Welcome to Elevation

We like to say Elevation is a place for the spiritually curious. If that’s you, you’ll fit right in.
Elevation is a young, vibrant church where students, families, and people of all ages gather to celebrate God and the journey of life.


Join us on Sunday mornings at 9am where we gather as a community at 22 Willow.

(22 Willow Street, Waterloo, ON, N2J 1V5)

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Sunday Mornings at Elevation

We invite you to join us for our in-person gathering, starting at 09:00.
For newcomers and visitors, our church is located at 22 Willow Street, Waterloo.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday gatherings

Sunday Mornings

Sunday, May 18 2025

Atonement, Part II This Sunday, we’re diving into two theories of the cross: the Moral Influence Theory and the Ransom Theory. Does Jesus’ life and death primarily inspire us to live compassionately, as a divine model of love? Or did Christ’s sacrifice act as a cosmic...

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Service and Learning Join us, starting this week, for our monthly Service and Learning gathering, at 22 Willow and in our community. In our learning at 22 Willow, we invite you to join us for a screening of the short documentary A Human Picture, exploring Ontario’s...

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Theories of Atonement. This week we begin our new series on theories of Atonement.  In our first week, we’ll begin with an overview of this important and often controversial topic. Most importantly, we’ll explore how we, as a community, can learn, grow, and live...

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Contemplative Prayer Practices. This coming Sunday we’re going to take some time to explore some of the contemplative prayer practices that we have talked about during our recent series around prayer. We’ll be walking through practices together as a community, as well...

Sunday, April 20, 2025

EASTER SUNDAY. Holy Week began this past Sunday with our Palm Sunday celebration—a time that marks Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we continue this sacred journey together, we invite you to join us in reflecting on Christ’s path to the cross and rejoicing...

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Monthly Rhythms

We don’t only meet at 22 Willow every Sunday. Here’s a quick rundown on on what you can expect monthly at Elevation:

  • 1st Sunday: 9AM Gathering at 22 Willow + Communion + Discussion Tables
  • 2nd Sunday: Service and Learning
  • 3rd Sunday*: 9AM Gathering at 22 Willow + Discussion Tables
  • Last Sunday: 9AM Gathering at 22 Willow + Neighbours Groups

* On months where there are 5 weeks, the 4th Sunday will be a 9AM Gathering with Discussion Tables

Join a Neighbours Group

Neighbours Groups are small, local gatherings—often over a potluck or outdoor activity—usually held on Sundays after our regular service, or on weekends in the summer.

Want to join one? Sign up here and we’ll connect you with a group in your area.

Kids & Youth

Our young people are a very important part of our community! We have a few ways that we engage with our kids and youth to support their spiritual growth and faith journeys. Click here to find out more.

Contemplative Prayer Practices

Contemplative Prayer Practices

Apr 28, 2025

This past Sunday, we took time as a community to explore some of the contemplative prayer practices we’ve discussed throughout our recent What If? Reimagining Prayer series.

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Holy Week at Elevation

Holy Week at Elevation

Apr 14, 2025

We’re starting a new series for the season of Lent, taking this time to delve into a mini-series on prayer.

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