Welcome to the Church of the Good Shepherd
established in 1833
A ministry of the Swedenborgian Church of North America
 CoGS Pastor |
Every journey starts with an open mind, a loving heart, and a fresh pot of coffee! 
We are a Swedenborgian Church - an open and affirming Christian community that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or faith. Rooted in the mystical Christian tradition of Swedenborgianism, we believe that God is Love Itself and Wisdom Itself, reaching out to people through the diverse spiritual paths found across cultures. As a spiritual community, our purpose is not to argue over who holds the truth, but to love one another and walk together in service. Our guiding values are love, honesty, and being of use in the world. |
Hello!
Weekly Events Open To All
Please wear anything that you feel comfortable in to any of our events!
On desktop, hover over any event for a brief description.
| Spring, Fall, & Winter Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gathering | Day/Date | Time | Location |
 Sunday Service (Spring, Fall, Winter) | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary & Online |
 Guitar Church (Spring, Fall, & Winter) | (First Sunday of the month) | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary & Online |
 Children's Sunday School | Sundays | 10:45 AM | Sunday School Room |
 Community Sunday | (Last Sunday of the month) | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary |
| Coffee Hour (Spring, Fall, & Winter) | Sundays | ~11:30 AM | Lower Hall |
| Summer Schedule | |||
| Gathering | Day/Date | Time | Location |
| Sunday Service (Summer) | Sundays | 10:30 AM | Lower Hall & Online |
| Community Sunday (Summer) | (Last Sunday of the month) | 10:30 AM | Lower Hall |
 Lemonade Hour (Summer) | Sundays | ~11:30 AM | Lower Hall |
| ...and so much more announced in our monthly newsletter, The Tender! ( Ask to sign up today -> office@shepherdsway.ca ) like Women’s Retreat, Dinners, Pub Night, Communal Garden, Outreach, Missions, Denominational Events, Book Club, Spiritual Expressions, & More! Also - Sign Up for coffee hour online! | |||
Upcoming Special Events (2026)
Click on a purple event link for more info or to sign up!| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Christmas Choir Practice | Sunday, November 8th, 2026 | 9:45am | Sanctuary |
 Board Meeting |
Monday, November 9th, 2026 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
 Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 (Second Wednesday of the month) |
2:00pm | Joyce's House |
 Poinsettia & Chocolate LAST DAY FOR ORDERS |
Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
| Poinsettia & Chocolate Money Due |
Sunday, November 15th, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
| Christmas Choir Practice | Sunday, November 15th, 2026 | 9:45am | Sanctuary |
| Eastern Canada Conference (ECC) Executive Meeting |
Monday, November 15th, 2026 | TBD | TBD |
 Women's Luncheon |
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 | 12:00pm | Piper Arms, Kitchener (RSVP with Sue) |
 Shepherd's Market (Vendors Only) |
Saturday, November 21st, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Lower Hall |
| Greening of the Church |
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 | Following Service | Sanctuary |
| Poinsettia Pickup |
Monday, November 23rd, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
 Book Club: Frozen River |
Monday, November 23rd, 2026 (Fourth Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
 Pub Night |
Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 | 6:00pm | RSVP with David! |
| Shepherd's Market 2 (Vendors Only)Looking for vendors! |
Saturday, November 28th, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm | Lower Hall |
| Chocolate Pickup |
Sunday, November 29th, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
 Angel Tree Gift Drive |
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 - December 20th, 2026 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Christmas Choir Practice | Sunday, December 6th, 2026 | 9:45am | Sanctuary |
 Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, December 7th, 2026 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 (Second Wednesday of the month) |
2:00pm | Joyce's House |
 Peace Pageant & Potluck |
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 | 10:30am (Potluck Follows) | Sanctuary & Lower Hall |
| Christmas Choir Practice | Sunday, December 13th, 2026 | 9:45am | Sanctuary |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, December 14th, 2026 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| Christmas Choir Practice | Sunday, December 20th, 2026 | 9:45am | Sanctuary |
| Public Christmas Concert performed by the Ceremonial Band of the Waterloo Region Police Services |
Sunday, December 20th, 2026 | 3:00PM | Sanctuary |
 Christmas Service |
Thursday, December 24th, 2026 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary |
Upcoming Special Events (2027)
Click on a purple event link for more info or to sign up!| Guitar Church |
Sunday, January 3rd, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, January 4th, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, January 11th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
 Chili Cookoff & Swedenborg Birthday |
Sunday, January 24th, 2027 | Following Service | Lower Hall |
| House of Friendship Drive |
Sunday, January 24th, 2027 - February 7th, 2027 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Book Club:Theo of Golden |
Monday, January 25th, 2026 (Fourth Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, February 7th, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, February 1st, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, February 8th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| AGM Reports Due |
Friday, February 12th, 2027 | N/A | Submit to Office |
| Book Club:The Champagne Letters |
Monday, February 22nd, 2026 (Fourth Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Annual General Meeting |
Sunday, February 28th, 2027 | Following Service | Lower Hall |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, March 7th, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, March 1st, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, March 8th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| Food 4 Kids Drive |
Sunday, March 21st, 2027 - April 4th, 2027 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Community Sunday (Instead of last week) |
Sunday, April 4th, 2027 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, April 5th, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Guitar Church (Instead of last week) |
Sunday, April 11th, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, April 12th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, May 2nd, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, May 3rd, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, May 10th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, June 6th, 2027 (First Sunday of the month) |
10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, June 7th, 2027 (First Monday of the month) |
1:30pm | Cuthbertson (Fireside) Room |
| Community Picnic & Pageant |
Sunday, June 13th, 2027 | Following Service | Church Grounds |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, June 14th, 2027 (Second Monday of the month) |
7:00pm | Zoom |
| Pub Night |
TBD | 6:00pm | RSVP with David |
| Women's Luncheon |
TBD | Noon | RSVP with Sue |
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Contact Us
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Church of the Good Shepherd
116 Queen St N.
Kitchener, ON, N2H 2H7
Phone: (519) 743-3845
Email: office@shepherdsway.ca
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