Sunday services
8:45, 10:15 & 11:45AM
⏰ Time Change Reminder: Clocks move forward 1 hour this weekend for Daylight Saving Time.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
series: Grace, it’s simply amazing!
Sermon: Grace Sets Us Free
Speaker: Ken Taylor, Lead Pastor
In the final scenes of the1995 epic movie Braveheart, William Wallace, played by Mel Gibson, is being tortured to death publicly when with his dying breath he shouts out the word "Freedom!" It's the culmination of a lifelong battle to free his people from the oppressive tyranny of the English. We all long for freedom from whatever oppressive force had power over us. God longs for us to know a freedom that is greater than all others. And it's grace that has made that possible. Sadly many of us don't even know about the freedom God offers all of us. And even those who know about it fail to live it out. Our goal this Sunday is to know, embrace and beginin a new way to live out the freedom God's grace has provided for us all. Ready to be free?
Grace Kids Programming
1st & 2nd Service: Nursery - Grade 8
3rd Service: Nursery - Grade 4
For more info on our programming, head to www.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 10:15 AM
If you can’t be here in person, we’d love for you to join our livestream at 10:15 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
Service Times Are Changing
Beginning SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH, our service times will be:
1st Service: 8:40 am to 9:35 am
2nd Service: 10:05 am to 11:00 am
3rd Service: 11:30 am to 12:25 pm
Last week we sent out an email with the details and reasoning behind the announcement. Read below!
Building & Maintenance Team Volunteers
Are you skilled in handiwork and enjoy working behind the scenes? Do you have experience with repairs, basic construction, painting, landscaping, electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance? We would love to have you join our Building & Maintenance Team! This team plays an important role in caring for our church facilities. Helping ensure our building remains safe, welcoming, and ready for ministry each week. Whether you can serve regularly or help occasionally with special projects, your time and skills will make a meaningful difference. If you’re interested in learning more, please email our Team Lead, Dave Brace, at dmpml@hotmail.com.
Grace Kids Camp This Summer: STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for 3 Adult Volunteers to help make Grace Kids Camp possible for 100 kids.
If you’re interested in volunteering this summer, please complete the application here.
New 6-Week Men’s Bibe Study
There are 2 spots left!
Moms’ Night Out
Thursday March 12 at 7pm
Moms of all ages, you are invited to join us for an evening of community and connection. On Thursday March 12th from 7-9PM we are going "analog" so bring along a favourite non-digital hobby (ie. knitting, puzzles, colouring pages, sudukos, etc.) We will have time to socialize and relax together. Come with a friend, or come expecting to build new friendships! Please RSVP to help with our planning. Visit our Grace Moms page for more information.
Grow Leaders - Session 2
Thursday March 26th at 7pm - Facilitated by Josh Boden
At Grace, one of our key goals is to grow leaders. And by “leaders,” we mean anyone who influences others, whether you serve behind the scenes or lead up front. In January, nearly 60 people joined our first Grow Leaders session. Around tables, we explored the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy leadership, and Pastor Ken taught on humility, looking to Jesus as our model of a gentle and humble leader. Our Session Summary notes can be found here. We’re excited to continue the journey.
What’s Next?
Session 2 will focus on personality and leadership, understanding ourselves so we can lead others more effectively. Together we’ll reflect on:
How God uniquely wired you
Your strengths and blind spots
Why conflict happens
How to lead with love and humility in the Body of Christ
This session will be facilitated by Josh Boden, who has a PhD in psychology and works as a manager in the local school board. Josh has spent his career helping people understand their unique abilities and how they function best. He and his family have been part of Grace for two years, and he’s excited to help us grow together in this area.
How to Prepare:
Before the session, we encourage you to take a free online personality assessment (such as Myers-Briggs/16 Personalities, Enneagram, or Big Five through sites like Truity). Don’t focus too much on the “label.” Instead, reflect on: What are my natural strengths? Where might I struggle? What patterns show up in how I lead? Come ready to reflect and discuss.
Anyone is invited. If you see yourself as a leader in any capacity, this is for you. We’d love for you to register and join us as we continue building a culture of humble, healthy leadership at Grace.
grace kids senior night
Friday March 27 at 6:30pm
Calling all Gr. 5 and 6 students to join us for our next GK Senior Night. These evenings are wonderful opportunity for kids to build community with each other and their leaders through games, snacks, teaching, and more.
There’s no need to RSVP, but we do ask that you fill out our Annual Consent Form found here if you haven’t already. Email any questions to annica@gracecommunity.ca
Grace kids families event
Sunday March 29 at 4pm
Join us for a kid-friendly event where families can worship together and help children understand why we worship God. We hope to see you there!
Ladies Morning Coffee in Elora
Monday March 30 at 10am
Whether you're retired, working part-time, or just have a flexible schedule, you're warmly invited to join us for Morning Coffee in Elora! We gather on the last Monday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for good conversation, connection, and community. Email khwadsworth@hotmail.com for location details.
Easter Services at Grace
Weekly Programming
Sunday Young Adults: Young professionals and post-secondary students, join us on Sundays from 1:00–3:00pm at the church. Join us for our third service at 11:45am, then stick around for lunch, conversation, and community with other young adults. I’d love to meet you and have you join us. Have questions? Reach out to me at colby@gracecommunity.ca!
Monday Night Prayer Online: Start your week centered in prayer. Join us online every Monday from 7:30–8:30 PM 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.
Tues/Wed Youth Programming: Weekly gatherings for students in Grades 7–12. More information can be found at graceyouthguelph.com.
Grace Youth Senior (Grades 9–12) – Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Grace Youth Junior (Grades 7–8) – Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Thursday Moms’ Group: Join us every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Community Room for coffee, conversation, and our new study, James: Living a Life of Genuine Faith. Childcare is provided by trained, background-checked volunteers.
Your Generosity At Work
Bringing stories of how your generosity is impacting the community around us.
When Generosity becomes a lifeline
Our church sets aside a portion of our budget each year for local outreach. We learn about needs through you, our congregation. They come through relationships. A conversation after school pickup. A quiet word from a coworker. A prayer request shared in confidence. A neighbour who finally feels safe enough to say, “We need help.”
Recently, through relationships within our congregation, we learned of a mother and her two daughters escaping a violent situation. In the aftermath, access to finances was suddenly cut off, leaving them with almost nothing for basic necessities. In the middle of trauma and uncertainty, even groceries felt overwhelming.
Because funds were already available, we were able to respond quickly with $500 in emergency support through grocery gift cards and practical assistance.
Later, the mother shared that the gift arrived at a moment when everything felt especially heavy. She described it as a lifeline - a reminder that they were not alone, that they were seen, and that people truly cared.
We keep details confidential to protect privacy and safety. But stories like this remind us why we give. Sometimes generosity isn’t just financial support. It’s stability, dignity, and hope when it’s needed most.
We’re grateful to be a church that listens, responds, and quietly cares for our community.
Community, Outreach & Social
Epic & Onside Soccer League - Registration Now Open
Grace Community Church is excited to partner with EPIC & Onside, a Canadian Christian organization that connects churches and communities through affordable recreational sports. This fun, faith-based league focuses on skill-building, teamwork, and encouragement in a supportive environment for kids of all ages and skill levels. The league runs May 20 – July 22 and will be hosted at Elora Road Christian School, with volunteers from Grace Community Church serving as coaches and leaders.
Divisions:
U6 – JK & SK
U9 – Grades 1 & 2
U12 – Grades 3, 4 & 5
For more information or to sign up, please contact: Anika Gardner – anikagardner@gmail.com or Corriene Horinga – bchoringa@gmail.com
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
