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Find services times, directions, parking notes, and a quick overview of what Sabbath morning looks like at the Battle Creek Tabernacle.

Sabbath school
9:30 AM
Divine Service
10:45 AM

Our Address

264 West Michigan Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037

Contact Us

Phone: 269.968.8101

E-mail: office@bctab.com

What to Expect

PARKING
The main parking lot is located between West Van Buren St. and West Michigan Ave. at the rear of the church (Opposite North Washington Ave.)
HANDICAP PARKING
Handicap parking is located in the first row nearest to the rear entrance and along the alley between the sanctuary and annex building.
ELEVATOR & RAMP
The elevator to the ground floor and sanctuary is located in the alleyway between the sanctuary and annex buildings. It is marked with a red awning overhead toward the front of the church.
The ramp is located on the Van Buren St. side of the sanctuary building.
Note: The ramp does feature a steeper than normal incline.
CHILDREN’S SABBATH SCHOOL
Children Sabbath School rooms are located in the lower level of the main sanctuary building. They are accessible from the main doors at the rear of the sanctuary building and 2 entry doors at the front of the sanctuary building (to the sides of the main steps).
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL
Adult sabbath school class is held in the main sanctuary building which is accessible from the ramp or elevator for those with mobility challenges. The main sanctuary is also accessible from the lower level via two staircases at the end of the hallway.
GREETERS
Greeters are located at the rear entrance to the church, children’s sabbath school department, ramp and at both sanctuary doors on the 2nd level. Bulletins are available at all greeter stations.
HEARING IMPAIRED DEVICES
Hearing impaired devices are available at the greeters stations on the 2nd level entrances to the sanctuary. Headphones, Bluetooth and Hearing Loop are available methods of receiving the service audio when additional amplification is required.
For bluetooth connection… use the BCTAB wireless network and install the “WaveCast” app via your phone or tablet’s app store. Links are provided here:
WaveCast (Apple App Store)
WaveCast (Google Play Store)
WIFI
Free WiFi is available for Bible Study and Reference related activity by connecting to the “BCTAB” wireless network.
REVERENCE
Reverence should be maintained at all times in the sanctuary.
Mother’s Room
A Mother’s room is available on the lower level of the sanctuary building for small children and their parents. The service is available live on a television in that room.
Infant Nursing Room
A more private room for mother’s nursing infants is available on the lower level at the end of the first hallway toward the back of the sanctuary building. This room includes an adult restroom, changing table and crib.

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