What accessibility accommodations are available?

Wheelchair access and hearing amplification are available during worship. The church also provides pew Bibles, projects Scripture texts on overhead screens, and offers activity bags to help children participate in worship. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/what-to-expect )

What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?

Sunday worship is offered in two formats: a contemporary service at 9:00 a.m. and a traditional service at 11:00 a.m. The church also holds a single “OneService” Sunday on the first Sunday of each month during the school year. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/sitemap.xml ) The schedule can vary seasonally: the What to Expect page lists worship at 9:00 a.m. from September through May and 10:00 a.m. from June through August. Services are also livestreamed, with worship creatively tailored for both in-person and online participants. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/what-to-expect ; https://www.threechoptchurch.org/live )

Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?

Yes. You’re welcome to attend while exploring Christianity or questioning your beliefs; Three Chopt Presbyterian says it seeks to “welcome all” and welcomes people to its Sunday worship services. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/what-to-expect )

Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?

For the Communion service at Regirer Park, registration isn’t mentioned; the invitation is simply to join on Sunday, August 16 at 2:00 p.m. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events/communionatregirerpark )

Which service times have children's programs for each age group?

- **Nursery care (ages 0–3):** 9:00–11:00 a.m. Sundays, September–May; 10:00–11:00 a.m. Sundays, June–August. - **Children’s Worship:** After the Children’s Blessing during the 9:00 a.m. service, September–May, and the 10:00 a.m. service on one-service Sundays and June–August. The Children’s Ministry page lists ages **3 through grade 5**; the “What to Expect” page describes the 9:00 a.m. program as ages **4 through first grade** and summer Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. as ages **4 and up**. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/children ) ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/what-to-expect )

Do children need advance registration, and can visiting families participate?

Yes—advance registration is indicated for VBS; the church says registration for Spring 2027 is open. VBS is open to children who turned 3 by January 1 through fifth grade, with no membership requirement stated, so visiting families can likely participate. For confirmation or questions, contact Children@ThreeChoptChurch.org. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/vbs )

What denomination or network does the church belong to?

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church belongs to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); its website refers to the denomination as “the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).” ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events )

What are its stated core beliefs?

The supplied website material does not give a formal list of core beliefs. It does state commitments to faith in Christ, spiritual growth through Bible study and worship, and the Christian practices of baptism and Communion. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/youth ) ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/sitemap.xml ) The church also emphasizes sharing God’s love, hope, and salvation through service, care for neighbors, and work for justice. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/give ) ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family )

What roles can women hold in church leadership?

Women serve in both ordained and elected leadership roles at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. For example, Rev. KellyAnn Rayle is an ordained pastor and interim head of staff; women also serve as deacons and on the Session and Congregational Nominating Committee. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/staff-and-leadership ) Women also hold staff leadership positions, including Director of Promises Preschool and Music Director. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/staff-and-leadership )

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?

The recent **stewardship sermon on Romans 12** would be especially helpful. It teaches stewardship as offering our whole lives—time, gifts, service, prayer, and resources—in response to God’s grace, rather than treating it as only a financial commitment. ( [36:16 from November 09, 2026] ) ( [36:44 from November 09, 2026] ) It also explains how people with different gifts belong and contribute together as one body in Christ. ( [37:54 from November 09, 2026] ) ( [40:08 from November 09, 2026] )

How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?

The materials provided speak about sin, confession, and forgiveness only briefly; they don’t lay out a formal practice of confession or a detailed explanation of forgiveness. Sin is touched on indirectly: a children’s program names fear, lying, and temptation as spiritual battles, and refers to the “Breastplate of Righteousness.” ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events/kidsnightout ) The church’s language about forgiveness is grounded in Christ’s sacrifice, salvation, and God’s mercy: communion is described as a sign of Christ’s sacrifice, and a World Communion prayer speaks of “the wideness of your mercy” and “your saving death.” ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events )

How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?

We teach that community is built by bringing our distinct gifts and real selves into a shared life: Paul’s image of one body means people have different roles, and each person’s contribution matters. We are called not only to recognize our own gifts but to honor others’ gifts, even when they differ from ours. ( [37:54 from November 09, 2026] ) ( [39:26 from November 09, 2026] ) Honesty means we need not pretend to have certainty before responding faithfully. Moses answers God’s call before knowing what will come, and the sermon describes that response as presence and availability—not agreement to everything ahead. The church’s community life also takes practical forms of care, such as meal support for members and friends in times of need. ( [34:26 from November 09, 2026] ) ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family )

How does the church approach doubt and suffering?

