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DESCRIPTION:OCT 7 Bible Study (10:30am)\n\nOCT 8 Handbells (6pm) & Choir Pr
actice (7pm)\n\nOCT 11 Thanksgiving Sunday Worship @ 10:30am\n\nOCT 20 Tue
sday Lunch (RSVP by Oct 15)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gale Presbyterian stri
ves to be a welcoming and safe space for people of all ages\, gender ident
ities\, racial and cultural backgrounds\, sexual orientations\, abilities\
, economic circumstances and family configurations.Each of us should be ce
lebrated for who God has made us to be: a unique part of God’s beautifully
diverse creation. “For just as the body is one and has many parts\, and a
ll the parts of the body\, though many\, are one body\, so it is with Chri
st.” (1 Corinthians 12:12) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:30 am in-person or on
line via our Livestream.Children are welcome in our sanctuary or to attend
Sunday School part-way through the service.If Sunday doesn’t work for you
r busy family\, join us for Messy Church (a Friday evening monthly program
for all ages).Click here for more details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n New to Gale? (click for more)\n \n\n Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to s
how hospitality to strangers\, for thereby some have entertained angels un
awares.If it’s been a while\, or a very long time (or never) since you wal
ked into a church\, you might feel a bit nervous or even intimidated to co
me through the doors.Please don’t!Gale would like you to know that you are
a welcome traveller on the journey regardless of your “church/no church”
experience or background. You’ll meet people who are both long-haulers (ha
ve made church a part of their lives forever) as well as people who have v
entured on this spiritual journey more recently. All share a curiosity abo
ut how God’s love and Jesus’ message applies to everyday life. The weekly
sermons feed\, encourage\, inspire\, and sometimes challenge listeners to
live the life God wants for all people.Here are some answers to some commo
n questions:What time should I arrive: Anytime between 10:15 and 10:30 wil
l get 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
things get started.Parking: We have a large lot and plenty of spaces aroun
d the church as well as a covered portico where you can drop off a passeng
er 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 head coverings. (But i
f you want to wear either\, that’s ok!) You will find people dressed in je
ans\, in dresses\, wearing ties\, or no ties with casual tops. Shorts in s
ummer.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 sa
nctuary where the service is held. There are greeters who will say hello a
nd help 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 sanc
tuary if reading is something you enjoy.Accessibility: There are designate
d wheelchair locations in the sanctuary and parking spots in the lot. Ther
e are washrooms available\, also wheelchair accessible.What about 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 Scho
ol is held during the church service. Children are invited (but not requir
ed) to leave the sanctuary with teachers after the children’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 still watch the serv
ice 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 s
trengthen the day’s message. Expect to see the minister frequently leading
with guitar while the music director plays piano or clavinova. Sometimes
other instruments are involved in special musical presentations.Offering/G
iving: Gale recognizes that “giving” happens in a variety of ways\, includ
ing monetary\, 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 fina
ncially support the church. The donations help pay for the staff\, includi
ng our minister\, as well as the costs of running a facility. If able\, yo
u just place your donation into the plate before you sit down. If you put
the money inside an envelope with your name and address on the outside\, t
he offering will be recorded for an income tax receipt.Order of ServiceAlt
hough things can change\, a typical service is as follows:WelcomeAnnouncem
entsCall to worshipHymnChildren’s storyHymnScripture ReadingSermonReflecti
on (often music provided by choir)Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s PrayerOfferin
g\, Prayer\, HymnBenediction\, Sending HymnCoffee hour: There may be coffe
e\, juice\, and cookies available after the service. Everyone is welcome t
o stay and visit.DirectionsNeed to find us? Join us in our location 10 Ba
rnswallow Drive at the corner of Barnswallow Drive and Church Street West
(Highway 86) on the northwest corner of Elmira\, ON.\, Canada.\n \n \n \n \n \n
\n \n Land Acknowledgement...\n \n\n Gale Presbyterian is located on the tradi
tional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee)\, Anishinaabe (A
h-nish-nah-bey)\, and Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) peoples.This is part of th
e Haldimand Tract\, which encompasses six miles on either side of the Gran
d River.We acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous pe
oples who lived\, and continue to live\, upon it and whose practices and s
piritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationshi
p to the territory and its other inhabitants today.We acknowledge that The
Presbyterian Church in Canada has been a part of the residential school s
ystem.And together we seek a new relationship with the First Nations of th
is land\, one based in honour and deep respect.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recycling P
rogram\n \n\n We have teamed up with Terracycle.Click here to find out more
about what we accept.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scent Free\n \n\n Please be considerate
of individuals who may be sensitive to scented products. We ask that you
do not bring in\, use or wear scented products during your stay.\n \n \n \n
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gram runs as follows:2026 schedule coming soon Click here for the Fall pr
ogramming schedule.Intergenerational Worship – on the third Sunday of the
monthSunday School – on the second and fourth Sunday of the month during t
he worship servicePray Ground – activity binders/books for children to us
e during worship every Sunday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leading with Care Policy\n \n
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ulnerable individuals\, especially children and vulnerable adults\, are pr
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through policies\, training\, police record checks\, transparency\, clear
reporting procedures for misconduct and pathways to justice\, redress and
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or all ages). Click here for
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Hebrews 13:2 Do not negle
ct to show hospitality to strangers\, for thereby some have entertained an
gels unawares.
