Join us in spreading Christmas cheer while supporting ChildCan and the beloved Griswold House Display!

ChildCan is looking for friendly volunteers to help ensure everyone can safely enjoy the Griswold Ilderton Christmas Display. Volunteers assist with greeting visitors, collecting donations, and helping keep guests safely away from passing cars. The display runs nightly from December 1–31, and you’re welcome to choose any evening that works best for you.

Be part of something meaningful this Christmas—your time and presence truly make a difference.

Looking for Community on Christmas Day?
No one should spend Christmas alone. Join us for Together for Christmas—a relaxed, joy-filled gathering where you can enjoy food, fun, and genuine community. Whether you come on your own or with loved ones, you’ll always have a seat at our table. Come celebrate the day with people who care.

Looking to Serve on Christmas Day?
Help us create a warm and joyful Christmas for those who need a little extra friendship this season. Whether you can set up, serve the meal, or help tidy up afterward, your time will make Christmas Day truly special for someone.

Join us in spreading Christmas cheer while supporting ChildCan and the beloved Griswold House Display!

ChildCan is looking for friendly volunteers to help ensure everyone can safely enjoy the Griswold Ilderton Christmas Display. Volunteers assist with greeting visitors, collecting donations, and helping keep guests safely away from passing cars. The display runs nightly from December 1–31, and you’re welcome to choose any evening that works best for you.

Be part of something meaningful this Christmas—your time and presence truly make a difference.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in spreading Christmas cheer while supporting ChildCan and the beloved Griswold House Display!

ChildCan is looking for friendly volunteers to help ensure everyone can safely enjoy the Griswold Ilderton Christmas Display. Volunteers assist with greeting visitors, collecting donations, and helping keep guests safely away from passing cars. The display runs nightly from December 1–31, and you’re welcome to choose any evening that works best for you.

Be part of something meaningful this Christmas—your time and presence truly make a difference.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Get ready for Christmas in Hyde Park!
Join us for a magical, family-friendly Christmas celebration filled with joy, lights, laughter, and festive fun for the entire Hyde Park community and all our surrounding neighbours. Everyone is invited—come experience the wonder of the season together!

Featuring:

• Santa’s Village + Workshop

• Hot Chocolate + S’mores

• Pony Rides

• Vendors

• Live Nativity & More!

Click the button to learn more!

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in serving our community!
Come be part of a dinner team at the Strathroy Community Kitchen of Hope. It's a chance to share a warm meal and show the love of Jesus to our neighbours. Register and help us prepare, serve, and clean up—we’d love to have you on the team!

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in spreading Christmas cheer while supporting ChildCan and the beloved Griswold House Display!

ChildCan is looking for friendly volunteers to help ensure everyone can safely enjoy the Griswold Ilderton Christmas Display. Volunteers assist with greeting visitors, collecting donations, and helping keep guests safely away from passing cars. The display runs nightly from December 1–31, and you’re welcome to choose any evening that works best for you.

Be part of something meaningful this Christmas—your time and presence truly make a difference.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join us in helping ChildCan this holiday season! Help create the holliest, jolliest family photos with Santa — and make sure kids facing childhood cancer can keep smiling, too. Just one hour of your time brings joy to families making memories and hope to children who need it most.

Join Gateway Cares at the Hyde Park Christmas Market as a volunteer this holiday season!

Market goers will have the opportunity to finish (or start!) their Christmas shopping, have story time with Mrs. Claus, and have a bite to eat at one of the food trucks! (among many other things).

As a volunteer you will help with either set up and vendor support OR vendor support and clean up. You will also get to meet new people, learn new skills, and spread some Christmas cheer. 

Join Gateway Cares at the Hyde Park Christmas Market as a volunteer this holiday season!

Market goers will have the opportunity to finish (or start!) their Christmas shopping, have a seat by the fire to roast marshmallows and have a bite to eat at one of the food trucks! (among many other things), at 7pm there will be a winter fireworks display to enjoy.

As a volunteer you will help with either set up and vendor support OR vendor support and clean up. You will also get to meet new people, learn new skills, and spread some Christmas cheer. 

Safe Families Moms Group Lunch Team

Safe Families hosts a Moms Group every Thursday, providing a space for encouragement, connection, and support. As part of our partnership, Gateway will be blessing the group with a meal on the last Thursday of each month.

You can help by signing up to:

• Prepare a meal in advance AND/OR

• Deliver the meal to the Moms Group on Thursday morning.

This is a simple but meaningful way to show love and hospitality while creating a welcoming space for moms who are part of Safe Families.

We love our Hyde Park Community! Help us support the Hyde Park Lions Club and the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association by volunteering with Gateway Cares for the Hyde Park Santa Clause Parade.

