Kris Smilek funeral at Grace on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:30AM

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Christian funeral of Kris Smilek, a member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Mississauga, will be held at Grace, Kitchener (136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, N2H 4H9) on Friday, March 8th at 11:30AM.  Pastor…

You are invited to join us for Wednesday evening Lenten worship

Dear Kitchener-Waterloo readers, You are invited to join us at Grace Lutheran Church, 136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, for Lenten worship services on Wednesday evenings at 7PM.  We follow the order of Vespers.  The services are about 40 minutes in length…

You are invited to a Conference on Marriage, May 3-5, 2024 at Grace

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You are invited to join us for a special weekend in May to worship, learn, socialize and meet other single Lutherans.  We anticipate a wonderful blend of experiences including a Divine Service, food trucks,…

Christmas Worship Times at Grace

This year December 24th is a Sunday.  On Sunday, December 24th we will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Advent with the Divine Service at 10:45AM (no Sunday school or Bible study on this day), and then in the evening we…

Wednesday Evening Advent Services

This December please join us for our mid-week Advent services at 7PM on Wednesday December 6, 13 and 20.  We follow the order of evening prayer.  The services are about 45 minutes in length.  Please join us!

East District Lutheran Young Adults Fall Retreat at Grace

A warm welcome goes to the East District Lutheran Young Adults (E.D.L.Y.A.) who are having their fall 2023 retreat at Grace from Friday, November 17, through to Sunday, November 19.  May the Lord bless your retreat and time with us…

Grace Young Adult and Youth Group Update

Grace currently does not have her own young adult or youth group though we have enough young adults and youth to form a group for each.  Currently our young adults socialize on their own and host “country” dances at the…

Jean Wagner Funeral Details

The funeral of Jean Wagner, the widow of the late Rev. Carl Wagner the third pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, will be at Grace, 136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2PM, followed by a coffee and…

Welcome UW, WLU and Conestoga Students

Dear Post-Secondary students, Welcome to Kitchener-Waterloo, or welcome back for another academic year! Studying at the post-secondary level is an exciting time in life.  You have total freedom to set your schedule and you are treated like an adult.  You…

Sunday morning Worship, Sunday School and Bible study times

Dear Neighbour, We warmly welcome you to join us for worship at Grace.  Grace is a pro-family and pro-life church which holds the Holy Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God.  We value liturgical worship, sound doctrinal preaching…

Grace picnic Sunday, June 4 at 11:30AM

Dear members of Grace, Please join us at the splash pad at Breithaupt Park in Kitchener on Sunday, June 4th at 11:30AM.  Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided.  Please sides and desserts.  Beyond food, please bring lawn chairs and possibly…

Mila Smilek Funeral at Grace on Thursday, March 30th at 11:30AM

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Christian funeral of Mila Smilek, a member of Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Mississauga, will be held at Grace, Kitchener (136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, N2H 4H9) on Thursday, March 30th at 11:30AM.  Pastor…

What is repentance?

Dear reader, If you’ve seen this question on the sign outside the church and come to our website to find the answer, your wisdom has rewarded you.  Often, when Jesus preached, especially with parables, the crowds would listen to Jesus…

Lenten mid-week and Holy Week services

Dear reader, A blessed Lent to you all! This Lent, as is our custom, we will hold mid-week Lenten worship services on Wednesday evenings starting at 7PM, until March 29th.  Then in Holy Week we worship on Holy Thursday (April…

Sunday school and Sunday Bible study Christmas break

Dear members of Grace, Every year during the Christmas holidays we take a two-week break for Sunday school and Adult Bible study and our break this year is for Christmas Day (a Sunday) and New Year’s Day (a Sunday).  This…

Christmas Worship Details

Dear friends, Please join us for Christmas worship at Grace this year.  On Christmas Eve we have a candlelight worship service at 6PM.  On Christmas Day, which is a Sunday this year, we follow the Divine Service at 10AM.  Children…

Advent Mid-week services in December

Please join us for Advent mid-week services at 7PM each Wednesday until December 21st.  These services follow the order of Evening Prayer and are about 45 minutes long each week.

E.S.L. Bible studies end for the year

Dear neighbours, It was a joy to offer free English as a second language (E.S.L.) Bible studies on Monday evenings from 7-8:15 PM this fall.  However, there was not much interest for them this fall so the classes have now…

Young Adult Bible study cancelled

Dear young adults of Grace and the Kitchener circuit: Our young adult Bible study did not get momentum this fall as we had one or no people in attendance the first four Wednesday nights, so for now the young adult…

Link to view funeral of Rev. Carl Wagner

Dear Members of Grace and the Synod: The funeral of Rev. Carl Wagner was held at Grace, Kitchener, on Saturday, October 1, 2022.  The service can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO7m-S-_FOU -Pastor Korsch

Funeral of Rev. Carl Wagner, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 11AM at Grace

Dear members of Grace and members of the synod: Rev. Carl Louis Wagner (1930-2022), the Pastor Emeritus of Grace Lutheran Church, Kitchener, fell asleep in the Lord after a brief illness on Sunday, September 25, 2022.  Rev. Wagner’s funeral will…

Young Adult Bible Study at Grace Wednesday nights at 7PM

Young adults from Grace and Kitchener circuit congregations: This Wednesday, September 14, at 7PM we will have our first Young Adult Bible study at Grace.  We will meet weekly on Wednesday nights.  This group is meant for those 18 to…

ESL Bible Study for International Students and Newcomers begins Monday, September 12 at 7PM

What: English as a Second Language Bible Studies Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 4H9 (enter through parking lot door on Louisa Street) When: Monday night, 19:00-20:15, from September 12, to December 5, 2022 during the…

Divine Service Begins at 9:30AM during Summer

Dear members and friends of Grace, From now until the Sunday before Labour Day we worship on Sundays at 9:30AM with no Sunday school or Bible study.  Please join us for in-person worship every Sunday this summer. Pastor Korsch

Charlie Simpson Funeral at Grace on Tuesday, May 31 at 11AM

Dear members of Grace, The funeral of Charlie Simpson will be at Grace on Tuesday, May 31st starting at 11AM.  A funeral luncheon will follow.  Charlie’s interment will be at Parkview Cemetery (335 University Avenue East, Waterloo) after the luncheon….

Harry Berlet Funeral on Tuesday, May 10th at 11AM

The Christian funeral of Harry Berlet will be at Grace (136 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, ON) on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11AM.  There will be a funeral luncheon in the church basement immediately after the conclusion of the funeral.  A…

Young Adults Bible Study resumes on Wednesday nights in May

A blessed Easter to all young adults! Our young adults Bible study resumes weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM, beginning on May 4th.  Please join us for Bible study and fellowship each Wednesday night.  We welcome young adults whether you are…

Easter Worship at Grace

Dear friends, Please join us for worship on Easter Sunday at 10:45am.  On Easter Sunday we do not have Sunday school or Bible study because we have our Easter breakfast at 9:15am. Christ is risen! Pastor Korsch

Holy Week Worship Times

Dear Neighbour, You are warmly invited to join us for in-person worship in Holy Week.  Our Holy Week schedule is: Thursday, April 14: Worship at 7PM Friday, April 15 (Good Friday): Worship at 10AM Sunday, April 17 (Easter Sunday): Worship…

Young Adult Bible study takes a break for Lent

Dear Young Adults, Our Young Adult Bible study which meets weekly on Wednesday at 7PM in the lower auditorium is taking a break for Lent.  Please check back on this website after Easter for an update for the date when…