When and where can I visit?
Weekend worship is Saturday at 6:30 PM and Sunday at 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 AM. Wednesday worship is at 6:30 PM. The church meets at 38633 Jefferson Street, Indio, CA 92203. Spanish translation headsets are available for Sunday's 11:30 AM service at the Welcome Center, located at the east entrance of the Worship Center.
What should I wear?
Gatherings are casual. Wear comfortable clothing; worship includes music and verse-by-verse Bible teaching.
What is available for children and students?
Garden Kids serves infants through fifth grade on Saturday at 6:30 PM, Sunday at 9:45 and 11:30 AM, and Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Check-in opens 30 minutes before service and classrooms open 15 minutes beforehand. Age groups include infants-23 months, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, ages four-five, kindergarten and grades one-five. Parents can create a family profile in advance through the visit page. A mother's room and foyer seating provide video viewing. Junior-high and high-school groups meet Sunday at 9:45 and 11:30 AM and Wednesday at 6:30 PM; junior high also meets Saturday evening. AWANA is part of Wednesday children's ministry, and VBS is offered seasonally.
Which groups and care ministries can I join?
Young adults ages eighteen-twenty-five meet Monday at 6:30 PM in the Coffee Corner. Home groups, men's and women's studies, marriage mentoring and a fellowship for ages fifty-five and older offer further connection. GriefShare meets Monday at 2:00 and 6:00 PM; confirm registration and current sessions. Overcome supports people facing addiction and other struggles on second and fourth Sundays, 4:00-5:30 PM. OneLess supports foster, host and adoptive families, and the meals ministry assists after illness, childbirth or bereavement; request help from the relevant team. The Welcome Center can help with current study terms, activities and newcomer lunches.
Can I watch services online?
Services are livestreamed at https://thegardenfellowship.online.church/ and through the official YouTube channel. Teaching archives are available through https://www.thegardenfellowship.com/teachings.
When is the church office open?
Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Wednesday and Saturday, noon-5:00 PM. The office can direct youth and young-adult questions to the relevant teams.