We treat doubt as something that can coexist with faith, not as a reason to step away from it. We point to Moses, who answered God’s call before knowing what lay ahead and then raised questions and objections; a faithful response does not require certainty. ( [34:26 from November 09, 2026] ) ( [42:06 from November 09, 2026] ) We also acknowledge that suffering and obstacles are real: a diagnosis or difficult transition can make the future feel blocked. Faith is not pretending those difficulties aren’t there, but trusting that God is present even when the way forward isn’t visible. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events/whenthewayopens ) That care is also expressed through community. The church offers prayer shawls and meals for people in times of need, tangible ways to accompany one another through difficult seasons. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family )

How does the church approach faith and work?

Three Chopt approaches faith as something lived out through service and stewardship, not just held as a private belief. In our teaching, responding to God means offering our whole lives—including our time, gifts, prayers, service, and financial commitments—and letting them be shaped by God’s purposes. ( [36:44 from November 09, 2026] ) ( [37:21 from November 09, 2026] ) That response is both personal and shared: people bring different gifts, and together they contribute to the church’s work. ( [39:26 from November 09, 2026] ) The website gives practical examples, from feeding hungry neighbors to pursuing affordable housing, reduced gun violence, and access to mental-health services. It doesn’t specifically discuss faith in the workplace, but it presents faith as expressed through concrete work for the community. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/give )

Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?

It’s an interpretation of the sermon, not an official church statement. The website’s worship guide lists the service’s scripture and message title, but doesn’t state an official position on the topic ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/guide ). In the sermon excerpt, the speaker interprets stewardship as offering one’s whole life in response to God’s grace ( [36:44 from November 09, 2026] ).

Which groups currently meet, and when?

Groups with regular meeting times listed are: - **Prayer Shawl Ministry:** Wednesdays in the afternoon in the Commons. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family ) - **Tuesday Morning Bible Study:** Tuesdays, 10–11:30 a.m., in the upstairs conference room. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/sitemap.xml ) - **Youth Bible Study:** Sundays at 10 a.m. for grades 6–12. **Youth Group:** most Sunday afternoons, noon–2 p.m., September through May; contact the church for the current schedule. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/youth ) - **Men’s Breakfast:** every third Saturday at 9 a.m.; it meets during the school year and pauses for summer. **Young Adult Group:** third Fridays at 6 p.m. **Afternoon Book Club:** third Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.; it meets during the school year and pauses for summer. **Cornerstone Monthly Luncheon:** second Wednesdays during the school year—coffee at 10:30 a.m., program at 11, and lunch at noon. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/christian-nurture )

Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?

Yes. The Prayer Shawl group welcomes newcomers and will teach you to knit; it meets Wednesdays in the Commons. The monthly Men’s Breakfast also welcomes men, women, and youth. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family ) ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/christian-nurture ) There’s also Adult Sunday School on most Sundays between worship services. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/sitemap.xml )

Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?

Yes. The website invites people to join the Prayer Shawl Ministry (“Please join us”) and says the Tuesday Morning Bible Study welcomes all. It also offers volunteer opportunities, including at Shalom Farms. The information provided does not state that you must be a member first. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/church-family ; https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events/tuesdayamstudy ; https://www.threechoptchurch.org/events/shalomfarms )

Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?

You can contact the church through the **Get In Touch** form on its website. ( https://www.threechoptchurch.org/guide )

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church

Henrico 9315 Three Chopt Road

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#GraceInAction

“Therefore, it's such a small word, but it it carries enormous theological weight. For 11 chapters, Paul has been exploring God's faithfulness, grace, and mercy, and now comes therefore. In light of everything God has done, how shall we live? Paul's answer is to present ourselves, our whole selves to God, and this is the theological heart of stewardship. Stewardship is not first about what God needs from us. It's about God's great... It's about what God's grace makes possible through us.”

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#HereIAm

“Six weeks ago, we began this stewardship journey remembering Moses standing on holy ground, hearing God calls call his name, Moses, Moses. And Moses answers, here I am, here I am. I think it's important that we return to this moment because Moses' here I am comes before he knows what God will be asking of him. He has no idea what lies ahead. He will have questions, even doubts. In fact, he spends much of the next chapter following this call raising objections. But first, he answers. He answers with presence and availability, not with an agreement to everything that will follow.”

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#LivingSacrifice

“Notice that Paul doesn't ask for a single offering. He asks for our bodies, our embodied lives, our time, our gifts, our resources, our prayers, our service, our smiles, our witness, and our financial commitments. All of it belongs in our response. And that word living matters. This isn't a one time transaction commitment Sunday. It's an ongoing of life. Our offering isn't simply about doing more. It's about allowing our lives to be continually shaped towards God's purposes.”

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