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Gale Presbyterian strives to be a welcomin g and safe space for people of all ages\, gender identities\, racial and c ultural backgrounds\, sexual orientations\, abilities\, economic circumsta nces and family configurations.
Each of us should be celebrate d for who God has made us to be: a unique part of God’s beautifully divers e creation. “For just as the body is one and has many parts\, and all the parts of the body\, though many\, are one body\, so it is with Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12:12)

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Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30 am in-person or online via our Livestream .
Children are welcome in our sanctuary or to attend Sunday School part-way through the service.< br />
If Sunday doesn’t work for your busy family\, join us for Messy Church< /span> (a Friday evening monthly program for all ages).
Click here for more details.

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He brews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strange rs\, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
If it’s been a while\, or a very long time (or never) since you walked into a church\, you 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 welcome traveller on the journey regardless of your “c hurch/no church” experience 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 shar e a curiosity about how God’s love and Jesus’ message applies to everyday life. The weekly sermons feed\, encourage\, inspire\, and sometimes challe nge listeners to live the life God wants for all people.

Here are some answers to some common questions:
What time should I arrive: Anytime between 10:15 and 10:30 will g et you here on time! Chat with others\, reflect on your own\, or catch up on church activities by reading the announcements on the screen before thi ngs get started.
Parking: We have a large lot and p lenty of spaces around the church as well as a covered portico where you c an 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 r equire formal dress or head coverings. (But if you want to wear either\, t hat’s ok!) You will find people dressed in jeans\, in dresses\, wearing ti es\, or no ties with casual tops. Shorts in summer.
As you e nter: There is a large welcoming narthex where people often chat before the service. You will see two open doors that lead into the sanctua ry where the service is held. There are greeters who will say hello and he lp you find a seat if you 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 wheelchair locations in the sanctuary and parking spo ts in the lot. There are washrooms available\, also wheelchair accessible.
What about children: Jesus said to bring the child ren 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 se rvice. Children are invited (but not required) to leave the sanctuary with teachers after the children’s story. There is a nursery for younger child ren\, but if you prefer\, you can keep your child with you. Or\, you can g o into the nursery and still watch the service through the window. Church volunteers go through a police check.
Music: Yes\, there is singing\, and the words are on a screen for all to read. There’s a choir and a praise band so the music is varied and included to strength en the day’s message. Expect to see the minister frequently leading with g uitar while the music director plays piano or clavinova. Sometimes other i nstruments are involved in special musical presentations.
Of fering/Giving: Gale recognizes that “giving” happens in a variety of ways\, including monetary\, as well as the gift of talent and time. Th ere is a donation plate inside the Sanctuary Doors available for those who are able to financially support the church. The donations help pay for th e staff\, including our minister\, as well as the costs of running a facil ity. If able\, you just place your donation into the plate before you sit down. If you put the money inside an envelope with your name and address o n the outside\, the offering will be recorded for an income tax receipt.
Order of Service
Although things can change\, a typical service is as follows:
Welcome
Announcements
Call to worship
Hymn
Children’s story
Hymn
Scripture Readi ng
Sermon
Reflection (often music provided by choir)
Pastor al Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Offering\, Prayer\, Hymn
Benediction \, Sending Hymn
Coffee hour: There may be coffee\, juice\, and cookies available after the service. Everyone is welcome to st ay and visit.
Directions
Need to find us? Joi n us in our location 10 Barnswallow Drive at the corner of Barnswallow Dri ve and Church Street West (Highway 86) on the northwest corner of Elmira\, ON.\, Canada.
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Gale Presbyterian is l ocated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-ne e)\, Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bey)\, and Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) peoples .
This is part of the Haldimand Tract\, w hich encompasses six miles on either side of the Grand River.
We acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived\, and continue to live\, upon it and whose pr actices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop i n relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today.
We acknowledge that The Presbyterian Church in Can ada has been a part of the residential school system.
And together we seek a new relationship with the Firs t Nations of this land\, one based in honour and deep respect.
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Safe Church Commitment
The Presbyterian Church in Canada is committed to fostering safe church environments free from harm and harassment\, where vulnerable individuals\, especially children and vulnerable adults\, are protected. Creating safe churches involves preventing and responding to harm through policies\, training\, police record checks\, transparency\, clear reportin g procedures for misconduct and pathways to justice\, redress and healing when harm occurs.
To read mor e\, click here: http://presb yterian.ca/safe-church/
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Safe Church Commitment

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