Is there answer choices?
Also, is sounds like a church member trying to start a company,fundraiser,or something that benefits the church.
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
I hated going to gym. 
Explanation:
When I was in elem and middle school, I was very self conscious about wearing shorts and t-shirts to school because I was so skinny and participating in gym class meant having to change out of our regular clothes to our gym clothes which was shorts and a t-shirt.
 
        
             
        
        
        
I believe that the best answer for this question is "are." You are referring to two parties here, both the lion tamer and the clowns. This would mean that your applicable verbs must also be plural. Since "are" is the plural version of "is," it is the most suitable word to use in this situation. Hope this helps.