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We are excited to worship with you!

We are currently offering in-person, in-building services, including children’s ministry, at all three of our campuses. As of May 9th, we will no longer require RSVPs for services or children’s ministry.

Sunday Service Times
Herndon Campus | 9 & 11 a.m.
Lake Mary Campus | 9 & 11 a.m.
Waterford Campus | 10 a.m.

Riverside Neighborhood Church will continue to meet outdoors at Riverside Acres Park on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

In alignment with recent updates to local COVID-19-related regulations, we have also updated our guidelines for in-person gatherings. These updated guidelines are available below.

 
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Worship Service Information

We’d love for you to join us in person at one of our locations Sunday mornings. Masks are required for everyone ages 2 and up at the Herndon and Waterford Campuses. However as of May 7th, 2021, in accordance with Seminole County guidelines, masks are optional at our in-person services at the Lake Mary Campus. For those not ready to join these services, our online service will continue to be made available every Sunday morning at 7 a.m.

However you choose to join us, we’re glad you’re here.


 
 

FAQ

 
 

+ Will I need to RSVP?

No, as of May 9, 2021, RSVPs are no longer required to attend services at any Summit Campus.

+ Will I need to wear a mask?

Per the guidelines from local authorities in Orange County, masks are required to be worn while indoors at the Herndon and Waterford Campuses. And per the recent update from Seminole County lifting COVID-19-related regulations and mandates for businesses, masks will now be optional at services at the Lake Mary Campus.

However, out of a desire to extend hospitality to those of varying comfort levels, staff and volunteers will continue to wear masks while serving on Sundays at all Summit Campuses for the time being.

+ How do I give?

We will not be passing an offering basket during services but there are still many ways to give. You can give online, you can text the word SUMMIT to 45888, you can drop a check or cash in one of the Tithe and Offering boxes available in the Lobby at each campus, or you can mail a check to 735 Herndon Ave., Orlando, FL, 32803. Thank you for giving!

+ Should I bring my own coffee?

You absolutely can, but we will also be brewing Credo coffee, available to you at one of the multiple coffee locations in the Lobby or outside, depending on your campus. And you are welcome to bring your coffee into the Sanctuary with you!

+ What else will be different?

At all Summit Campuses, instead of paper bulletins, you will be directed to use your phones to access the digital bulletin for your campus. There you’ll find information about the church and events, links to details about upcoming events, this week's sermon Scripture, and the weekly budget report.

+ What if I have more questions?

We would love to make sure they are answered. Feel free to reach out to your campus pastor. If you don’t have a campus affiliation, email summit@summitconect.org

Herndon Executive Director, Tracy Beeson
Lake Mary Campus Pastor, O.J. Aldrich
Waterford Campus Pastor, Garry Abbott

 
 

Children’s Ministry

Families, we are excited to be worshiping with your kids!

Base Camp is available for children ages 3 months to 5th grade. In alignment with Orange and Seminole County Public Schools, we will continue to observe some additional measures to provide an environment in which we hope everyone can feel comfortable. Masks will continue to be worn by children and volunteers while in Base Camp at the Herndon and Waterford Campuses until Sunday, August 1st. Beginning Sunday, August 1st, masks will be recommended but not required in all Base Camp classrooms and environments.

Preschoolers will still be permitted to remove their masks once in their classrooms with the permission of their parent or guardian at all campuses. At the Lake Mary Campus, masks are recommended but not required in all Base Camp classrooms and environments effective immediately.

 
 

Here’s what you can expect!

 
 

 Quick Highlights:

  • While in common spaces and inside buildings, we ask that everyone ages 2 and up wear masks at the Herndon and Waterford Campuses. Once in classrooms, preschoolers will be permitted to remove their masks. If parents prefer their child to continue to wear their mask, just let the volunteer know and they will do their best to facilitate.

  • At the Lake Mary Campus, masks are recommended but not required in all Base Camp classrooms and environments. If parents prefer their child to wear their mask, just let the volunteer know and they will do their best to facilitate.

  • Base Camp staff will provide both self and assisted check-in for your family.

  • Touch-less temperature checks will be taken before entering Base Camp in addition to distributing hand sanitizer.

  • Classroom snacks will be distributed by volunteers wearing gloves and children will not share food.

  • Classrooms will be cleaned in between services and curriculum materials will be swapped out. Classrooms are also professionally cleaned during the week. 

  • In order to accommodate as many children as we are safely able to, Base Camp capacity is currently limited and space will be available on a first come first serve basis. Check in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of services.

Children’s Ministry FAQ

+What if my child refuses to wear a mask?

It’s challenging to keep masks on kids! We ask that you do your best to have children ages 2 and up wear masks while in Base Camp areas at all Summit Campuses; preschoolers can remove masks once in classrooms. These guidelines continue to align with Central Florida area preschools and Orange and Seminole Counties’ public school guidelines. Our hope is that staying consistent with other environments your child is likely accustomed to will allow for easier implementation. However, mask exceptions are permitted with a doctor's note.

+What additional health and safety measures are being taken?

All children and volunteers will have their temperature checked before entering the Base Camp area. Volunteers will be wearing masks and will encourage elbow bumps or foot taps instead of high fives. Hand sanitizer will be available in all classrooms and there will be multiple hand-washing times for children. Snacks will be distributed while wearing gloves.

+What are the cleaning procedures?

All soft toys or items that cannot be easily sanitized will be removed from classrooms. Classroom supplies (pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, etc.) will be swapped out in between services. All surfaces and toys will be wiped down in between services by volunteers and Base Camp staff.

+How many kids will be in each classroom?

Each classroom's maximum capacity has been set based on the space available to accommodate the Public Schools System's reccomendations on physical distancing in the individual rooms, including volunteers per room. Classrooms will not mix during service.

+What if I don’t pass the temperature check?

If your child has a temperature over 99.8°F, we will ask that you join us in worship from home that day. All of our Base Camp videos and resources will continue to be available on-demand here every Sunday beginning at 7 a.m.

+Does my elementary schooler go to Large Group during service?

Only select campuses will participate in Large Group at this time. Large group will only take place if an adequate amount of large group space exists for the children attending to social distance. Campuses that are not providing large group will be teaching the day’s lesson in the classrooms.

+What about Base Camp Live?

We will not be offering BCL at this time. Check out what the Base Camp characters and friends are up to online.

+What if I have more questions?

We would love to make sure they are answered. Feel free to reach out to your campus’s Children’s Ministry staff, or if you don’t have a campus affiliation, email summit@summitconect.org

Herndon Children’s Ministry Director, Doris Herrero
Lake Mary Campus Pastor, O.J Aldrich
Waterford Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Lauren Culver

 
 

Summit Students

Summit Students is meeting in modified capacities at each campus during this season. Check out the current schedule and the most meeting guidelines for your campus below. Summit Student Ministries will continue to follow Orange and Seminole County Public School guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions at least until the end of the current semester.

SSM Spring Schedule