We’re Glad You’re Here.
If you’re new to Forcey, you’re not alone. In our region, people are often coming and going, and many are finding meaningful community here whether they are with us for a short season or a lifetime.
We are a Christ-centered, Bible-teaching, disciple-making church, and we would love to help you get to know our church family.
Start With a Welcome
Watch our welcome video, read a letter from our lead pastor, and tell us a little about yourself so we can help you connect.
Following Jesus Together
Forcey is a Christ-centered, Bible-teaching, disciple-making church in Silver Spring, Maryland.
People from many neighborhoods, nations, cultures, and generations worship and grow together here. Wherever you are in life, you are welcome to learn more about Jesus and take your next step with us.
Finding Your Way Around Forcey
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Who We Are
Learn about Forcey’s vision, leadership, history, statement of faith, and the church family that calls Forcey home.
Learn About Forcey →Ministries
Explore ministries for adults, kids, youth, missions, worship, groups, Bible fellowship, prayer, care, and community engagement.
Explore Ministries →Next Steps
This is where we help you think about your next step in following Jesus and becoming more connected to the life and mission of the church.
Find Your Next Step →Give
Learn more about biblical generosity and the ways you can financially support the ministry and mission of Forcey.
Giving Information →Serve at Forcey
Find opportunities to use the gifts, abilities, experience, and time God has given you to serve others.
Find Ways to Serve →Live Stream
Join Forcey online for Sunday worship when you are unable to gather with us in person.
Watch Online →Events
See upcoming gatherings, classes, activities, ministry opportunities, registrations, and special events happening at Forcey.
View Events →Resources
Find sermons, church news, helpful information, and other resources from the life and teaching ministry of Forcey.
View Resources →Ready to Visit?
Take a look at what’s happening at Forcey and choose an upcoming service, class, gathering, or event that would help you connect.
Plan Your VisitWhat to Expect
Visiting somewhere new can bring a lot of questions. Here are a few things you may want to know before you arrive.
What Kind of Clothes Should I Wear?
Come as you are. You will see people in shirts and ties along with others in shorts and t-shirts, plus many people wear clothing that represents their homeland. When we come together, we seek to “put on Christ” and pursue “kingdom culture”!
How Long Does Service Typically Last?
Worship services are planned for an hour and fifteen minutes and typically never last longer than ninety minutes, even on days of special focus. You will often find people enjoying each other’s company long after the service is over!
What Is There for My Kids?
There is so much for children (newborn through 5th grade) with Forcey Kids, including Sunday School during the 11:00 service and Christian Service Brigade for boys on Thursday evenings. The goal of Forcey Kids is to partner with parents to nurture children’s faith in Jesus Christ.
What Are the Worship services Like?
Our worship services are blended with rich traditional hymns and creatively expressed contemporary music. Music may be accompanied by piano, organ, our house band with rhythm section, orchestra, or an ensemble of vocalists.
Where Do I Park?
We have a large parking lot right on our church property with plenty of accessible parking spaces. You can enter the lot from Randolph Road or Old Columbia Pike.
Where Do I Go Once I Arrive?
You can’t miss the main doors, and you will see others headed that way. Just inside is our Welcome Center, where you can connect with a member of our church family for more information. The Worship Center is just to your left, and children’s ministries are down the hall to your right.
Can I Bring My Own Coffee?
Great question — of course! We also have a café and would love to bless you with coffee and some snacks. We do ask that food and drinks stay outside of the Worship Center to help keep it clean and welcoming.
Will I Be Struck by Lightning?
Believe it or not, we get asked this a lot. Too many people feel they have done something to displease God and will not be accepted in a church. If you aren’t perfect, you’ll fit right in with us.
We believe Jesus came to give LIGHT, not lightning.
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” — John 3:17
What Is There Besides the Worship Service?
During both the 9:15 and 11:00 services, we offer Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) for adults. ABFs feature Bible teaching and provide smaller communities within our larger church family.