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Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers\, for thereby some ha ve entertained angels unawares.
If it’s been a while\, or a very long time (or never) since you walked into a church\, y ou might feel a bit nervous or even intimidated to come through the doors.
Please don’t!
Gale would like you to know that you are a welc ome traveller on the journey regardless of your “church/no church” experie nce or background. You’ll meet people who are both long-haulers (have made church a part of their lives forever) as well as people who have ventured on this spiritual journey more recently. All share a curiosity about how God’s love and Jesus’ message applies to everyday life. The weekly sermons feed\, encourage\, inspire\, and sometimes challenge listeners to live th e life God wants for all people.

Here are some answers to some common questions:
What time should I arriv e: Anytime between 10:15 and 10:30 will get you here on time! Cha t with others\, reflect on your own\, or catch up on church activities by reading the announcements on the screen before things get started.
< strong>Parking: We have a large lot and plenty of spaces around t he church as well as a covered portico where you can drop off a passenger before parking if you wish. Handicapped parking is available closer to the door.
What should I wear: No special expectations here. Wear what makes you comfortable – we don’t require formal dress or h ead coverings. (But if you want to wear either\, that’s ok!) You will find people dressed in jeans\, in dresses\, wearing ties\, or no ties with cas ual tops. Shorts in summer.
As you enter: There is a large welcoming narthex where people often chat before the service. You will see two open doors that lead into the sanctuary where the service is held. There are greeters who will say hello and help you find a seat if yo u wish. (very comfy cushioned seats!) If you have time before or after the service\, there’s a library next to the sanctuary if reading is something you enjoy.
Accessibility: There are designated whe elchair locations in the sanctuary and parking spots in the lot. There are washrooms available\, also wheelchair accessible.
What abou t children: Jesus said to bring the children to him\, and so Gale does. Children are welcome in the sanctuary\, as well as at the communion table. Sunday School is held during the church service. Children are invi ted (but not required) to leave the sanctuary with teachers after the chil dren’s story. There is a nursery for younger children\, but if you prefer\ , you can keep your child with you. Or\, you can go into the nursery and s till watch the service through the window. Church volunteers go through a police check.
Music: Yes\, there is singing\, and t he words are on a screen for all to read. There’s a choir and a praise ba nd so the music is varied and included to strengthen the day’s message. Ex pect to see the minister frequently leading with guitar while the music di rector plays piano or clavinova. Sometimes other instruments are involved in special musical presentations.
Offering/Giving: Gale recognizes that “giving” happens in a variety of ways\, including mon etary\, as well as the gift of talent and time. There is a donation plate inside the Sanctuary Doors available for those who are able to financially support the church. The donations help pay for the staff\, including our minister\, as well as the costs of running a facility. If able\, you just place your donation into the plate before you sit down. If you put the mon ey inside an envelope with your name and address on the outside\, the offe ring will be recorded for an income tax receipt.
Order of Se rvice
Although things can change\, a typical service is as f ollows:
Welcome
Announcements
Call to worship
Hymn
Children’s story
Hymn
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Refl ection (often music provided by choir)
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Pra yer
Offering\, Prayer\, Hymn
Benediction\, Sending Hymn

~~Coffee hour:~~ ~~There may be coffee\, juice\, and cookies avai lable after the service. Everyone is welcome to stay and visit.~~

Directions
Need to find us? Join us in our location 10 Barnswallow Drive at the corner of Barnswallow Drive and Church Street Wes t (Highway 86) on the northwest corner of Elmira\, ON.\, Canada.

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Gale Presbyterian is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee)\, Anishinaabe (Ah-nish -nah-bey)\, and Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) peoples.
This is part of the Haldimand Tract\, which encompasses six mile s on either side of the Grand River.
We a cknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who li ved\, and continue to live\, upon it and whose practices and spiritualitie s were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the ter ritory and its other inhabitants today.
W e acknowledge that The Presbyterian Church in Canada has been a part of th e residential school system.
And together we seek a new relationship with the First Nations of this land\, one based in honour and deep respect.
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We have teamed up with Terracycle .
Click here to find out more about what we accept.
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Please be considerat e of individuals who may be sensitive to scented products. We ask that yo u do not bring in\, use or wear scented products during your stay.
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We a re implementing a new Sunday morning program model.
Click here for the Fall programming schedule.
Intergenerational Worship – once a month on the last Sunday of the month.
Sunday Scho ol – Once a month on the second Sunday of the month for one hour during the service.
Pray Ground – every Sunday th ere will be activity. binders/books for children to use during worship.
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Safe Church Commitment
The Presb yterian Church in Canada is committed to fostering safe church environment s free from harm and harassment\, where vulnerable individuals\, especiall y children and vulnerable adults\, are protected. Creating safe churches i nvolves preventing and responding to harm through policies\, training\, po lice record checks\, transparency\, clear reporting procedures for miscond uct and pathways to justice\, redress and healing when harm occurs.
To read more\, click here: http://presbyterian.ca/safe-church/< /a>
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Safe Church Commitment

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