-Worship services are varied and eclectic, but NOT like a rock concert- more intimate and "stripped down," if you will.
Salem Pres has been a good church to attend while I was at Salem College and now that I am working and living in Winston Salem as well. The pastors love the Lord and teach in a way that I can not only understand but can gain a deeper appreciation for scripture. My small group has loved, supported, and walked with me in my journey as a believer. The church as a whole has also supported my ministry with InterVarsity at Salem College as well. Check this church out if you are seeking places to worship!
A wonderful, welcoming house of worship.
-Our congregation is relatively small, which means it is easy to meet people, and many congregants (and definitely pastors) will know you by name quickly.
We (my husband, toddler son, and I) started attending Salem Pres just over 2 years ago, when I considered myself agnostic/atheist. I was immediately drawn in to Ben Milner's preaching style- as a former atheist himself, his sermons are always informative and expository, and always making the case FOR the historicity and truth of the scriptures. The Gospel is shared during every service- clearly, accurately, and in a way that helps all to better understand who we are, who God is, and the nature of the great exchange on the cross. As you can probably tell, I've since become a Christian- about a year after we began attending services. I'm positive that God used this church to bring me to faith.
We joined Salem Pres when we returned to Winston-Salem for my husband's residency in 2011. In fact, one of the initial reasons we started attending Salem was due to the 5pm service time, which is convenient for my husband who often works or is getting off of work on Sunday mornings. There are lots of medical families and students who attend. I love the worship time which is led by different (very talented!) members each week - so there is a variety of styles from more contemporary to classic hymns. Dress is casual though you'll find people more dressed-up as well. The preaching is excellent and is more Biblical exposition than self-help. It always points to the Gospel, and to the communion table, which is an important part of the service each week.
Children are included in the service, and though caring childcare is available, many children stay in church for part or all of the time. Children may come to the front for a joyful and heartwarming dancing session during the final song of the service. As a parent, I love that I feel comfortable nursing in the service or having my baby squeal without embarrassment, but I imagine the baby noise could be disconcerting at first for visitors without kids.
-People confess and repent in front of each other, and in front of the entire congregation at times; I had never experienced this level of honesty and openness in a church before.
We started attending Salem Pres in 2009, and joined a small group the following year. This community has supported, challenged and encouraged us through a number of life stages. The sermon series tend to follow whole books of the bible and always celebrate the good news of Gods great grace to sinful people. We celebrate the Lord's Supper regularly (each week). We love this church and feel blessed to call Salem home!
-We take the Lord's Supper each and every week, however there isn't any pressure to partake if you do not believe.
We have become very involved with the church community and there are lots of ways to do so- through home fellowship groups, bible studies & prayer times, and service opportunities (particularly in the West Salem neighborhood). If you're reading this I hope you will come visit soon!
-Church services are kid friendly- don't be surprised to hear kids cry, squeal, babble, etc. during church. The church believes that children start picking up on things passively much earlier than we give them credit for- as with language development- so we should expose them to the gospel and church liturgies from a young age.
Other aspects of Salem Pres that I find distinctive:
-We have additional, and even more intimate, opportunities to make connections, including small groups, bible studies, monthly brunches, potluck dinners, and church membership classes, as well as other church events.
Salem Presbyterian Church is a US Church based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Salem Presbyterian Church is located at 600 Holly Ave NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA.
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