Sunday services at 9am & 10:45am

Programming available for Nursery to Grade 8

Sunday, December 15, 2024


What Christmas Teaches us about Love and Trust

Speaker: Ken Taylor

The Christmas story reveals a rich tapestry of emotions woven through the lives of its central characters. Among them, two stand out: love and trust. These two emotions share a unique, symbiotic connection, each vital to healthy relationships. But which is more essential—love or trust? And how can we cultivate both in our own lives?

Worship Set List

 
 

Livestream at 9am service

Unable to join us in person? Hop online at 9am to catch the service here.


Grace Kids & Junior Youth Programming

At Grace Community Church, we offer engaging programming for children from nursery to Grade 8 every Sunday morning during both services. Learn more about our programming by heading to www.gracecommunity.ca/gracekids.



Giving at Grace

Thank you for taking the time to partner with us at Grace as we join Jesus on His mission in the city of Guelph. Giving supports the work of ministry and the advancement of the Gospel in our city and beyond. Learn more about the online and in-person ways you can tithe by visiting www.gracecommunity.ca/give.

Grace News


Christmas Services Fully Booked

Join the Waitlist!

Thank you for your interest in celebrating Christmas with us at Grace Community Church! Our three Christmas services have filled up quickly this year and are at maximum capacity. While we are unable to accommodate additional reservations at this time, we would be happy to add you to our waitlist in case any spots become available.

To join the waitlist, please email nina@gracecommunity.ca with your preferred service time, and we will notify you if a seat becomes available. We look forward to celebrating this special season with you and your family!

If you have already registered for a Christmas Eve service but are no longer able to attend, or if some members of your party are unable to make it, please email nina@gracecommunity.ca as soon as possible.

What does it mean if you’ve registered for our Christmas Services?

If you have registered, your spot is reserved up until 5 minutes before the service begins. Please make sure to arrive early. For those who have not registered, you will be asked to wait in the Community Room until 5 minutes before the service. At that point, you may be able to enter if there is space available.

To ensure you have a spot, we kindly ask that registered attendees arrive before the 5-minute mark before the service. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

A Christmas Offering

This Christmas season, we have an exciting opportunity to partner with our friends at a church in Quito, Ecuador. Many years ago, we helped purchase a van for their ministry, which has since become unsafe and costly to maintain due to high mileage and the challenging terrain. Now, they are in need of a new vehicle to continue their important work in the community.

In partnership with Creekside Church, who are also raising funds for this cause, we have set a goal for Grace to raise $25,000 to purchase a new van for our church partners in Quito. Any funds raised beyond our goal will go toward paying down our church's mortgage. We invite you to prayerfully consider contributing to this special offering. Your generosity will have a lasting impact both locally and globally.

We will have specific giving envelopes available on Sunday, December 8th onward, and you can also choose to do e-transfer or use the tithe.ly app any time noting ‘Christmas Offering’.

Thank you for your continued support and your generosity!

Music Night

Join us for cozy Christmas-y evening of music and community at our Music Night on Saturday, December 14 at 7pm! Bring your instruments, your voice, or simply your love for music and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere where you can share your talents or simply relax and listen to others perform. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just looking to unwind with some good music, this event is open to all. RSVP to Steve Hutchinson at shutch70@rogers.com.



Saturday Night Supper Tomorrow Night

Church-Wide Serving Initiative

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to bring food for Saturday Night Supper at Royal City Mission! A friendly reminder to package your food in a disposable container and drop off at Royal City Mission (Chapel Lane) between 1:00pm-5:30pm on December 14th. Your support and generosity will truly make a difference. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful cause. 


A little Extra cheer at Saturday Night Supper

This weekend, we're spreading extra cheer at Saturday Night Supper at Royal City Mission! In addition to providing a warm meal for those in need, we've purchased around 100 gift cards, each loaded with $25 for Tim Hortons and McDonald's. This small gift is our way of sharing some holiday warmth and care with the city of Guelph. Thank you for your continued support in helping us make a difference!



Outreach Updates - Christmas edition!

Take a moment to see how your generous giving has made a meaningful impact in our community this December. When you give to Grace, a portion of your donation is set aside for Outreach, and our JUST RIGHT Team works diligently to allocate these funds and resources to meet specific needs in the most effective way. We’re excited to share some of the incredible stories of how we've been able to help individuals and organizations this month—all thanks to YOU! And remember, keep your eyes and ears open for needs around you, and feel free to submit an application for support by visiting www.gracecommunity.ca/justright.

Social, Outreach and Community Events




Journey To Bethleham

December 12-14th, 6-8pm at the Alma Community Centre

Click here for more information



Trevor Dick & Band: Glory & Peace Christmas Tour

A Message from Trevor

I am thrilled to be bringing my “Glory & Peace” Christmas Concert to Guelph on December 20, 2024, 7:30 pm at beautiful Water Street Church (formerly Guelph Christian Reform Church) on 287 Water Street.  It is a musical retelling of the Christmas story based on Luke 2:14 – "GLORY to God in the highest and on earth PEACE to all on whom His favour rests”.  Click image for more details and booking tickets!



Bracelet of Hope Outreach Trip

Bracelet of Hope has been a longstanding partner of Grace Community Church and is a charitable organization founded by one of our longstanding church members, Anne-Marie Zajdlik.  BOH is made up of a team of passionate individuals who value wellness, collaboration, equality, and sustainability. Together they work to help Lesotho recover from HIV/AIDS and towards their vision of a stronger and healthier Lesotho. To learn more head to www.braceletofhope.ca. 

Bracelet of Hope is excited to announce an upcoming outreach trip during the week of February 13th! This 10-day journey will be a unique opportunity to make a difference while experiencing the beauty of Africa.

Trip Highlights:

  • Tour of various foster homes

  • Visit to the AFM church and participation in services

  • Travel with mobile health units to remote areas

  • Meetings with our dedicated team members on the ground

  • A couple of days on safari—because when you're in Africa, it’s a must!

If you're interested in joining us on this impactful adventure, please stay tuned for more details and bring your questions to Anne-Marie at azajdlik@sentex.net. We can't wait to share this experience with you!

Online Community

Head over to @gracecommunityguelph to see what we are up to! Even if you don’t have an Instagram account you can click the link above to access our page. @gracecommunityguelph

 
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