The Life and Mission committee seeks to raise awareness in the congregation and invite response to needs as they arise in different parts of the world as well as partnering with various organizations within our community to provide food, clothing and financial support.
Gale partners with:
Woolwich Counselling Centre
Woolwich Community Services
House of Friendship
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D)
The last Sunday in September has been approved by Session as Orange Shirt Sunday.
The Life and Mission committee plans special events which will be posted here.
5th Annual Reconciliation Walk
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Visit their 2024 Reconciliation Walk web page for locations and times.
Settler Discussion Series
This four-part series provides a solid overview of the past and present relationship between non-Indigenous and Indigenous people in Canada. This is an in-depth, meaningful opportunity for participants to prepare for September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Their next evening Settler Discussion Series will begin on
Thursday, September 12th 2024 at 7 pm EST. Register here.