What should I expect when I visit?
Will anyone welcome me when I arrive?
Here at The Gathering Place we pride ourselves on being a friendly church. Whether by our hosts, ushers or regular worshippers, we trust that you’ll be met with a smile and warm hello. There are several ushers who would be happy to find you a seat, provide you with a program, or offer you directions for getting around our facility. If you’d like specific information about the various ministries & events taking place within our church please visit our Welcome Centre, located in the front foyer, or check out this link to What’s Available?
Are my children welcome?
Absolutely! We believe that all children are special in God’s sight and that they’re a central part of our life as a church. Children’s Worship and Sunday School is offered at 9 AM & 11 AM and Supervised Nursery Care is also provided for infants and toddlers (up to 35 months) during our 9 AM & 11 AM Sunday Services.
How should I dress?
Of course, dress should be modest... other than that, there is no dress code at The Gathering Place! There is nothing more respectful of God about any particular way of dressing. We want you to feel comfortable, so feel free come as you are! You'll see some people wearing ties, some wearing suits, and some dressed in more casual attire. We emphasize relationships, not fashion. So you need not worry, "Am I dressed up enough?"
What am I expected to put in the offering plate?
In short, nothing! If you’re a visitor to our church then we simply want you to be our guest. While we believe giving money to the church’s work is an important way we worship God, our regular worshippers are responsible to meet the financial needs of the church. We won’t pressure people to give. We let God lead people who feel they are already a part of our church family to give according to His will for them.
Will I know any of the songs?
During our Sunday morning worship services we use a variety of different music. Whether it’s choir arrangements, contemporary worship songs, traditional hymns, special soloists or instrumentalists, we try our very best to help everyone feel included in our music. Typically the words to any songs we sing together appear on large, easy-to-read screens. Some people sing exuberantly; others are more reserved. Whether you’re a casual observer or an active participant, you can feel comfortable joining us!
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