1. CALL FIRST!!! Explain what you are doing and ask if you may come for a visit. Some worship services are not open to people who are not members of the faith. Some are only for men or only for women. Some are at a different site than the main worship space. You need that information before you go there!

2. Find out what will be expected of you. Will you need to plan on removing shoes or covering your hair? Will you be expected to sing or speak? Do you need to sit in a particular part of the worship space?

3. Do your research. Learn as much as you can about the religious tradition you are observing, and the particular event you are attending. The more you know ahead of time, the less confusing or surprising certain elements of the experience will be.

4. BE ON TIME. It is disruptive, and it reflects poorly on you, on non-members of their faith, and on JCU if you are late to the service. Don't do it.

5. Talk to people. Ask to speak to the worship leader, if you can, or chat with other members of the community. Ask questions. If there is a social event before or after the service, go to it. Have a doughnut. Take the opportunity to learn more about the experience. Ask questions about anything you don't understand. Listen more than you talk.

6. Participate, don't simply observe. If everyone stands (or sits or kneels), you should, too.

7. Get a bulletin, or some other printed material that shows that you were there. Do not take pictures unless someone has given you explicit permission to do so.

8. Enjoy yourself! Take the opportunity to experience something new.