Visitor FAQs

What bus and train are close to you?
Church by The Side of The Road is located on Russell Street just a half block from the Shattuck Ave & Russell St bus stop on the AC Transit bus 18 and a few short blocks north of the Ashby BART station, between Shattuck and Telegraph.
 
Do you have a parking lot?
No
 
How should I dress?
However you feel most comfortable. We do not have a dress code. We don’t believe that Jesus cares what you wear, and neither do we.
 
Are visitors expected to stand?
No, we want our visitors to be able to worship intimately and comfortably, so do so only if you choose. We do hope we will meet you after the worship service, as visitors are invited to join us for light refreshments and fellowship. We love to see new faces.
 
What time are your worship services?
Our Sunday worship service begins at 11:00 a.m.  For more information, please visit our Home page.
 
How long does your worship service last?
Our worship services last approximately 90 minutes.
 
What translation of the Bible do you use?
We customarily use the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).
 
Do you offer Sunday School services?
Yes! We offer Sunday School classes for Adults. We are not currently holding Sunday School for children. Sunday School classes take place from 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. both in-person and on Zoom.

What must I do to become a member of CBSOR?
New and returning members must attend a New Member Orientation, designed to:

assist newly converted members with faith formation and finding their faith foothold

assist new members in understanding who we are as a Church

assist new and returning members acclimate so that they can fully participate in the life of the church.