Big News: Open Arms Community Church is Moving!
After much prayer and anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that Open Arms Community Church has a confirmed moving date! We have been waiting for this moment, and now we can officially share that we will be closing on our new building on April 4, 2025. This is a huge milestone for our church family, and we give all the glory to God for this next chapter.
Important Dates to Remember:
📅 April 4, 2025 – Official Closing Date
- On this day, we will officially sign for the deed to our new building at 71 Congress St., Bradford, PA.
📅 April 6, 2025 – Final Service at East Main Location
- This will be our last worship service at 1289 East Main St., where we have gathered for the past 22 years.
- Join us at 10:00 AM for a powerful time of worship and reflection as we close this chapter and prepare for what God has next.
- After service, we will have lunch together and then begin packing up and moving to the new location. We need all hands on deck, so if you’re available to help, please sign up using our upcoming QR code or sign-up sheet.
🌿 April 13, 2025 – First Sunday in Our New Home – Palm Sunday!
- Our first worship services at 71 Congress St. will take place on Palm Sunday, April 13! What a powerful way to begin this new chapter—on the very day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem!
- Two services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM (as we will be worshiping downstairs while the front entry ramp is under construction).
- Let’s come together to celebrate what God has done and prepare our hearts for Holy Week!
✝️ April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday!
- One week later, we celebrate Easter in our new building!
- Two services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
- Easter Sunday is one of the most attended Sundays of the year, and what an amazing opportunity to invite people into our new space to hear the message of Jesus’ resurrection and new life!
- Start inviting friends, neighbors, and family members now—we want to fill the house with worship and celebration!
How You Can Help:
✅ Volunteer for Moving Day (April 6) – Sign up to help move, pack, or transport items.
✅ Stay Connected – Ensure we have your current contact information to receive updates via email or text.
✅ Invite Others – Share the news about our move and invite people to Palm Sunday (April 13) and Easter Sunday (April 20)!
✅ Pray for the Transition – We are trusting God to guide us in this exciting time.
We are so excited about this new chapter and can’t wait to celebrate with you! Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you this Sunday at East Main as we prepare for this big transition.
With gratitude and anticipation,
The Open Arms Community Church Team
