Open Arms Community Church
Overview
About Open Arms Community Church
Open Arms Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian church in Jacksonville. Like many churches in this tradition, it typically offers contemporary Sunday worship, expository Bible teaching, small groups, and ministries for kids, students, and families. Service times and programming vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Contemporary worship with practical Bible teaching
Quick facts
Denomination
Non-denominationalLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Non-denominational churches · not specific to Open Arms Community Church
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.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 3 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:15 AM
Sunday Worship Encounter
Mon
Monday
7:00 AM
Morning Prayer Call
Wed
Wednesday
7:30 PM
Midweek Bible Study
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Groups & Ministries
7 groups across 5 categories
4 verified · 3 estimated
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupChildren's Church and Nursery
Weekly · ask the church for times
Children's church 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays
Youth Ministry
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Teen discipleship
Young Ladies Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Young ladies mentoring ministry
Men's Fellowship
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
Men's prayer and fellowship
Women's Fellowship
Wednesday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Women's Bible study and prayer
WINGS (Women in God's Service)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Women's ministry led by First Lady Sandy Thomas
Other
1 groupCamp Open Arms Summer Camp
Weekly · ask the church for times
Summer camp administered by the church
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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