What to Expect

Walnut Hill – The Valley meets at the iconic Strand Theater in Seymour, and serves the entire Valley region of Derby, Ansonia, Seymour, Shelton, Oxford and beyond.

Our main service is in the theater itself, and the stage there makes for a surprisingly suitable “altar” for our worship team and pulpit.

• Where do I go?

  While adults worship in the theater/sanctuary, kids aged 0 to Grade 5 will experience our full slate of ministry – designed with each age group in mind – in areas just above and below the theater. Once checked in through our computerized kiosk security system, your children will enjoy 75 minutes of learning about God at their own level. Make sure you keep the “ticket” you receive when you check-in – it’s the only way you can pick up your child.
  
  Youth grade 6 and up join the adults in the main theater.  

• What will I hear?

  Our worship style is best described as contemporary, with a full band including guitars, drums, bass and often other instruments such as keyboards and brass.

  Typically, our service lasts about 75 minutes, and includes time for music, announcements, sermon (live or on video), prayer, offertory, and any special elements such as communion, new member welcome, or baby dedications.

  On most Sundays, the sermon is delivered via high-definition video on a large screen in the theater. This allows for people at all of Walnut Hill’s campuses to receive the same biblical teachings.

  Occasionally, however, a preacher will deliver a message “live” in Seymour.

• How should I dress?

  Dress is fairly casual; you’ll see everything from jeans to business casual or even a Sunday best. We want you to feel comfortable while still honoring the God of the universe.

• What about Communion?

  In most of Walnut Hill’s services, we celebrate the sacrament of Communion once a month, as a symbolic remembrance of what Christ did at the Last Supper. We have an "open table' - inviting all who have surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ to celebrate with us.

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