How to find a church in Waterloo
If you are a new arrival, or simply passing through, you may be interested in finding a church in Waterloo. You may be of a Christian denomination (including Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Protestant, Presbyterian, Mormon, etc.), or Jewish, or Muslim - odds are that there is a house of worship for you. (By the way, when we say Waterloo church, please feel free to substitute cathedral, Waterloo temple, Waterloo mosque, or Waterloo synagogue as you see fit.)
The first factor in your search is whether you are looking for a church as a tourist destination or as a place of worship. You should also decide if you are looking to join the congregation (or parish) as a long term participant, or if you're just looking for your weekly or daily fix.
It can be a hard decision to join a new Waterloo church, so here are some things to consider.
Create a checklist of what you consider important in a church.
Ask friends and family how they feel about their church. Do they have similar beliefs to your own? You might want to join them on a trial basis. You also need to consider what kind of worship suits you best. Are you looking for a choir and lots of energy, or are you looking to contemplate God in a more quiet setting?
Are you looking for your church to be a gateway into the Waterloo community? If so, you might look for a church with outreach programs.
Meet with the church leadership (priest, pastor, imam, rabbi, etc.) and make sure that their beliefs are compatible with your own.
You may also be interested in How to choose a church in Canada.
