February 1, 2026: We’re still having issues clearing our parking lot, so our service will largely be virtual today on our Facebook and YouTube channels. If you really feel like you want to come, please use caution! We hope to see you online at 10:15 (the service will also be recorded to watch later).

  • 10:15 am
    Worship Service

Sundays | 725 Trimble Road, PO Box 489, Joppa, MD 21085

New Visitors

Hi, welcome to Joppatowne Christian Church’s website. Here you can find information on our church activities and services at Joppatowne Christian Church’s building. But please don’t confuse the building with the church. The church is made up of the people of God and we are the church wherever we go. We hope you’ll join us somewhere in our community to get a better idea of what that looks like. Here’s some more information to make that easier!

When are your services?

We have one Sunday worship service weekly at 10:15 AM.

We also offer various Sunday School classes and Bible studies. Times and dates on those can change. Please check out https://joppatowne.church/events/ or our livestream announcements from the most recent Sunday service for more specific information.

What should I wear?

Clothes, please.  Beyond that, please something you find comfortable whether that’s your “Sunday best” or your best Ravens jersey.

Where is your church’s building?

You can find our building at 725 Trimble Road in Joppa, Maryland.  It’s located near Magnolia Elementary and Middle schools.  Please look at this map for more information.

Ok, but just so I know, what does your building look like?

church-building

Where can I park?

If you’re coming for Sunday School or anything in the Fellowship Hall, turn into our parking lot and take the right fork to the lower lot.

If you’re coming for our Sunday morning Worship Service, turn into our parking lot and take the left fork to the upper lot.

What do you have available for children?

We can offer a Family Sunday School class that meets on the first floor of our building, however attendance has been sporadic and so we sometimes give our attention to other areas. If you would like to come for Sunday School, just let us know and we should be able to offer a lesson for that with fairly minimal notice. If you park in the lower lot, you’ll want to make your way over to the left side of the building.

All of our teachers and nursery workers have up-to-date background checks.

During the service, we can offer a children’s church experience, but some of our parents prefer to keep their children in the worship service. Whatever works for you works for us.

Do you have any Sunday School classes or Small Groups for adults?

We do!  We a class on Sunday morning geared for adults. Fair warning, sometimes, that class gets preempted during homeless shelter weeks.

We also have a Bible study that meets on Tuesdays throughout the year (which can also be affected by the homeless shelter).

Another option is our Second Sunday Study where our preacher Adam allows for a discussion based lesson. If you have questions to ask about faith or recent sermons, this is the place to ask.

Will I be welcome in your church?

Almost certainly, yes. There is no pre-screening to attend our worship services or participate in Joppatowne Christian Church activities. While we believe in the Bible and teach from it, we recognize that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that God loved us all enough to die for us, and that we are called to love others the way he has loved us.

Still have more questions?

We’re always happy to help!  Please let us know your questions or comments by filling out this feedback form or contacting our preacher, Adam Shellenbarger, at [email protected]