What To Expect
Pulaski Heights Baptist Church is a dynamic faith community located in the Hillcrest neighborhood. We are committed to nurturing the faith of our members and seeking the welfare of our neighbors with the love of Jesus Christ.
We love one another.
We affirm the sacredness of each person and the goodness of community. We seek to serve and make space for strangers. We enjoy being a part of the Hillcrest community and knowing our neighbors.
We enjoy authentic relationships with our church family.
In an age characterized by acceleration and isolation, we seek a better way of being together. Instead of rushing ahead to the “next big thing,” we try to slow down and be present with each other. We study and serve together, but we also enjoy time for monthly “meals” and conversation as a family, as well as outside travel and fun from month to month.
We are part of Christ’s mission.
We strive to serve others as a part of God’s Kingdom on earth that began with Christ, bringing “good news to the poor, release to the captives, sight to the blind, freedom for the oppressed, proclaiming the year of The Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:18-19).
You are welcome here at God’s house!
We hope to see you soon in worship at PHBC as you embark in Christ’s mission together with us.
FAQs
What is a typical Sunday like?
We gather for worship at 10:45am in the main sanctuary. Most people enter through the main doors facing Kavanaugh, but you can also enter the sanctuary through the side entrances near the front office or near Hyde Parlor. Our music draws from the deep storehouse of hymns but we also get creative and mix things up. Don’t be surprised if you recognize elements of worship you’ve experienced in non-Baptist settings. We mine the riches of the broader Christian tradition with joy and gratitude!
Where should I park?
Our main parking lot is in the back of the building on Cedar Hill Road. A smaller lot is available in the front of the building at the intersection of Kavanaugh and North Cedar Street. Our building is centrally located in the Hillcrest neighborhood; so if you’re a nearby resident, we’re just a short stroll away!
What about my children?
Jesus loved children and we do, too! We love the sounds of gurgles, coos, and even cries amidst a song of praise! We welcome your infant in worship with us and our greeters will direct you to changing areas if needed. We love for younger voices to learn the stories in song from our praise together and worship bags are available for younger children to utilize during the sermon time.
Are wheelchair ramps available?
Yes, we have a ramp on the front side of the building (facing Kavanaugh) to the left of the steeple, and we have a ramp on the North Cedar St. side of the building leading to the sanctuary and front office. If you enter the back side of the building, an inside ramp will lead to an elevator.
What should I wear?
We believe that God isn’t too concerned about our outer appearance, so please dress as casually or as formally as you’re comfortable. Some of our members wear suits and skirts. Others wear t-shirts and basketball shorts. Please don’t worry about what you wear to worship.
Are you part of a denomination?
We are part of a larger network of churches called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, but we exercise freedom to govern our local congregation as the Holy Spirit leads us.
I’m not a member. Can I still participate?
Of course! We encourage members and non-members alike to participate in Sunday school, attend our worship services, and offer their gifts to various ministries in our church.
I have lots of doubts and religious baggage. Is that ok?
Totally! As one author puts it, “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” At PHBC, you’ll be encouraged to engage your doubts with intellectual rigor and spiritual audacity—not because doubts are bad, but because doubts can strengthen your faith. As for religious baggage—we get it. Seriously, we do. We hope that PHBC can be a place of healing and recovery for your wounds. This is a safe place.
How do I join?
Becoming a member of Christ’s body requires profession of faith and baptism. If this is your first time considering full membership in a local church, click here. If you have already been baptized, you may join our congregation by transfer of letter (if coming from another Baptist church), or by statement of faith (if coming from another Christian tradition—we do not ask you to be rebaptized).
