Sunday, February 1, 2026

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Sunday Morning

The Names of God, Part 4: The Sound of Silence: When Faith Gets it Wrong.

We’ve always been told that Abraham’s silent obedience on the mountain was the ultimate act of faith. But what if his silence was actually the problem? This Sunday, we’re digging into one of the Bible’s most disturbing stories to ask: Does God want our blind submission, or does God want our holy protest? Join us as we consider the name Jehovah Jireh, not just as the God who provides a sacrifice, but as the God who provides a rescue even when our own religious understanding leads us astray. Come see why the greatest provision on the mountain wasn’t just a ram, but a God who refuses to let our misunderstandings have the final word.

A Summary Of Our Sunday Services (2026)

A Summary Of Our Sunday Services (2026)

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Article, Featured, News

Sunday, March 1st, 2026

by  | Feb 25, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Lent 2026: The Justice of Jesus, Part 2 – Costly Justice.

In a world of “Thoughts and Prayers” and performative social media posts, what does it mean embrace the cost of Justice? Join us this week as we dig into the story of the Good Samaritan as we continue with our lenten series on The Justice of Jesus.

Sunday, February 22, 2026

by  | Feb 18, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Lent 2026, Part 1  -The Justice of Jesus. 

This coming Sunday, we invite you to join us as we begin this season of Lent together as a community. As we consider the path that Jesus walked on earth – showing us the way of love, justice and peace – we are invited to examine the ways that our faith, worldview and understanding of Jesus have been shaped and corrupted by colonization and empire. We’ll be spending some time reflecting on how centering the Eucharist/Communion table leads us to the centering of Jesus – in our gatherings, our faith community and our lives. In what ways might this centering lead us to a deeper understanding of the justice of Jesus?

Sunday, February 15, 2026

by  | Feb 10, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Names of God, Part 5: Emmanuel: God is With Us.

Despite 100 other names or titles for God, the writers of the New Testament want us to hear that God is safe and God is good and God is right here, right now — and that makes all the difference. Join us this Sunday as we explore this in the last of our “Names of God” series.

Service and Learning Sunday: February 2026

by  | Feb 2, 2026 | Sunday Morning

February 08 & 12, 2026.

Join us for our monthly Service and Learning gatherings. Some activities require registration, and some are drop-in. Please read below for all the details:

Sunday, February 8th

  • Learning in Sanctuary (9AM)
    • No registration Required.
  • Cooking for ABTC (9AM)
    • We will prepare Mexican Lasagne and salad in the kitchen at 22 Willow to be shared with our friends at A Better Tent City.
    • 12 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).
  • Baking for ABTC  (9AM)
    • We will be making brownies in the gym and kitchen at 22 Willow to be shared with our friends at A Better Tent City.
    • 12 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).
  • Kit Making for Little Food Pantry and Community Ministry (9AM)
    • 20 people max (Gr 1 and up require registration, younger kids are welcome to join with no sign-up required).
  • Making and Sharing Brunch at SHOW (10AM-12PM)
    • If you’ve ever been interested in joining SHOW, now is the time! We’re opening up 4 slots per month for members of our community to join in and see if this is an opportunity they’d like to be a aprt of.
    • 4 people max
  • Connection to Nature: Laurel Creek (9:30AM)
    • We’ll head to Laurel Creek to hike the trails and feed the birds there. Elevation will cover the cost for anyone/family who does not have a pass.   We want to ensure that money is not a barrier to keep our community from participating and we are happy to support the good work of the GRCA in this way.
    • No registration Required.

Thursday, February 12th

  • Community Ministry Meal (5PM to 6:30PM)
    • Community Ministry, a group of people from some local churches, come together weekly to prepare and serve a meal at 22 Willow for those seeking a hot meal and a place to find community.  We have the opportunity to join them the 2nd Thursday of the month to eat with them,  build relationships and support the work of creating community.  
    • 15 people max

If you have any questions, please contact our missions team or pastoral team at: mission@elevationwaterloo.org or pastoral@childrensministry

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

by  | Jan 28, 2026 | Sunday Morning

The Names of God, Part 4: The Sound of Silence: When Faith Gets it Wrong.

We’ve always been told that Abraham’s silent obedience on the mountain was the ultimate act of faith. But what if his silence was actually the problem? This Sunday, we’re digging into one of the Bible’s most disturbing stories to ask: Does God want our blind submission, or does God want our holy protest? Join us as we consider the name Jehovah Jireh, not just as the God who provides a sacrifice, but as the God who provides a rescue even when our own religious understanding leads us astray. Come see why the greatest provision on the mountain wasn’t just a ram, but a God who refuses to let our misunderstandings have the final word.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

by  | Jan 22, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Names of God, Part 3: The Holy Advocate.

This Sunday we continue in our “Names of God” sermon series by looking at a name that Jesus gives to the Holy Spirit: The Advocate. We will look at how Jesus describes the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those who follow him. We will also look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. As we look into the scriptures we can find encouragement in knowing that the Holy Spirit is with us and guiding us into truth.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

by  | Jan 14, 2026 | Sunday Morning

The Names of God, Part 2:

The story of Hagar is filled is a difficult read, filled with dark undertones of slavery, misuse, oppression and desperation. This Sunday we continue our series on the names of God, by looking at this story of Hagar, as she becomes the only person in the Old Testament to assign a name to God, El Roi, “The God who sees me.” Together we will explore the rich meaning of this naming in the context of Hagar’s life and experiences. Why was this name so important and so powerful to Hagar? What does the wider story tell us about our relationships to others? And how does this show God’s character today?

Sunday, January 11, 2026

by  | Jan 7, 2026 | Sunday Morning

Service and Learning Sunday: Recap & Reflections.

Join us this coming Sunday for our Service and Learning Recap and Reflection gathering. Rather than dividing up around the region like we normally do on Service and Learning weekends, we’ll all be together at 22 Willow. We’ll gather in the Sanctuary for some singing together, updates from the Peace in Action Team, and some videos to both look back at our serving and learning together, and to look forward to this coming year! The children will remain in the Sanctuary, and the service will be crafted with them in mind.  
After the service, we’ll head right to the gym for our youth pancake breakfast fundraiser. We’re looking forward to a meaningful and inspiring morning together!

Sunday, January 4, 2026

by  | Jan 1, 2026 | Sunday Morning

The Names of God, Part 1: The Personal Name of God.

Does God have a name? Sometimes it is translated in English as Yahweh, sometimes as Jehovah but most translations of the Bible instead render it LORD. Why is this so confusing and what can we learn about God from this name recorded in the story of Exodus.