Sunday services
two services for summer: 9 & 10:30AM
(Approximately 55 min services)
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Sermon: She Loved Much
Speaker: John Fairchild - Elder and Pastor of Prayer & Care
When Jesus was invited to dinner at the home of Simon the Pharisee, all went well until a notorious woman from around town showed up and began to interact with Jesus. Simon was horrified with what he observed, and equally so with how Jesus reacted to the situation. But the fireworks really began when Jesus began to speak. It’s a fascinating story with much to teach us; everything from the everyday - how to be a better host, to the eternally important – how to love God more. Feel free to read ahead in Luke 7:36-50.
Grace Kids Programming
Nursery - Grade 8 at both services
For more info on our programming, head to gracecommunity.ca/gracekids. Are you new to Grace Community Church or have you recently added to your family? Let us know so we can help make checking your kids into the program on Sunday morning a breeze!
Livestream at our 2nd service
If you can’t be here in person, we’d love for you to join our livestream at 10:30 AM.
Giving at Grace
Thank you for taking the time to partner with us at Grace as we join Jesus on His mission in the city of Guelph. Giving supports the work of ministry and the advancement of the Gospel in our city and beyond. Learn more about the online and in-person ways you can tithe by visiting www.gracecommunity.ca/give.
Grace News
new service times for Summer
New service times: 9 & 10:30 AM until September 6
As many families travel throughout the summer, this adjusted schedule helps us care well for our volunteers and ministry teams by creating a more refreshing rhythm for those who faithfully serve each week. With fewer services, there is greater opportunity for rotation, rest, and reprieve throughout the summer before we kick off a busy fall season together. Thank you for your flexibility and support. We look forward to worshiping with you this summer!
upcoming church barbecue
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help run our summer barbecue on Sunday, July 12! If you are able to help out please fill out this form.
GRACE KIDS CAMP
This summer Grace Kids Camp will be held at the church July 6-10. This year’s theme is Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God.
HELP DECORATE: On Sunday, July 5 we will be transforming the church building into a Rainforest. Save the date! Plan to stay after church to help.
FEED OUR VOLUNTEERS: We are asking you to please help provide snacks for our wonderful volunteers for the week of camp:
Volunteer opportunities
We’re looking for more of you to join our various volunteer teams for the Fall (or right away!) We could not run our Sunday morning services here at Grace without our amazing volunteers! Check out details on the various roles here.
Monday Night Prayer - summer dates
Start your week centred in prayer. Join us online Mondays from 7:30 - 8:30pm as we seek God together and lift up our church, community, and one another. To receive the login details, please email john@gracecommunity.ca. We’d love to pray with you.
Meeting online: July 6, July 13, August 17, August 24
Meeting in-person: August 31
No meetings: July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10
Community, Outreach & Social
‘seeds to sage’ gardening group for seniors
Do you know seniors who would like to garden? GROW Community Garden (Marden location - at Grace Community Church) is starting a new garden group: Seeds to Sage. We are looking for 8 seniors who would like garden space in raised garden beds. All materials (garden space, soil, seeds/plants, garden tools) provided. Gardeners would meet once every 2 weeks to garden together. There is some funding for transportation cost to attend the meeting if you don't drive. Gardening experience welcome but not necessary.
Any interested seniors can contact info@guelphtoollibrary.org with "GROW Garden Seeds to Sage" in the subject line.
Food Needs In Guelph
Food needs in Guelph are especially urgent right now. Local food banks, Chalmers, and neighbourhood food cupboards are seeing a significant increase in demand. While we are planning to have a Food Collection Sunday coming up in June, the congregation is encouraged to consider making donations directly whenever possible, even before then. Thank you for your continued care and support for our community!
Online Community
Head over to @gracecommunityguelph to see what we are up to! Even if you don’t have an Instagram account you can click the link above to access our page @gracecommunityguelph
