By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
Revision Date: September 2026
Use of the Website
This website is provided to help visitors learn about The Emergence Church, access church resources, connect with ministries, view sermons, register for events, submit requests, give financially, and learn about other church activities.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation or security of the website or the ability of others to use it.
Website Content
The content on this website is provided for general informational and ministry purposes.
We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and current, but service times, events, ministry information, staff information, resources, and other content may change without notice.
The Emergence Church does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, accurate, or available.
Faith and Ministry Content
Sermons, teachings, articles, videos, and other faith-based materials provided through this website are intended for religious, educational, and informational purposes.
They are not intended to replace professional medical, legal, financial, mental health, or other professional advice.
Events and Registrations
Certain events, ministries, Life Groups, classes, or programs may require registration through this website or a third-party service.
Registration does not necessarily guarantee participation if capacity limits, eligibility requirements, cancellations, scheduling changes, or other circumstances apply.
The Emergence Church may modify, postpone, or cancel events at any time.
Donations and Giving
Donations made to The Emergence Church may be processed through a third-party payment provider.
By submitting a donation, you authorize the applicable payment provider to process the transaction.
Unless otherwise required by law or specifically stated, donations are generally considered voluntary charitable contributions.
Questions regarding giving, receipts, refunds, or contribution records should be directed to the church’s finance team.
Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including:
YouTube
ChurchTrac
Google
Social media platforms
Giving platforms
Registration services
Other ministry or technology providers
The Emergence Church does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their availability, content, security, policies, or practices.
Your use of third-party services is subject to the terms and policies of those providers.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, sermons, branding, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to The Emergence Church.
You may view and share publicly available website content for personal, non-commercial, and ministry-related purposes.
You may not reproduce, sell, modify, republish, or commercially exploit website content without permission from The Emergence Church or the applicable rights holder.
User Submissions
When you submit information through a contact form, prayer request, registration, testimonial, or other website feature, you agree that the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
You should not submit content that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, or that violates another person’s rights.
The Emergence Church may remove or disregard submissions that are inappropriate, abusive, misleading, or unrelated to the purpose of the website.
Prayer Requests and Confidentiality
The Emergence Church will make reasonable efforts to handle prayer requests and other personal communications respectfully.
However, website submissions should not be considered legally privileged or guaranteed to be completely confidential.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive information unless it is necessary for the church to assist you.
Children and Family Information
Parents and guardians are responsible for information submitted regarding children.
Any registration, ministry participation, or other activity involving minors may be subject to additional policies, consent forms, safety procedures, or requirements.
Website Availability
We may change, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.
We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from technical errors.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Emergence Church makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, availability, or suitability of the website or its content.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Emergence Church and its leaders, employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website.
This includes issues related to third-party websites, website interruptions, inaccurate information, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.
Indemnification
You agree not to misuse the website in a way that causes harm, liability, loss, or expense to The Emergence Church or others.
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims or losses resulting from your unlawful or unauthorized use of the website.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
Please review the Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect information.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Any revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the revised terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
The Emergence Church
- Email: info@theemergencechurch.org
- Phone: (240) 593-0927
- Address: 537 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
