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Finding a local church you can partner with can be a long and frustrating journey. At Anchorage Wesleyan Church (AWC) we want to make this decision a little easier for you by answering some of the common questions we are asked.

Q How is AWC different from other churches?

A Several Reasons:

  1. As a recent church plant we are able to focus on the essentials of the Christian faith and community. Some traditions are healthy, but we have the opportunity to establish some new traditions that will be healthy for our generation. We struggle daily with what it means to be a Christian in our context - you won't be taught a series of cliches!
  2. As a new church we are able to offer a small synergistic community where our spiritual lives can thrive in a significant way - your journey matters to us!
  3. As an intimate community that cares deeply for its members you will experience others sacrificing their own rights, privileges, and resources in order to help meet your needs. We expect this atmosphere to impact your life - your lifestyle will change!
  4. you can expect authentic friendships to form at AWC. We will work side by side, celebrate success together, suffer through trials as family, and seek the heart of Christ in unity as we speak the truth in love to one another.

Q How can I get to know others at AWC?

A Friendships are a key part of our lives, and at AWC our gatherings are built around the goal of developing deep authentic relationships and have a time and place where you can learn and live the Scriptures. Everyone feels awkward when entering a new group - that is just how life works, but we encourage you to risk it and introduce yourself.

Q Will they ask me for $$ ?

A Money can cause all sorts of tension within families, including church families and so we are very careful about how we approach this issue.

  1. We do not pass an offering plate or bag during the worship service so that our guests and others don't feel obligated to give simply because others are doing it.
  2. On the table in the back of the sanctuary doors you will find a wooden box If you want a cash gift to be included on your end of the year giving statement please be sure to use an envelope. We consider giving the secret privilege of the believer.
  3. In our desire to teach the whole counsel of God we will, at lease once a year, teach on tithing. Jesus spoke more about money than any other subject and we all understand the truth of the passage "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). We simply want to give everyone all the information they need to make informed decisions about this and every other subject.

Q What is a Wesleyan?

A The Wesleyan church is a branch of the Methodist church that split away during the time of the Civil War as the main body of the Methodist church supported slavery. It is named after John Wesley, who was a priest in the Church of England during the late 1700's and was the most influential church leader of his day. John Wesley is a highly respected follower of Christ across most denominational lines around the world. Our faith is not in John Wesley, we simply hold him up as a good example of what it means to be a follower of Christ. Further information regarding the Wesleyan Church is available on the information table.

Read more about the Wesleyan Church HERE