Southgate Alliance Church is a church that offers inspiring services, great programs for children, teens and adults, helpful support groups and positive encouraging messages. We are happy to welcome newcomers and visitors to our church. In fact, the ongoing addition of newcomers to Southgate Alliance is part of what makes our church a special place. If you are new, you can feel “right at home” because welcoming new people is a normal part of church life here. Our commitment is to let you check us out at your own pace. We will not be on your doorstep trying to sign you up for anything after your visit. We offer a friendly and encouraging environment to help you make progress in your spiritual life.

What is an “Alliance” church?

The word “Alliance" is used to describe our church because of the number of people who attend from a variety of backgrounds and traditions. There are more than 400 Alliance churches in canada. They support more than 1,200 international workers involved in education, disaster and relief work, church growth and medical work worldwide. The central teaching of Alliance churches is that Jesus Christ is able to meet the needs of every person.

What about my spiritual journey?

It is amazing how much time, money and effort goes into the physical, intellectual and relational journeys of life with little regard for the spiritual. Yet progress in our spiritual journey positively influences life’s other journeys. Our church exists to help you make progress in your spiritual journey.

What can I expect?

Our services are informal in style. You do not have to “know the routine” in advance. You do not have to get all dressed up (unless you really want to). Most services last about an hour and feature lively singing with a worship band, musical presentations, short dramas, children’s features and news about upcoming events. One of our pastoral staff will present a practical, encouraging message. Our goal is to have our sunday services fresh and interesting!
If you would like to, after each service there is someone available to talk, pray and encourage you in your spiritual journey.

Do I have to give money?

At Southgate we let newcomers know they do not need to feel any obligation to give money to our church. If you decide to make southgate your church home, then we would appreciate your help to support our church.

Who goes to Southgate?

Our church family consists of people from all age groups. The make up of our church family pretty much reflects the demographics of our community – a mix of families with pre-school and school age children, youth and seniors. We are everyday folks from all walks of life. Attendance on sunday morning averages about 340 people, but there are some 500 folks who call Southgate alliance home!

What about children during the service?

There is a fully staffed nursery that provides loving care for babies and toddlers up to age 2 years during the service. For peace of mind, we provide a pager for parents in case we need to reach them.

Children ages 2 to 4 years are invited to join wee worship, which is a fun class with stories, activities and crafts.

Children remaining in the service will receive an activity page.

We also offer age appropriate sunday school programs that are fun and exciting from 9:15-10:15am. For more information, please see our Children’s Ministries page.