Gateway Community Church Merced
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About Gateway Community Church Merced
Welcome to Gateway Community Church Merced, a Non-denominational church serving the Merced community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Modern contemporary worship with full band
Typical for Non-denominational churches
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to Gateway Community Church Merced
Modern worship music with a band, a practical and engaging sermon (often in a series), and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Strong small group culture.
Non-denominational churches are designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of religious background. They tend to be contemporary, casual, and genuinely welcoming to first-time guests.
What Non-denominational churches generally believe
Non-denominational churches aren't part of a denomination, so each one sets its own statement of faith — ask the church or check its website. Most are evangelical: they believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus, and baptism of believers, usually with contemporary worship.
Compared with Catholics: most non-denominational churches share core teaching about God and Christ, but hold Scripture alone as final authority, have no Pope or bishops, and see baptism and communion as ordinances. Compared with denominational Protestants, they govern themselves locally.
General guidance, not specific to Gateway Community Church Merced. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Non-denominational churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 31, 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:30 AM10:30 AM
Sunday Service
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Groups & Ministries
4 groups across 3 categories
Verified by the church · May 31, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupEducare
Weekly · ask the church for times
Early childhood education program offered by the church
Men's Breakfast
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
Monthly men's breakfast and fellowship, 2nd Saturday of every month, Rm. C6/Gym. Friends/family 14+ welcome.
Glow Group (Women's Bible Study)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women's inductive Bible study group, launching a Genesis Part 2 series in the fall.
Morning Glory (Women's Bible Study)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women's Bible study group for women of all ages and life stages.
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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