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WHO IS WELCOME AT GRACE CHURCH?
WHO IS WELCOME AT GRACE CHURCH?
We are very aware of the perception that churches are judgemental and bound by rules that make some people feel unwelcome. In the Anglican Church of Canada, and more particularly at Grace Church in West Lorne, we welcome everyone. And we mean everyone.
We are guided by the teachings of Jesus, not the doctrine of any denomination. The answer to the question “Whom would Jesus welcome?” is clearly everyone. Tax collectors may be respected citizens today, but 2000 years ago they were reviled. Jesus welcomed them. He welcomed the down trodden, women and children, the sick, including lepers and we are sure he would welcome everyone today regardless of their skin colour, ethnic origin, political stripe or sexual orientation. We have had families bring their dog to church every Sunday. Yours would be welcome too. (Photo left: At the “Blessing of the animals service, held every October)
Recently we had an interim minister who has a same sex partner. Did any member of our congregation leave the church, stay away or voice any disapproval? Nary a one. We are not perfect by any means, but we try to always be guided by the question “What would Jesus do?” not “What does the church allow.”
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (Sunday School)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (Sunday School)
We are a small but we do have some young folks who come to church, and we do provide Children’s Ministry for them, geared to age. We welcome young voices and do not get excited if they run up and down the aisle during the sermon. Children should feel comfortable and welcome in church, so they have good memories of being there.
ADULT EDUCATION
ADULT EDUCATION
We used to meet on Thursday evenings and start with a potluck supper, which we follow with an hour or so discussion and learning. However because of COVID we switched to meeting via zoom and have not yet returned to in person meetings. We have studied Genesis and the stories of creation, Revelation, the two versions of the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke’s gospels (Have you noticed how different they are?) and we have learnt about Islam and the life of Mohammed. Currently we are studying one of John Dominic Crossan’s books, “Render unto Caesar”, a book about the struggle over Christ and culture in the New Testament. Come and join us. It is open to everyone, not just church members. We are usually finished by eight o’clock, so it is not a late night.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Want to practice reading in front of an audience? Come and join our readers, and read the lesson at the morning service. (And don’t fret if you stumble trying to pronounce Nebuchadnezzar). Have a teenager who needs volunteer hours to graduate from High School? Serving at the altar counts toward that, and we can teach you. Or if you want to sit in the back row and just check us out, that’s Okay too.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Easter is the most important time of year as we remember the betrayal, conviction and crucifixion of Jesus followed by the glorious celebration of his resurrection. Come and join us for this journey of faith. We have services on:
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Saturday (The Great Vigil of Easter)
Easter Day (Sunday)
At Christmas we journey through the four Sundays of advent to our celebration of Jesus birth on Christmas Eve.
As mentioned already, we have an annual service for the blessing of animals at the beginning of October. You may bring your dog, cat, hamster or guinea pig, or just bring a photo of the animal(s) you want blessed. We only ask that you keep your pet under control. Barking is allowed.
St. Peter's Tyrconnell, founded in 1827.
ST. PETER’S, OUR SISTER CHURCH
ST. PETER’S, OUR SISTER CHURCH
We are a three point parish, which means we share our rector and other resources with St. Peter’s in Tyrconnell and St. Stephen's Chapel of Ease in Burwell Park. Whenever there are 5 Sundays in a month, we get together for a combined service, sometimes at Grace and sometimes at St. Peter’s. In the summer we have a parish picnic at St. Stephen’s.
St. Stephen's in Burwell Park
Our summer parish picnic at St. Stephen's.
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