Welcome to Waterloo CRC

Welcome to the Waterloo's "Church in the Woods"—a church community that meets to worship together Sunday mornings at 10:30 and then disperses to live the faith where we are planted.

At this church all are welcome. Through the Spirit, we find our identity in Jesus, God’s Son. No other identity—not abilities, race, sexuality, gender, culture, economic class, or anything else—surpasses the good news that we are beloved children of God.

For this reason, all are welcome to participate by receiving all the blessings of Christ’s church. All are welcome to find belonging here, by using their gifts, as called, to serve God, each other, our neighbours, and creation.

Services & Livestream

We gather for worship services every Sunday at 10:30 am. We offer nursery care for infants and toddlers. We serve coffee and tea afterwards.

Livestream, liturgies, and recordings

University Students

We are located close to both the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. We are on the northern edge of the tech campus, just north the Columbia sports facility.

Check us out if you're looking for community, Sunday worship, and Christian university friends! Extra incentive: We offer free lunch the first Sunday of each month after the morning service!

Campus Chaplain Melissa Burmaster serves both university campuses. See waterloocampusministry.ca for more information.

Waterloo Campus Ministry

Sunday School

Children aged 3 through Grade 3 gather halfway through each service for singing, crafts, and stories.

From October-May, students from Grades 4-8 meet prior to the service, from 9:30-10:15. Look for signs on the classroom doors for the grade you need.

Our Programs page

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather to worship is located on the Haldimand Tract, land that was granted to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River and is within the territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples.  We acknowledge the enduring presence of the Indigenous peoples who lived and worshipped here before us and with whom we care for this land today.

Finding us or contacting us

We are located at 209 Bearinger Road (on the south-west corner of Parkside & Bearinger) in Waterloo, Ontario. The church is adjacent to the north edge of the University of Waterloo campus, and close by to Wilfrid Laurier University.

Please consider joining us on Sunday! We would love to get to know you and experience the wonder of God together.

Contact details:

TEL: (519) 746-5727 | FAX: (519) 746-3688 | Email: office@waterloocrc.org | pastor@waterloocrc.org

News and updates

Fall Clothing Sale: Saturday, October 24, 2026

  • What: An opportunity for our neighbourhood to donate, swap, and purchase used clothing for a minimal cost.
  • When: Saturday October 24, 9 am - 11 am
  • Where: Our church! 209 Bearinger Road: Look for the Clothing Sale sign at the entrance of the parking lot

If you are able to bring your donations before the sale, please drop them off at the church on Thursday October 22, 7pm - 8pm or Friday October 23, 9:30am - 11:30am in exchange for a ticket. Donations are also welcome the morning of the swap. It is helpful, though not mandatory, if your items are pre-sorted and labelled with the general category (eg. teen, infant, men's large, etc.).

Don't have anything? Come anyway, there's always lots! Fill a large bag for $3 or a small bag for $1.

Leftover items will be donated to other organizations within Waterloo region. All proceeds are donated to the Sunnydale Community Centre.

Please consider volunteering!

  • sorting at 9:30am on Friday October 23
  • sorting the morning of the sale (Saturday October 24) starting at 8:30am or 9am
  • clean up at 11am on Saturday October 24

Contact: Evelyn Zwart (evelynzwart@aol.com) for more information

Free English Learning Classes: Wednesday mornings, September to April

Our English Learning Classes on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM at our church provide a friendly and supportive environment where newcomers and other community members can improve their English language skills, build confidence, and make new connections.

Classes are led by a qualified teacher, with volunteers helping students practice conversational English in small groups. All skill levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome.

Learn more on our Programs page.

Cadets and GEMS programs for boys and girls

The Cadets boys program and GEMS girls program are now underway. New boys and girls are always welcome!

Cadets is a club for boys who are in Grades 2-8. The boys earn badges, do service projects, build crafts, study the Bible, and join in regional events with other clubs. Cadets meet on Wednesday evenings at the church from 7:00 to 8:30 starting in September and continuing through April. Click here for more information on the Calvinist Cadets Corps, or email your questions to the Cadet Counselors.

GEMS is a program for girls who are in Grades 2-8; the girls meet at the church on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30 from September through April. GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior. GEMS welcomes girls of all backgrounds into a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow as they discover who God created them to be. Clubs are offered in local churches and Christian organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada and 15 other countries. Click here for more information.

Church Calendar

Check out our church calendar to stay informed about important dates and events.