You do not need to have a perfect workout routine, know everyone at ARC, or have any gym experience to come to Weights & Worship. The point is to bring people together. We train, we make room for prayer, and we spend time with people who want to grow in more ways than one.
Weights & Worship is our way of building community beyond the usual gym visit. The gathering is free and open to the public . You do not have to be an ARC Fitness member to take part. If you have been curious about the gym, the people, or what faith looks like in this environment, it is a chance to see it for yourself.
Why Weights & Worship exists
Fitness can bring people through the same door who might not have met anywhere else. You may have different jobs, backgrounds, family responsibilities, or training experience. Once you are in a room making an effort together, those differences matter less.
The heart of Weights & Worship is faith in Jesus Christ. That faith shapes how we want to serve people, encourage each other, and treat someone walking through our doors for the first time. We believe the discipline people practice in the gym can connect to the way they show up at home, at work, and in their community.
You do not have to share our beliefs to be welcomed. We want people to know why this matters to us, and we want everyone who attends to feel respected.
What happens when you arrive
1. You meet people before you train
Expect a welcoming environment, not a tryout. If you have questions about the space or how the session works, ask. There is no advantage to pretending you understand an exercise you have never done.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can move in. Bring water if you have it, and plan to participate at the level that makes sense for you.
2. You move with the group
The fitness portion brings people together through training. You may be someone who works out regularly, someone coming back after time off, or someone who has never set foot in a gym like ARC. Different people need different levels of instruction and effort.
The purpose is to participate, challenge yourself appropriately, and encourage the people around you. It is not a competition over who lifts the most or moves the fastest. If an exercise does not work for you, tell the coach so you can find a suitable alternative. Nobody benefits from getting hurt to impress a room.
3. We make room for faith and fellowship
Weights & Worship is more than a workout with a different name. Prayer and fellowship are important parts of the gathering. Our faith is visible because it is part of the purpose behind ARC.
Some people arrive wanting prayer. Others are curious about the community or simply want to be present. We want the environment to reflect genuine care rather than pressure. Our hope is that you leave feeling encouraged and connected to people who are invested in something greater than themselves.
Who should come?
The short answer is anyone interested in the experience. You might be new to fitness and looking for a welcoming first step. You might already have a training program and want to connect with a community. You might be going through a difficult season and appreciate an opportunity to be around others.
You can also come with a friend. Familiar company can make the first visit easier, and the event gives you a natural reason to meet someone new. Weights & Worship is not limited to a particular training level, age group, profession, or membership plan.
Is there a cost or a membership commitment?
Weights & Worship is free and open to the public. Attendance does not enroll you in a gym membership or a coaching plan. If you later decide ARC is a place where you want to train regularly, we can help you explore the options separately.
ARC offers independent 24/7 gym memberships , personal and semi private training, group fitness , and private coaching with Adam . Those are different services, and we want you to understand the difference before deciding what fits your goals.
If you would like to see the training floor and speak with someone about ARC beyond the event, you can request an invitation . It is simply a chance to meet the team, ask questions, and find out whether the experience is right for you.
When is the next gathering?
Weights & Worship happens on the first Saturday of every month. Call ARC at (317) 779-3230 to confirm the time and save your spot, or check ARC on Instagram.
If you need accessibility information before attending, call us. We would rather answer a question before your visit than leave you guessing.
The bigger picture
Training gives you something tangible to work on. You set an intention, you show up, and you take the next step. Community gives you people to share that effort with. Faith gives the work a deeper direction for us.
That is why we created space for an event like this. The workout matters. The encouragement matters. The conversations afterward matter. Weights & Worship brings those things together in a way that is open to the community around ARC Fitness in Indianapolis.
If you have been looking for a reason to walk through the doors, this is one. Come as you are. Meet the people. Train with purpose.