Welcome to the Church of the Good Shepherd

established in 1833
A ministry of the Swedenborgian Church of North America

A portrait of Pastor Alison
Rev. Alison Moore
CoGS Pastor

Every journey starts with an open mind, a loving heart, and a fresh pot of coffee!

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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.

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Weekly Events Open To All

Please wear anything that you feel comfortable in to any of our events!

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GatheringDay/DateTimeLocation
Sunday Service Church Sunday ServiceEvery Sunday10:30 AMSanctuary & Online
Guitar Church Guitar ChurchFirst Sunday Of The Month10:30 AMSanctuary & Online
Sunday School Children's Sunday SchoolEvery Sunday10:45 AMSunday School Room
Community Sunday Community SundayLast Sunday of the month10:30 AMSanctuary
A small icon of a coffee cup Coffee Hour (Spring, Fall, & Winter)Sundays~11:30 AMLower Hall
Lemonaid Lemonaid Hour (Summer)Sundays~11:30 AMLower Hall
...and so much more announced in our monthly newsletter, The Tender, like Women’s Retreat and Dinner, Men's Group & Pub Night, Communal Garden, Outreach, Missions, Denominational Events, Book Club, Spiritual Expressions, & More!

Upcoming Special Events

Click on a purple event link for more info or to sign up!
EventDateTimeLocation
Contra Dance by Les Quatre Patates
Contra dance with live musicians and a caller -- no experience necessary! Intro Lesson at 2:30 pm. Contra Dance begins at 3 pm		Sunday, September 14th, 20252:30pm-5:30pmUpper Hall
Rally BBQ - Sign Up
Everyone is back from vacation, school is starting, and we're kicking off the church year with a BBQ! Everyone is welcome, invite your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and generate some excitement for your favorite church! There will be picnic games, fun, and food for all! Click the link above to sign up!		Sunday, September 14th, 2025~11:30am
(After Service)		Outside near the memorial garden
(weather permitting)
Book Club: Lady Clementine - Marie BenedictMonday, September 22nd, 20251:30pmFireside Room
Book Club: One Native Life - Richard WagameseMonday, October 27th, 20251:30pmFireside Room
Shepherd's Market
Get your Christmas shopping done early and support local businesses!
If you'd like to be a vendor please e-mail the office!		Saturday, November 22nd, 20259am-12pmLower Hall
Book Club: Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife - Anna JohnstonMonday, November 24th, 20251:30pmFireside Room
Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBrideMonday, December 22nd, 20251:30pmFireside Room
Old Events
Lower Hall Rentals
Community Space Rentals
Sunday Service at 10:30am
Sunday Service at 10:30am
Full Service & Affordable Weddings
Full Service & Affordable Weddings
Venue Rentals
Shepherd's Stage Performances

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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

: https://cogskitchener.substack.com/

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