sharing and many Bible Study and Prayer Groups that meet during the week. During Lent, we offer Wednesday evening worship with Communion.


Q: How do I become a member?

A: The answer to the question about the process of joining the church is fairly straightforward. Three times a year we hold a brunch to welcome new folks and allow them to address questions to the ministers. Interested folks are asked to attend a class (four Sunday nights usually), held in the fall and spring, in which they learn about the church, faith, membership at ACC, and explore their involvement with us. If they wish to become a member following the class, they are welcomed on New Member Sunday (held twice a year), and then there is a New Member Dinner hosted for them by the deacons. Each new member is given a sponsor, someone who welcomes the new member into the life of the church and is available for questions. Sponsors also attend the New Member Dinner.


Q: I have some personal problems and feel I would like to speak in confidence with a pastor. Can ACC help me?

A: By all means. Please call the office and ask to speak to one of the Ministers about your personal concerns. They will be pleased to speak with you privately.


Q: Can you refer me to appropriate services or support agencies for other kinds of help?

A: The Acton-Boxborough Interfaith Laity (ABIL) maintains a good list of places that offer assistance. Click here for their Resource Directory.