Metro Church Jacksonville presents
Back to School
Sunday
Every student, covered in prayer. Before they walk into a new school year, we pray them in — then we celebrate with a free fish fry!
Sun, August 2 · 10:00 AM · Epic Theatres Oakleaf · Register by July 31
Free Family Photos! Superhero Guest! Register by July 31! Free Fish Fry!
Save Your Family's Spot
What's happening
One Sunday. Everything your family needs to start the year strong.

On August 2, Metro Church is setting aside our whole Sunday to celebrate your kids, bless your family, pray over every student for the year ahead — and then feed everybody with a free fish fry right after service. Every bit of it is completely free.

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Free Family Photos

A professional family photo at our superhero booth — printed and yours to keep, totally free. Strike your best hero pose!

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A Special Superhero Guest

A very special superhero will be in the house to meet the kids, take photos, and cheer every student into the new year!

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Prayer Over Every Student

Our team prays a blessing over every student — and their parents and teachers too. Bring your backpacks to be prayed over!

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Metro Kids Experience

A safe, fun, high-energy kids' experience your children will beg to come back to. Check-in opens at 9:40 AM.

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Free Fish Fry!

Immediately after service, we're feeding everybody — free fish fry for the whole family. Stay, eat, connect. Registration required by July 31.

Why come?
The first day of school is a big deal.

New teachers. New hallways. Big feelings — for kids and parents. Back to School Sunday is one hour that's for your family, not one more thing on your list. No cost, no pressure, no dress code. Just a church that wants to send your student into the year knowing they are seen, loved, and covered.

  • Everything is 100% free — photos, coffee, all of it
  • Come as you are (capes optional 😄)
  • Kids can join Metro Kids or sit with you — your call
  • Teachers & school staff: we want to pray over your year too
  • Bring the backpacks — we pray over those too!
  • Stay after service for a free fish fry — register by July 31 so we can plan for your family
Ready for the School Year!

Comic-book backdrop · capes & props · a “First Day of ___ Grade” sign · a special superhero guest · your family photo printed and yours to keep.

The photo booth
Skip the front-porch photo. Level up.

Our team built a full superhero photo booth just for your family — and a very special superhero guest will be there to jump in the picture. Strike your best hero pose and take home a printed family photo, totally free. No watermarks, no strings.

The heart behind it
Why we pray over students

Every hero story has someone watching over the city. Your kids have Someone watching over them — in every hallway, every lunch table, every hard day. Before this school year starts, we want to speak that truth over your student out loud, by name.

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield.” Psalm 91:4

Share a prayer request when you register — a real person on our prayer team will pray over it, and we'll keep praying for your student all year long.

Who we are
Hi, we're Metro Church.

We're a church family that meets Sundays at 10:00 AM at Epic Theatres Oakleaf — yes, a real church in a movie theater, which means comfy seats and great parking. We're big on family, real community, and helping people encounter Jesus in a way that actually connects to everyday life. You've never "been to church enough" to belong here. Come as you are.

Learn more at metrochurchjax.com →

Sundays at Metro
  • 10:00 AM every Sunday
  • Epic Theatres Oakleaf · 8368 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222
  • Metro Kids for babies through elementary
  • Real coffee, real people, zero pressure
Questions?
FAQ
Is it really free?
Completely. Photos, coffee, Metro Kids — everything. This is our gift to Jacksonville families.
Do I have to register?
Yes — registration is required by Friday, July 31. This helps us prepare enough food for the fish fry and have a photo and blessing ready for every family. Registration is free and takes 60 seconds. Walk-ins on the day are welcome for the service, but the fish fry headcount closes Friday so we can shop responsibly.
What should we wear?
Whatever you're comfortable in — most people are in jeans. Kids are welcome to wear superhero gear (we'll have capes at the booth either way).
What time should we arrive?
Service starts at 10:00 AM and Metro Kids check-in opens at 9:40. Come a few minutes early to beat the photo line — the booth is open before and after service.
What about my kids during service?
Metro Kids is a safe, secure, high-energy environment for babies through elementary — with a special back-to-school experience this Sunday. Prefer to keep the kids with you? Totally fine too.
We've never been to church / haven't been in years. Is that okay?
You're exactly who this Sunday is for. No one will single you out, ask you for money, or expect you to know anything. Come as you are.
Where do we park?
Epic Theatres Oakleaf has a huge free lot, and our parking team will be outside waving you to the best spots.
What's the Fish Fry situation? 🐟
Right after service ends (~11:15 AM) we're serving a free fish fry for everyone — guests, kids, families, all of it. Stay, eat, meet people. Registration required by Friday, July 31 so we can prepare enough food for every family.
Right after service
Free Fish Fry 🐟

Service ends around 11:15 AM — and we're not letting you leave hungry. Stay for a free fish fry for the whole family. Real food, real community, zero cost. It's our way of saying: you belong here.

Registration required by Friday, July 31 · Completely free · Bring the whole family

Registration Required · Closes Friday, July 31
Save your family's spot

Registration is required so we can prepare enough food for every family. It's free and takes 60 seconds.

⏰ Registration closes Friday, July 31 at midnight.

🐟 Why we ask for a headcount

We want to be good stewards of what God has given us. Your headcount helps us buy exactly the right amount of food so nothing goes to waste and every family gets fed. Registration closes Friday, July 31 so we can shop on Saturday.

Please fill in all required fields (marked *) and check the permission box.

Registration closes Friday, July 31. We'll never sell or share your information.

Having trouble? Email info@metrochurchjax.com with your name, number of adults, and number of children.

Get in touch
Questions? Real people answer.

Email info@metrochurchjax.com or message us on Instagram or Facebook @metrochurchjax.

Metro Church Jacksonville · Sundays 10:00 AM · Epic Theatres Oakleaf, 8368 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222