Commonly Asked Questions

What is a typical Gathering like?

We begin with a welcome and call to worship. We sing a few songs, read Scripture, and pray. The sermon usually lasts around thirty minutes and is followed by a time of reflection, communion, and giving. We then sing one to two more songs, followed by announcements and a benediction (a blessing for the road). Our Gathering typically ends around 10:45 am.

Where do I park?

If you have mobility issues or children, we recommend you park in our parking lot located on the south side of our building. Otherwise, you can park on either side of Fairfield Ave. and on the west side of Park Ave.

Where do I enter?

There are two entrances to our Gatherings. Our Main Entrance is on Park Ave. This entrance is open during the entire Gathering. Our secondary entrance is located off of our parking lot. This door locks at 9:45 am, so if you arrive after this time, you will need to walk around the building and enter through the Main Entrance. For those with mobility issues, there is a lift just inside the parking lot door, as needed.

How do I get to the Sanctuary?

If you come in the Main Entrance located on Park Ave., you will simply take a left up a small inclined hallway to enter into the Sanctuary, which will be on your right.

If you enter through the secondary entrance off of our parking lot, you will need to come up the stairs, take a right, and walk down the hallway. On your left, you will pass the Community Room (coffee, tea, and water available here) and on your right, you will find the restrooms and NCC Kids Check-in. When you reach the end of the hallway, there will be a staircase and the Main Entrance. You will follow the hallway around, taking a small inclined walk up to the Sanctuary, which will be on your right.

How do I need to dress?

Most people dress pretty casually at New Circle. Many wear jeans, and in the summer, many wear shorts. We strive to be a place where you can come however you want, whether it is your “Sunday best” or something pretty casual. Just make sure all of the important stuff is covered and we should be good!

Where are the restrooms located?

This is a very important question! Bathrooms are located on all floors of our building. The most convenient during the Gathering is just down the hallway to your left, across from the Community Room. If those are full, there are bathrooms located at the bottom of the stairs that are located just outside the Sanctuary. There are directional signs throughout the building to help.

Is coffee provided?

Of course! We provide coffee roasted locally each week. Coffee, tea, and water can be found in the Community Room, which is located down the hallway to the right of the Main Entrance or on the left side of the main hallway if you enter off the parking lot and come up the stairs.