Elevation

09/05/2026

Tomorrow morning, we will gather together to reconnect and celebrate the ending of summer and the start of a new season filled with both familiar and novel experiences.

We’ll meet in the back gardens at 22 Willow at 11AM for worship and communion, followed by a relaxed time of potluck, conversation, and space for kids to run and play.

We’ll have water and a sweet treat on hand.

What to Bring:
- A potluck dish to share (nut-free, please)
- Lawn chairs and/or blanket
- Outdoor games
- Your own water bottle

If you find yourself able to join us at the last minute or aren’t able to contribute a dish to share at this time, please do join us! There will be plenty of food to enjoy together.

09/01/2026

Yesterday, we wrapped up our Noticing God summer series by hearing from Keith Martin, a member of our Elevation community who is no longer able to join us in person regularly. Keith shared about his health journey over the past few years and the intentional ways he has found to notice and experience God’s presence, even in the midst of suffering and unexpected crisis.

Together, we explored the difficult questions of how we hold on to hope and find joy through seasons of suffering. While there are no easy answers, we found encouragement in making space to listen to one another’s stories and experiences with honesty and curiosity.

Missed the service? Catch up now on our podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Kp8HQSbkysvriZmOMSpRL?si=meaBmzobQkmbcgXIy2BSbg

Elevation Waterloo Sermons · Episode

08/29/2026

This coming Sunday we will close our Noticing God Summer series by hearing from one of our Elevation community members who is no longer able to join us in person regularly. Keith Martin will share with us about the health journey that he has been on over the last few years, and how he is finding intentional ways to notice and experience God’s presence, even in the midst of suffering and unexpected crisis.
How do we hold on to hope or find joy as we walk through these seasons of suffering? There are no easy answers to this question, and yet we can find deep encouragement as we hold space to listen to one another’s stories and experiences. We look forward to gathering together to explore these questions with honesty and curiosity.

Our KidsQuest classes will also have their last Summer KidsQuest day! To those Grade 5’s who will be with us for the last time (until you’re old enough to volunteer as helpers), we hope you have a great last day at KidsQuest!

08/28/2026

The Young Adults are having a barbeque on August 29th at Shane's house! If you’re a young adult who enjoys good food and great company, we’d love for you to join us! We’re especially inviting all new high school grads who haven’t connected with us yet—summer is a great time to jump in.

Dinner is at 6PM but feel free to arrive anytime after 5PM.

Shane will provide the burgers and fizzy water. Bring a side or dessert and any drinks if you don't want water or fizzy water.

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The Young Adults are having a barbecue on August 29th at Shane's house! If you’re a young adult who enjoys good food and great company, we’d love for you to join us! We’re especially inviting all new high school grads who haven’t connected with us yet—summer is a great time to jump in.Dinn...

08/25/2026

Yesterday, we continued our Noticing God series by exploring the practice of intentional attention. If we believe God created the world and is present everywhere, what might it look like to pay attention to God everywhere, too? Together, we reflected on how noticing the Holy Spirit doesn’t have to be limited to explicitly “Christian” places or content, but can happen in the ordinary, mundane moments of everyday life. We considered what we might learn and experience if we intentionally watched and listened for God in everything around us.

Missed the service? Catch up now on our podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hcuFJroGrCFDuHfEkexD5?si=mMwCL6fyQuKHVhCAbTuOAQ

Elevation Waterloo Sermons · Episode

08/18/2026

Yesterday, we continued our Noticing God series by exploring rest as a spiritual practice. Together, we considered how easily spiritual practices can become something we feel we need to do “perfectly”—even when we’re trying to rest. We reflected on ways to pursue rest while honouring our own needs, listening to our bodies, and learning to be gentle with ourselves.

Missed the service? Catch up now on our podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XOXIgJ0kNWKUwD6zY2XCX

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08/08/2026

☀️ Outdoor Gathering this Sunday – August 9th, 11AM-1PM! 🌳

Join us at Breithaupt Park for another summer outdoor gathering! We'll enjoy a picnic, the splash pad, trails, water balloons, and plenty of time to connect as a community.

Check this week's Midweek Pulse email for all the details, including what to bring and transportation information.

We hope to see you there!

08/01/2026

A reminder that we’ll be taking the 2nd of our Community Rest weekends for the upcoming long weekend. This means that there will be NO SUNDAY GATHERING ON AUGUST 2ND!

We hope that this break is a small way of saying thank you and allowing all of our Sunday morning volunteers a chance to rest and reset.

07/27/2026

This past Sunday, we continued our Noticing God series by reflecting on the practice of spending time alone with God. Looking to the life and ministry of Jesus, we explored how he intentionally withdrew to quiet places and invited us to consider the value of silence and solitude in our own lives. Together, we reflected on how these practices can create space to notice God's presence, deepen our relationship with him, and bring renewal amid the noise of everyday life.

Missed the service? Catch up now on our podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ubx4KVx4pxcz0VaR8BgJq

07/25/2026

🚨 Reminder: Fire Drill Tomorrow 🚨

As part of our Sunday gathering tomorrow, we'll be practising our annual fire drill.

KidsQuest will complete their own drill just before 10AM, with leaders guiding children safely to the back garden. The rest of our community will participate in the fire drill at the end of our Discussion Tables, around 10:30AM. If you're collecting children from KidsQuest, please make your way directly to the back garden after you've exited the building.

Thanks for helping us make this an effective practice so we're prepared if we ever need the real thing!