FAQ

This is because many of our members are still on probation, and Augusta County limits the ability of recently released individuals from participating in Church. We are focused on feeding spiritual lives and building healthy relationships between adults. 

No. This fellowship focuses on the needs of ex-inmates, some of whom have convictions of a sexual nature. In order to allow them to have meaningful Christian fellowship that does not violate the terms of their probation, and to prevent undue tension for members with children, we do not allow minors to be present, even if they aren't participating.

No, definitively not. This is a Christian fellowship group and Bible study. We are not a recognized Church, or even a non-profit. We are a group of Christians who share a common desire to serve God and ease the often difficult transition of ex-inmates back into the community.

Meetings are held at The Prayer Room in Waynesboro on the 1st Thursday of the month, and in Verona Community Center on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Our New Mercies Life Group starts at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM. The other groups vary; please Contact Us if you want more information about these groups.

New Mercies' purpose is to provide a welcoming Christian fellowship, especially for people who have recently been incarcerated. We don't have specific resources available to provide jobs or any direct partners for helping ex-offenders get jobs. That being said, the wonderful community at New Mercies is very supportive and helpful. Members of the group are always going out of their way to help one another in various ways. Click here to see our resource page of other agencies and partners that may have a more specific ability to help.

You don't need to feel like you've got your faith journey figured out to come to our fellowship. New Mercies doesn't follow any particular denomination, so there is quite a variety of different perspectives represented. As long as you are interested in hearing about God's grace and love for you, you will feel comfortable in our worship.

Absolutely. These are people who have served their time and are trying to re-integrate into their community. You will likely be very surprised to find the kind, spirit filled guy to your left served over a decade behind bars. Read our Testimonies to hear the perspectives of people who have joined.

No, and the dinner is free to anyone. New Mercies is not a non-profit entity and has minimal costs that are supported by its members. We do have a little box that is used to collect donations from willing participants, but no one is pressured or obligated. As St. Paul writes, "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:7).