A Church Near Lake Tapps Without the Formality
Come from the lake. Come from the yard. Come as you are.
Life around Lake Tapps has its own rhythm. Warm weekends fill quickly with time on the water, projects around the house, youth sports, family gatherings, and the long list of things that did not get finished during the week.
We are not going to pretend church will always win that fight. But if you are looking for a Christian church near Lake Tapps that understands real life, Crossroads Community Church may be worth the drive to Buckley.
You do not need to arrive polished, dressed up, or pretending your week went perfectly. Crossroads is a church for ordinary people learning to follow Jesus in the middle of ordinary life.
Faith for the Life You Actually Live
Crossroads is not built around the idea that people have perfect schedules, uncomplicated families, or uninterrupted spiritual lives. We know life gets full.
We also know that underneath the activity, many people are asking deeper questions: What am I building my life around? What matters most? What kind of faith am I passing to my children? Where do I turn when life does not go according to plan?
Those questions often bring people to a crossroad. Our desire is to help people find Jesus in those moments, follow Him in everyday life, and share His love with the people around them.
You do not have to arrive with all the answers. You only need to be willing to take the next step.
What You Will Find at Crossroads
- Bible teaching that is clear and applicable
- Contemporary worship in a casual setting
- Ministries for children and teenagers
- People from different ages and backgrounds
- Space to participate without pressure
- A community that continues beyond one hour on Sunday
- Two service times to help families manage Sunday schedules
Pastor Mark approaches the Bible as something to understand and live, not simply quote. Messages are designed to be accessible to newcomers while still helping longtime believers grow.
Crossroads Kids & Students
Kids and Teenagers Have Their Own Place
Your kids and students will be in good hands while you're in the service.
Crossroads Kids
Crossroads Kids serves children from nursery through 5th grade during both the 9:00 and 10:30 AM services. Secure check-in and background-checked volunteers help make the first visit easier for parents.
Crossroads Students
Crossroads Students, called EPIC, meets for 6th through 12th grade during the 10:30 AM service. Students gather with their own leaders and age-appropriate teaching.
You Are Allowed to Observe
Some people walk into Crossroads ready to become involved. Others need time.
You are welcome to sit quietly, listen, and decide what you think. Nobody will ask you to stand, speak publicly, give money, or commit to anything during your visit.
You can simply come and see.
Getting Here from Lake Tapps
Head toward Buckley via SR 410 or through Bonney Lake, about 15 minutes depending on where around the lake you're coming from. Come straight from the dock if you need to, nobody's checking for boat shoes.
26928 120th St E, Buckley, WA 98321
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
An honest invitation
Give Yourself Time to Decide
Choosing a church is an important decision for you and your family. It should not be based only on one song, one message, one conversation, or one unusually hectic Sunday morning.
Come once, and then consider coming back. Give Crossroads six Sundays to become familiar. Meet people. Let your children build trust with their leaders. Hear several messages. Ask honest questions.
At the end of six Sundays, you will have a much clearer sense of whether this is a church where your family can grow.