1. Where can I find directions to Evangelical Community Church (ECC)? ECC is located at 2191 Struble Road in northwest Hamilton County, west of Hamilton Ave. A map and directions can be found here
2. Why does ECC have two addresses? ECC is located on 30 acres between 2191 Struble Road in the north where our church building is located and 2192 Springdale Road in the south where our office is located.
3. What are the times of ECC's Sunday School and service? A complete listing of all Sunday morning times and room locations is found here
5. How large is the congregation? Attendance on Sunday mornings averages 240 with approximately 200 members.
6. How long has ECC been in existence? ECC was formed in the fall of 1995 and held its first official service January 14, 1996. More information can be found on our history webpage.
7. What Ministries/Programs does ECC offer? ECC's offers an exceptional children's program with an annual Vacation Bible School. Many of ECC's Ministries are listed with further information here.
8. Is there a mid-week or Sunday night service? While we do not have a mid-week service, we do have a semi-regular Sunday night fellowship that meets throughout the year. For this month's events, please check our Calendar.
9. Can we hold our wedding in ECC's sanctuary? Weddings are performed at ECC for couples where at least one person is a member of ECC. Couples where at least one person is a relative of a member of ECC may also be married at the church. Pre-marital sessions with the pastor are essential. For more information please contact the church office (542-9025) to reach the Wedding Coordinator.
10. Can ECC's facilities be rented for our group's activity? Any group wanting to rent ECC's facilities must have a member of ECC sponsor them. A "Facility Use Request" form must be completed and submitted for review before a reservation can be considered. The appropriate fees will be determined based on the Fee Schedule. At this time we are accepting reservations for "one-time" events.
11. What are your core beliefs or missions statement? We are an Evangelical and Reformed church. Our Mission Statement reads:
God has called the Evangelical Community Church to move beyond ourselves
into a vital relationship with Christ Jesus by:
Glorifying God through God-exalting worship, diligently studying the Scriptures and
making Jesus known to our neighbors and the nations
through the power of the Holy Spirit
For more detailed information concerning our core beliefs, please see Essentials of Our Faith.
12. Is ECC a pro-life church? Yes, we are committed to defending the rights of the unborn and advocating for the broader life issues from conception to the grave.
13. What is your method/mode of baptism? We fall within the tradition of churches that offer baptism to both new believers and to the infants of Christian parents. Our usual mode of baptism is pouring or sprinkling.