Our community

At Waterloo Christian Reformed Church we strive to connect with and support our neighbours down the street, across the city and around the world. We can do this only through dedicated individuals and partnerships with outside agencies. The following areas are some of the ways that we facilitate service to others.

Diaconal Ministry

The Diaconal Ministry serves the needs of the congregation as well as needs in our local and global community. Diaconal ministry is rooted and patterned on the humble loving of Jesus, who "did not come to be served, but to serve" (Mark 10:45). We are privileged to serve our community in compassion and mercy, whatever the need. We work to develop awareness of injustice, opportunities for ministry, and faithful stewardship in our congregation.

Scroll down to read more about our other community-building efforts, both locally and globally....

Our Local Community

Waterloo Christian Reformed Church is located near the Sunnydale Community Centre. This centre serves the surrounding community by providing adult and youth programs, outreach support, and community development. Our deacons and individuals in the congregation continue to seek opportunities to serve our neighbourhood through the centre.

Twice per year, Waterloo Christian Reformed Church facilitates a community clothing sale and exchange. Through this program, good-quality used clothing is distributed throughout our community. Facilitated by the Diaconal Ministry, our congregation's weekly offerings also support many different agencies throughout the KW region, such as House of Friendship, Bridgeport Cafe, Habitat for Humanity and The Working Centre.

Because of our proximity to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, we know that our students are very much a part of our local community. See the Our Programs page for more information about our university-related programs.

Community Ministry

The Community Ministry works with many dedicated volunteers to offers opportunities for fellowship in our congregation and the local community. The Friendship Club program meets Monday evenings to minister to individuals with developmental challenges. On Thursday mornings, women gather for Coffee Break, a time of fellowship and Bible study. During Coffee Break, preschool-aged children can participate in the nursery or Little Lambs program. For one week every July, we also offer a Vacation Bible School, where children aged 4-11 can join us to learn more about God through songs, crafts, games, and stories from the Bible.

Within Waterloo CRC’s own community, we regularly organize inter-generational events such as potluck dinners, games nights and talent nights. We celebrate New Years' Eve together with a potluck supper, evening worship service, and ice skating. In September we kickoff the fall season with a picnic BBQ together and enjoy games for all ages both inside and outdoors.

Around the World

Our congregation also supports initiatives around the world. Our weekly offerings support the work of agencies such Christian Reformed Home Missions, Citizens for Public Justice, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Christian Blind Mission, and many others.

World Hunger Sunday

World Hunger Sunday presentation (PowerPoint .ppsx file)—View a presentation from the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) entitled "A Feast Fit For a King" for World Hunger Sunday.

Click here to view all World Hunger Sunday information on the denominational website.