We’re looking for volunteers to help organize and manage the float area and to walk alongside the floats along the parade route (west down Gainsborough Rd.). *Please note that if we have a large number of volunteers, not everyone may walk with the Gateway float.

Volunteers should be comfortable walking approximately 2 km.
Dress for the theme — Santa Paws! Wear your favourite animal-themed sweaters, hats, or accessories to join in the fun!

Join us as we come together to help sort through Amazon donations for Lionhearts. These donations provide essential items for individuals and families in need across our community. We'll be organizing and preparing items for distribution, making it easier for Lionhearts to get supplies into the hands of those who need them most. It's a great opportunity to serve, connect with others, and make a practical impact. 

Join us in serving our community!
Come be part of a dinner team at the Strathroy Community Kitchen of Hope. It's a chance to share a warm meal and show the love of Jesus to our neighbours. Register and help us prepare, serve, and clean up—we’d love to have you on the team!

Safe Families Moms Group Lunch Team

Safe Families hosts a Moms Group every Thursday, providing a space for encouragement, connection, and support. As part of our partnership, Gateway will be blessing the group with a meal on the last Thursday of each month.

You can help by signing up to:

• Prepare a meal in advance AND/OR

• Deliver the meal to the Moms Group on Thursday morning.

This is a simple but meaningful way to show love and hospitality while creating a welcoming space for moms who are part of Safe Families.

Join us as we come together to help sort through Amazon donations for Lionhearts. These donations provide essential items for individuals and families in need across our community. We'll be organizing and preparing items for distribution, making it easier for Lionhearts to get supplies into the hands of those who need them most. It's a great opportunity to serve, connect with others, and make a practical impact. 

Saturday, October 18
10 am - 2 pm
Gateway London Campus

Bring the gently used clothing, snowsuits, mittens, boots, outdoor snow play equipment, and books you are ready to part with to the Hyde Park campus by Tuesday, October 14, and then join us on Saturday, October 18 to find the gem you are looking for!

We are looking for winter clothing (kids to adult sizes), toboggans, snowsuits, boots, hats, mitts, ice skates, and books. When donating books, please consider newer titles—fiction, cookbooks, and modern non-fiction—that are in good condition. Think of the kinds of books you’d enjoy picking up today.

We are also looking for volunteers to help organize the items in the week leading up to the swap, as well as on the day of the swap. If you are interested in helping, please click the link below.

* You do not have to donate to participate in the swap on Oct. 18 *

Join us in serving our community!
Come be part of a dinner team at the Strathroy Community Kitchen of Hope. It's a chance to share a warm meal and show the love of Jesus to our neighbours. Register and help us prepare, serve, and clean up—we’d love to have you on the team!

HIKE WITH US!

We’d love for you to join our Gateway Team on Saturday, October 18 as we hike in support of St. Joseph’s Hospice. Let’s walk together in honour of the people we love and the memories that are close to our hearts.

St. Joseph’s Hospice is a place filled with compassion, hope, and healing—for those nearing life’s end, for their caregivers, and for those who grieve. By joining in, you’ll be helping create a community where no one has to walk that journey alone.

To hike with us , make sure you select “Individual Registration” and on the next page “Join a Team” and choose “Gateway Church” from the drop down.

Safe Families Moms Group Lunch Team

Safe Families hosts a Moms Group every Thursday, providing a space for encouragement, connection, and support. As part of our partnership, Gateway will be blessing the group with a meal on the last Thursday of each month.

You can help by signing up to:

• Prepare a meal in advance AND/OR

• Deliver the meal to the Moms Group on Thursday morning.

This is a simple but meaningful way to show love and hospitality while creating a welcoming space for moms who are part of Safe Families.

Community Cares Market – Volunteer with Us!

Looking for a meaningful and simple way to show love to our neighbours? Join us at the Community Cares Market—a free pop-up market where we share groceries and encouragement with individuals and families who could use a little extra support.

Volunteer Shifts:

• 3:00–5:00 PM – Help us prepare by sorting and setting up food.

• 5:00 PM – Welcome guests with a smile and help distribute groceries until the food is gone.

Whether you can come for one shift or stay for the whole evening, your presence matters. This is a beautiful opportunity to serve together, build relationships, and share God’s love in a very tangible way.

Join Our Night Market Team!
Come be part of the magic at the Strathroy Night Market, where twinkling lights, great conversation, and community connection come together under the evening sky. As a volunteer, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere while supporting a great cause. Whether you enjoy organizing, engaging with people, or setting up a beautiful booth, we’ve got a spot for you!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Be available during market hours: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

• Booth setup (instructions and materials provided)

• Assist with sales and collect donations

• Help with booth tear down