Mt Hawley Community Church

About this church

Mt Hawley Community Church in Peoria begins Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.; its visitor page says the service usually runs about an hour, roughly 10:35 to 11:35. A host can escort newcomers to the worship area, guests choose their own seats, and no one is singled out publicly. Coffee and cookies follow for anyone who wants conversation, without pressure to stay. Nursery care serves children under two, a preschool room serves ages two through four, and kindergarten through fifth-grade children begin in congregational worship before leaving for Children’s Church ahead of the sermon.

The congregation is non-denominational in local identity while associating with the Church of God movement based in Anderson, Indiana, and retaining roots in the holiness tradition. It describes a vision of becoming a Christ-centered, multiethnic, multicultural, multigenerational community hub where neighbors deepen relationships with God and one another. Lead pastor Darnell Starks has served since October 2020 and also works as a Peoria Fire Department chaplain. Mt Hawley may suit first-time churchgoers who value a predictable service length, gentle arrival support, no public spotlight, post-worship refreshments, and clearly separated nursery, preschool, and elementary arrangements.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official website and Sunday time · Arrival support, service length, refreshments, and children’s rooms · Church of God connection, holiness roots, vision, and leadership

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Nursery, preschool, and Children’s Church — during Sunday worship
• Coffee and cookies — after worship

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