Welcome to Gospel Hymn Sign

Gospel Hymn Sing originated as a result of a fund raiser called the “Spirit of the Sea” festival, which the Ways and Means Committee initiated in 2009.  

Our very first Gospel Hymn Sing was held on October 25, 2009, and because of its tremendous success, Rev Sheila White, the Parish Rector, asked if we could make this a monthly service, to be held on the last Sunday of each month.

We quickly contacted a number of musicians and asked if they would be willing to volunteer their time and talents by coming to the Parish Hall auditorium, and to play for approximately 25 minutes each.  We also asked our own church band, 'Saints Alive', if they would participate in this event each month.  We suggested that we would start the service by having the 'Saints Alive' band getting on stage first and doing their selction of our songs, with the other musciains continuing after them.  Each month we arrange to have two different groups of musicians to perform.

This Gospel Hymn Sing service starts at 7:00PM, and is usually over by 9:00PM.  It has become very popular, and we consistently average approximately 110 - 140 people at the service each month.

A container is placed at the back of the Parish Hall for anyone who wishes to place a free will offering in it.  These monies are placed in the loose collection of our general account to help pay the invoices for the Church and the Parish Hall.

At this service, we provide free refreshments such as pop, tea, and coffee.

Please make an effort to attend at least one of these services, and we suspect you will become a regular attendee.