Welcome to Barrington.

We have a dedicated parking lot at the Hall, as well as space surrounding the Hall property. Additionally, there are several nearby parking areas, including street parking along Barrington Avenue and spaces in the surrounding neighborhood, all within a short and convenient walking distance.

Most attendees typically wear their “Sunday best” or business casual attire, but there is no expectation for you to dress a certain way!

We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the service so we can personally welcome you and get to know you. If you’re unable to arrive early, we’ll be happy to connect with you after the meetings.

You’re welcome to sit wherever you feel most comfortable at any of our meetings and services, including the Ministry Service and the Gospel Service. For the Lord’s Supper meeting, we have designated seating for members of the assembly, and visitors are invited to sit in the areas set aside for observing the gathering. This practice is not meant to exclude or judge anyone, but rather to display the fellowship of God’s people when celebrating the Lord’s Supper and to administer it in an organized manner.

The Lord’s Supper at the Barrington Gospel Hall is a “closed-table” communion, with participation in the Lord’s Supper intended for those in formally recognized membership of a local church with similar beliefs and values. Visitors who meet these criteria are welcome to partake, and it is highly recommended that they bring a letter of commendation from two or three witnesses of their local church leadership to allow you to celebrate the Lord’s Supper with us. Those not in fellowship with the assembly, any approved local church membership, or under church discipline, are invited to sit in the designated observer area. One of our elders will be at the door to welcome you and assist with any questions you may have and receive and approve your letter of commendation if you bring one. This arrangement reflects our commitment to the fellowship of believers expressed in the Lord’s Supper while warmly welcoming all visitors.

During certain gatherings, such as the Lord’s Supper, the Prayer Meeting, and the Bible Reading, exercise members lead the assembly verbally in public prayer, teaching, and discussion. Visitors who are not part of the assembly’s fellowship are welcome to attend and observe, but we kindly ask that they refrain from speaking publicly during these meetings. This helps maintain the structure and doctrinal safety of the gatherings while making everyone feel welcome.

We recommend attending our 7:00 PM Gospel Service on Sunday evenings for your first visit. You are also welcome to join our 12:15 PM Ministry Service, which is preceded by 45 minutes of coffee and refreshments—a great opportunity to meet and get to know our members and elders.