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
| Gathering | Day/Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sunday Service | Every Sunday | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary & Online |
 Guitar Church | First Sunday Of The Month | 10:30 AM | Sanctuary & Online |
 Children's Sunday School | Every Sunday | 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 |
 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! | |||
June/July Special Events
Click on a purple event link for more info or to sign up!| Event | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PRIDE: Grand River Pride Festival |
June 1st - 7th, 2026 | Varies | Cambridge & Ayr | |
| PRIDE: Tri-Pride Summerfest |
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 | 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Victoria Park, Kitchener | |
 Guitar Church & PRIDE @ Church of the Good Shepherd |
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 | 10:30am | Sanctuary | |
 Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, June 8th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room | |
 Board Meeting |
Monday, June 8th, 2026 | 7:00pm | Online | |
 Women's Luncheon/Dinner |
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 | 6PM | RSVP with Joyce & Sue | |
| PRIDE: Woolwich Pride |
Saturday, June 13th, 2026 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Gibson Park, Elmira | |
 Sunday School Pageant and Potluck Picnic (New Church Day) |
Sunday, June 14th, 2026 | 10:30am | Sanctuary / Lower Hall | |
| 2026 Convention: Creating Harmony Virtual Registration Closes: June 15th |
June 15th | All Day | Register Here | |
| PRIDE: Kincardine Pride |
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 11:00am & 7:30pm | Kincardine | |
| Indigenous Day, Father's Day, Communion & New Members |
Sunday, June 21st, 2026 | 10:30am | Sanctuary | |
 Book Club: Finding Flora |
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room | |
| Friday's Convention Keynote replayed at CoGS |
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 | 10:30am | CoGS | |
| 2026 Convention: Creating Harmony IN PERSON REGISTRATION IS CLOSEDONLINE REGISTARTION BY JUNE 15TH REQUIRED |
Friday, June 26th Through Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 |
All Day | Wellesley, Massachusetts | |
| Guitar Church (Start of Summer Service in the Lower Hall) |
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 | 10:30am | Lower Hall | |
| Spiritual Expressions |
Monday, July 13th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Fireside Room | |
| Board Meeting |
Monday, July 13th, 2026 | 7:00pm | Online | |
| Women's Luncheon |
TBD | Noon | RSVP with Sue | |
| Book Club: TBD |
Monday, July 27th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room | |
Future events |
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| Book Club: Remarkable Bright Creatures |
Monday, September 28th, 2026 | 1:30pm | Cuthbertson Room | |
 Pub Night |
YBD | 6:00pm | TBD | |
 Prayer Shawl Meeting |
Starts Again This Fall <3 | 2:00pm | Joyce's House | |
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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
Have a question or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you.