If it’s been a while\, or a ver
y long time (or never) since you walked into a church\, you might feel a b
it 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 “church/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 spiritua
l journey more recently. All share a curiosity about how God’s love and Je
sus’ message applies to everyday life. The weekly sermons feed\, encourage
\, inspire\, and sometimes challenge listeners to live the life God wants
for all people.
Here are some answers to some common q
uestions:
What time should I arrive: Anyti
me between 10:15 and 10:30 will get you here on time! Chat with others\, r
eflect on your own\, or catch up on church activities by reading the annou
ncements on the screen before things get started.
Parking: We have a large lot and plenty of spaces around the 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 m
akes you comfortable – we don’t require formal dress or head coverings. (B
ut if you want to wear either\, that’s ok!) You will find people dressed i
n jeans\, in dresses\, wearing ties\, or no ties with casual 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 g
reeters who will say hello and help you find a seat if you wish. (very com
fy 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 spots in the lot. There are washrooms availa
ble\, also wheelchair accessible.
What about children: Jesus said to bring the children to him\, and so Gale does. Children a
re welcome in the sanctuary\, as well as at the communion table. Sunday Sc
hool is held during the church service. Children are invited (but not requ
ired) to leave the sanctuary with teachers after the children’s story. The
re is a nursery for younger children\, but if you prefer\, you can keep yo
ur child with you. Or\, you can go into the nursery and still watch the se
rvice 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 i
s varied and included to strengthen the day’s message. Expect to see the m
inister frequently leading with guitar while the music director plays pian
o or clavinova. Sometimes other instruments are involved in special musica
l presentations.
Offering/Giving: Gale recognizes t
hat “giving” happens in a variety of ways\, including monetary\, as well a
s the gift of talent and time. There is a donation plate inside the Sanctu
ary Doors available for those who are able to financially support the chur
ch. The donations help pay for the staff\, including our minister\, as wel
l as the costs of running a facility. If able\, you just place your donati
on into the plate before you sit down. If you put the money inside an enve
lope with your name and address on the outside\, the offering will be reco
rded for an income tax receipt.
Order of Service Although things can change\, a typical service is as follows:
Wel
come Announcements Call to worship Hymn Children’s sto
ry Hymn Scripture Reading Sermon Reflection (often mus
ic provided by choir) Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Offering
\, Prayer\, Hymn Benediction\, Sending Hymn
Coffee hour
: There may be coffee\, juice\, and cookies available after the s
ervice. 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 West (Highway 86) on
the northwest corner of Elmira\, ON.\, Canada.
Gale Presbyterian is located on the traditional territory of the
Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee)\, Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bey)\, and C
honnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) peoples.
This is
part of the Haldimand Tract\, which encompasses six miles on either side
of the Grand River.
We acknowledge this t
erritory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived\, and continu
e to live\, upon it and whose practices and spiritualities were tied to th
e land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its ot
her inhabitants today.
We acknowledge tha
t The Presbyterian Church in Canada has been a part of the residential sch
ool system.
And together we seek
a new relationship with the First Nations of this land\, one based in hono
ur and deep respect.
Please be considerate of individuals
who may be sensitive to scented products. We ask that you do not bring in
\, use or wear scented products during your stay.
The Presbyterian Church in Canada is co
mmitted to fostering safe church environments free from harm and harassmen
t\, where vulnerable individuals\, especially children and vulnerable adul
ts\, are protected. Creating safe churches involves preventing and respond
ing to harm through policies\, training\, police record checks\, transpare
ncy\, clear reporting procedures for misconduct and pathways to justice\,
redress and healing when harm occurs.
