Our entire congregation looks forward to meeting you in church. We're excited about your visit and hope the following information may be helpful:
Directions:
Providence Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Providence Road
and Whitehurst Landing Road in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
From Interstate 64:
Take the Indian River Road West exit. At the first stop light, turn right
onto Reon Drive and proceed to the next stop light. Turn right onto
Providence Road. The church is three stop lights down on the right side of
the street.
From Kempsville Road:
Kempsville Road intersects Providence Road. If approaching from the south
(Centerville area), turn left onto Providence Road. If approaching from
the north (Kemps Landing area), turn right onto Providence Road. The
church is three stop lights down on the left hand side of the road.
From Military Highway:
Military Highway intersects Indian River Road. If approaching from the
south (Chesapeake area), turn right onto Indian River Road. If approaching
from the north (Norfolk area), turn left onto Indian River Road. At the
second stop light, turn left onto Providence Road. The church is four stop
lights down on the right side of the road.
Parking:
There are
"visitor" designated parking signs prominently displayed just outside
of the church office, near the main entrance to the church and also at the rear
of the church parking lot (off Old Providence Road) near the entrance to the
Fellowship Hall. These are reserved especially for you, our visitor.
You are also welcome to park in any other space
that is convenient. Our parking lot extends around the entire church
property.
Main Entrance:
The main entrance to the church faces Providence Road.
Click here for a floorplan of the church complex.
Greeters:
It is our custom for representatives of our congregation to welcome everyone
into church. You will be greeted upon entry into the church narthex.
You'll receive a church bulletin containing the order of the service as well as
written announcements of general interest. Children will receive a
"Children's Bulletin" with activities and learning tools geared
towards the young mind. Ushers will assist with seating and also provide
information on the location of our nursery.
Nursery:
Care in the Providence Nursery is as important to us as the Worship of
God. For that reason, we make every effort to get to know you, your child,
and your child's unique, individual needs. Our goal is to have the same,
familiar Nursery Room Staff Member greet you each week and provide a
consistent, loving and nurturing environment for your infant, toddler or pre-schooler
in a setting that is comfortable, safe and leaves you free to refresh your own
spirit during our Sunday Service. The nursery can be reached through either of the
rear sanctuary doors.
Sunday School:
Sunday School begins at 9:45 am. There's a place for everyone
in the entire family! There are four different adult classes to choose
from as well as classes geared specifically for your child's age
group. Meeting room numbers and the Sunday School level are listed
below:
| Infants | Nursery Room 102 |
| 2 and 3 year olds | Room 105 |
| Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten | Room 107 |
| Grades 1 and 2 | Room 108 |
| Grade 3 | Room 206 |
| Grade 4 | Room 205 |
| Grades 5 and 6 | Room 202 |
| Grades 7 and 8 | Room 207 |
| Grades 9 and 10 | Room 306 |
| Grades 11 and 12 | Room 305 |
| Adult - In-Betweeners (IBITs) | Room 302 |
| Adult - Genesis Study | Room 304 |
| Adult - Present Word | Room 309 |
| Adult - Christian Living | Room 311 |
Click here to locate room numbers in the church floorplan.
Worship:
The Worship service begins at 11:00 am. The service lasts approximately one
hour and follows a traditional format. During the service, you
will be asked to participate in our "Ritual of Friendship" by filling
in your name and address on our "Ritual of Friendship" pad in each of
the pews. This will introduce you to us and help us to get to know your
name.
Fellowship:
After the Worship service each Sunday, visitors are cordially invited to join us
for coffee and light refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. Walking through
either of the rear Sanctuary doors and following the hallway to the left will
lead you to the Fellowship Hall.
