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
| 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 (2026-2027)
Click on a purple event link for more info or to sign up!| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Summer Service Hours Starts |
Sundays, July 5th, 2026 - September 13th, 2026 | 10:30am | Lower Hall |
 Clothing Swap$5 Entry Fee |
Saturday, August 29th, 2026 | 10:00am - 2:00pm | Church of the Good Shepherd |
 Queen Margaret Community Fair |
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | Church of the Good Shepherd Grounds |
 Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, September 14th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
 Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 | 2:00pm | Joyce's House |
| Guitar Service & Rally BBQ |
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
 Thanksgiving Food Drive |
Sunday, September 27th, 2026 - October 11th, 2026 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Truth and Reconciliation |
Sunday, September 27th, 2026 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
 Book Club: Remarkable Bright Creatures |
Monday, September 28th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room |
 Blessing for Animals |
Sunday, October 4th, 2026 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Board Meeting |
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | TBD | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 | 2:00pm | Joyce's House |
 Halloween Parade |
Sunday, October 25th, 2026 | Following Service | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Book Club: My Friends |
Monday, October 26th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, November 9th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 | 2:00pm | Joyce's House |
| Poinsettia Sales Begin |
Saturday, November 21st, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
| Greening of the Church |
Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 | Following Service | Sanctuary |
| Book Club: Frozen River |
Monday, November 23rd, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room |
| Poinsettia Sales End |
Friday, December 4th, 2026 | N/A | See Tracey |
| Angel Tree Gift Drive |
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 - December 20th, 2026 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Peace Pageant & Potluck |
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 | 10:30am (Potluck Follows) | Sanctuary & Lower Hall |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, December 14th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Christmas Service |
Thursday, December 24th, 2026 | 7:00pm | Sanctuary |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, January 11th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| 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 |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, February 8th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| AGM Reports Due |
Friday, February 12th, 2027 | N/A | Submit to Office |
| Annual General Meeting |
Sunday, February 28th, 2027 | Following Service | Lower Hall |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, March 8th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Food 4 Kids Drive |
Sunday, March 21st, 2027 - April 4th, 2027 | N/A | RSVP with Judy |
| Community Sunday |
Sunday, April 4th, 2027 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Guitar Church |
Sunday, April 11th, 2027 | 10:30am | Church of the Good Shepherd |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, April 12th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, May 10th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
| Community Picnic & Pageant |
Sunday, June 13th, 2027 | Following Service | Church Grounds |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, June 14th, 2027 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room |
 Pub Night |
TBD | 6:00pm | RSVP with David |
 Women's Luncheon |
TBD | Noon | RSVP with Sue |
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Contact Us
We welcome your inquiries, thoughts, and presence. Please feel free to reach out to us or use the form below
Church of the Good Shepherd
116 Queen St N.
Kitchener, ON, N2H 2H7
Phone: (519) 743-3845
Email: office@shepherdsway.ca
: Contact Form
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