There are multiple places to park in the vicinity. First of all, there is street parking available along First Street. Please be aware of the yellow and red curbs where no parking is allowed. Second, there is limited on-site parking. We ask that this parking be reserved for those with mobility issues and young children. Third, there is a small parking lot directly across the street. Take care in crossing, and please follow all traffic safety laws. Fourth, there is public parking at the corner of Lincoln and First streets. This can be accessed via Lincoln Street between First and Front streets. Finally, there is public parking just southwest of the church on Lincoln street between First and 3rd streets. We also have been generously granted permission to park in the Horizon Title parking lot located at 204 South Lincoln Street. Please see the map below for a visual guide.

Great! We love them too! Kids Grade 3 and up are encouraged to join in with the service with their families. We see this as a unique opportunity for family discipleship as well as laying the groundwork for your kids feeling like they are a part of the church NOW, not just when they become adults. Our older kids and teens serve in various capacities throughout our service. From setting up the preservice refreshments, to participating in worship, passing the offering, and serving communion. We champion our kids and families at Gate City, and we believe you are never too young (or old) to serve the Lord at church!

If you want a little something extra for your teens, how about youth group? Currently, Gate City Youth exists in partnership with IBC Students. Youth group serves students Grade 6-12, and meets on Sunday nights at 6-7:30 at Independent Bible Church, with small groups running from 7:30-8:30pm most weeks. Many of the youth staff are members of Gate City Bible Church, so they will likely see some familiar faces if they attend. There are many youth events throughout the year including outreach events, equipping opportunities, and an annual summer camp and spring retreat. 

Yes! We practice communion as part of our weekly service. We see this time of reflection, confession, and celebration as a reminder of our dependence on a Holy God who loved us enough to sacrifice Himself on our behalf. When we practice communion, we join with the all the saints, past and present, in celebration of the Lord Jesus until He returns! If you're a believer visiting with us, please partake as a member of the family of Christ. If you're a non-believer, we ask that you refrain and respect the sancitity of the act. 

We wanted a name that was reflective of the city we live in. Gate City was a nickname for Port Angeles from many years ago - indicative of it's unique placement as a gateway to the Olympic Mountain Range as well as the final port stop on the way out of Puget Sound to the Pacific. "The gate" is also a repeated imagery used in the bible - the gate as a place of resolution, decision, and wisdom (Ruth 4:1-11, Proverbs 1:21), the gate as a protection (Psalm 147:13), the gate as the place where heaven meets earth (Genesis 28:17), and the gates of heaven (Rev. 21:12-13) vs. the gates of hell that shall not prevail against the church (Matt. 16:18). We chose "bible church" both to signify our commitment to the Holy Scriputres as wholly sufficient as well as an ode to our sending church, Independent Bible Church of Port Angeles.