It is our hope that you will feel comfortable worshiping with us. Dress is neatly casual, please come as you are. Feel free to participate in whatever way you wish: sitting, standing or kneeling as you are able, listening or joining in the hymns or responses as indicated. Our services follow the six seasons of the church year (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost) and the lectionary, a set list of Bible readings for the year.

This information is intended to give you an idea of what to expect during a Sunday church worship service. Our services reflect our affiliation with the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada. We do this by blending some of both traditions within each service or a service that is primarily from the Anglican or United traditions. The order of service is contained in a printed bulletin and is also displayed on the overhead television screen at the front of the church (sanctuary).

Our Clergy

Our paid clergy generally alternates between a United Church minister and an Anglican priest. Rev. Christine Muise is currently our minister and brings thoughtfulness and justice to her ministry with us. Rev. Sheila Cook or Robert Fyles also occasionally lead services. Please check our calendar page for details on the upcoming services.

Eucharist/Communion Service:

Once a month we have a Eucharist or Communion service. As with other Sunday services this service is a blend of both Anglican and United Church traditions. Bread and both wine and grape juice are served at the front of the church or brought to where you are seated. You can choose wine or juice by moving or indicating to the appropriate server after receiving bread. If your mobility or other reason prevents you from coming to the front but you would like to receive communion please mention this to the greeter or minister before the service and the elements will be brought to you in your seat.

 Hymns and service music:

As a congregation we enjoy singing together though we don't have a choir. Hymns are generally selected from either the red Voices United hymn book or the spiral bound More Voices hymn book and other sources. They range from contemporary to traditional each week. Words are normally displayed on the overhead screen; those who wish to read the music will find the hymn books distributed in the pews. Feel free to sing or just enjoy the music and remember that we are all called to make a joyful noise! We encourage folks to wear a mask, but this is not required, while singing to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Stay in Touch:

Please sign our guest book when you arrive the first time or two. If you are from the Port Hardy area, please fill in the "Welcome" contact card in the greeting area. If you would like to receive a charitable donation receipt for any offering you care to make please use one of the visitor envelopes available from the greeter and fill in the contact information. As a visitor/newcomer you are in no way obligated to make a donation. If you would like to become a regular donor to support the life and work of this church ask the greeter to direct you to the envelope secretary who can set you up with donation envelopes or a pre-authorized remittance.