What do I wear to church?

Most people who attend Dove of the Desert dress casually. At any given worship service there usually will be someone in a suit or dress and someone else in shorts. Most people dress somewhere in between. We encourage you to “come as you are.” We think God cares more about your heart than your taste in clothing.

What service is best for me?

Only you can decide what worship style best helps you enter into a spirit of worship. We encourage you to try a different service if the one you attended didn't “fit.” Each of our worship services is different. If you like a smaller, traditional worship experience you may be most comfortable at the 8:00 a.m. Sunday service. If you are more comfortable rock ‘n rollin’ with a crowd try 9:30 Sunday morning. If you want a larger, more traditional worship experience attend Sunday morning at 11:00. Children are always welcome in worship.

Will you baptize my child?

When we baptize children in the United Methodist Church we ask the community present to commit to helping raise that child in the Christian faith. We find it difficult to keep that promise if we don’t know you or your family. Therefore, we only baptize people who are part of our church family. You don’t have to be a member of Dove, but you must regularly attend worship and participate in our congregational life before we feel like we can make the commitment necessary in baptism.

Can I get married in your church?

Because of our close proximity to Arrowhead Country Club we are frequently asked to perform and/or host marriage ceremonies. You may rent our facility for your wedding. You may bring your own clergy person, or contact one of the retired pastors in our congregation in order to contract for their services. Please contact Sandy Kreiss - or the church office for more information.