2025
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ABOUT
We accept the Bible, both old and new testaments, as an expression of our
creator’s will for our lives and as the ultimate authority on what we hold as fundamental beliefs.
Welcome!
I’m New
Our main service starts at 11 AM, with Bible study classes for all ages at 10 AM. Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled. A welcome team member will greet you and, if it’s your first time, direct you to the Welcome Centre for a gift and assistance.
What can I expect?
🎵 Music: A live praise service opens the program, with lyrics displayed for singing or listening.
🙏 Prayer: Members may join a “Garden of Prayer” at the front, kneel where they are, or remain seated.
📖 Sermon: The pastor delivers a thought-provoking message with Biblical truths, multimedia, and inspiration for daily life.
Is there anything
for my children?
Children ages 4-10 can join Really Living Kids during the sermon, featuring crafts, learning, and play. A nursery with a livestream is available for ages 0-3. On the first Saturday of each month, children stay in the auditorium for Family Sabbath.
What should I wear?
Come as you are! Some people dress up. Others dress casually. We want you to feel comfortable. People will not judge you on the basis of what you wear at Really Living — they’ll just be glad to see you!
How do I get there?
📍 Address: 2060 Upper James Street, Hamilton
🚗 Parking: Free on-site, enter through the south entrance.
🚌 Transit: HSR Route #27, Stop #2277 (Upper James at Really Living Centre).
♿ Accessibility: Fully accessible facility.
🥗 Potlucks: Monthly vegetarian potluck—guests are not required to bring food.
🥜 Peanut-Free Facility: Please do not bring food containing peanuts due to severe allergies.
About
Our Staff
How to Donate
at Church
Tithes and offerings are not collected during our worship service. To give, please use the slot provided at the Welcome Centre in the foyer.
Giving by Cash
/Cheque
Donations made at the church may be made in cash or by cheque made payable to Really Living Adventist Church. Fill out an envelope to receive a charitable receipt at year-end.
Donating Online
Adventist Giving Online is a service offered by the global Seventh-day Adventist Church. Donations can be made by Visa, Mastercard, or any bank debit card affiliated with Visa or Mastercard.
Weekly Offering Appeal
Each week, a special offering appeal is designated by the North American
Division of Seventh-day Adventists to help further the work of the gospel.
» Read about the recipient of this coming Sabbath’s special offering.
To give to this cause, fill out a tithe envelope at church and write in the name of the special offering recipient. An offering appeal schedule is also at the welcome desk.
What is Offering?
Because tithe is reserved for a special purpose, freewill offerings provide the funding for many other necessary functions including expenses of the local church. Offerings are a gift above and beyond tithe. The giving percentage is left to the individual, but a personal giving plan (PGP) provided by the worldwide church and used by many suggests 3-5% of income be donated to the local church budget, 2-3% to the world church, and 1-2% to the local conference.
What is Church
Budget?
Your contribution to the church budget is what covers the day-to-day expenses and ministries of Really Living, including some staff salaries, church office expenses, utilities, facility maintenance, constituent fees to GAA, and all local ministry and outreach expenses. We count on your faithful giving to help us meet our obligations and fulfill our vision.
What is Tithe
Tithe is a tenth portion (10%) of your income that God claims as His (Lev. 27:30). In the Seventh-day Adventist Church, contributions designated as tithe are pooled to support the gospel ministry of the world church.