We believe regathering is a necessary step as we balance the need to protect individuals in our community with our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Our own Province has stated that “The current situation [of isolation] is neither sustainable nor healthy, bringing its own significant costs and damage to individuals socially, emotionally and economically” (BC COVID-19 Go Forward Management Strategy).
In other words, we need to learn how to coexist with this virus for the foreseeable future, and that means in our corporate worship as well. Listen to our message “COVID & Church” for reflections on the importance of gathering together.
With that said, we encourage everyone, especially those at higher risk to the virus, to assess their risk-tolerance and think through any necessary precautions. Please scroll to the bottom for our safety protocols.
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For other FAQ about our church under “normal” circumstances, visit our “New Here?” page.
We are currently hosting four in-person worship services plus an online livestream.
Due to Provincial guidelines, gatherings are limited in number so you must register ahead of time. We’ve made it as easy as possible for you—no creating accounts, logging in, or lengthy forms—just name, # of people, and your email! It only takes 5 seconds!
On Monday, we will seek to have the next two Sundays available to register for at a time so that you can plan ahead. Please keep track of your reservations to avoid registering twice!
Please don’t hold back in registering or feel you need to “save spots” for others. If you want to worship with us, go ahead and register! We want to know what the demand is, and if we are consistently filling up we will add more services!
Here’s how to register:
If you need to cancel:
We understand things happen and you may need to cancel, and we especially want you to cancel if you’re feeling sick or showing any symptoms of COVID-19. But we ask you please cancel your registration right away if you know you cannot make it so that others can register.
If you’re having trouble with registration or cancelling your registration, please email your request to [email protected] so we can manually adjust your registration.
There will likely be cancellations, so please check the registration page regularly and on Sunday morning. If no spots are available, you can watch the livestream of our 11am service (see below).
Glad you asked! Below is a 3 minute video for each service as well as FAQ to give you a sense (and visual!) of what to expect when gathering amidst COVID-19.
*Please note: some outside doors may be left open to increase airflow/ventilation in our meeting spaces to keep you safe. Therefore, you may want to bring a coat or sweater!
**Following Provincial guidelines, we recommend you wear a mask while in the building out of love for others who are at higher risk. Masks are required when singing.
What should I do before I arrive?
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What do I need to know about the service?
Watch below for some real stories from parents about the family service:
What should I do before I arrive?
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What do I need to know about the service?
Our 11am indoor service will be livestreamed here on our website (click the "Watch Now" button at 11am) and Facebook page (and eventually on our YouTube page as well). This is for those who cannot gather in-person for health or other reasons. There will be live chat and we’ll have an online host there to greet you.
Please send us a message or fill out a connection card to let us know you joined us online!
The livestream recording will be available anytime after the service on our website and other media channels.
As we regather, we want to provide as safe an experience as possible for you.
Therefore, as a church we’re asking everyone to respect the written safety protocols below, which are also explained in this video:
For more specific information, please refer to the “What to Expect” videos for each individual service above or on our YouTube page.
We hope these safety measures will encourage you to go ahead and register for one of our 4 services. We can’t wait to worship with you!
An on-site giving box will be available at every service for those wishing to give by cash or cheque. And of course you can use any of our electronic giving options listed here.
Thanks for your continued support in helping us bless and reach our community!