New to Lakeside?

We're a community of deep faith, radical
welcome, and life-changing love.

Come Join Us!

Are you looking for meaning and purpose in your life? Are you tired of church but want more of Jesus?

Or maybe you don’t even know what you believe yet.

Here at Lakeside, you’re invited to be yourself and ask questions.

We are a community of refuge and restoration, helping people follow Jesus in a welcoming space of healing, justice, diversity, and deep spiritual transformation.

We hope Lakeside feels like home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can find us at 7654 Conservation Road, right by Guelph Lake. If you’ve been to the conservation area before, chances are you’ve driven right by our building. Come in the second laneway (if you’re coming from Victoria Road). If you need accessible parking, there are a number of spots available on the paved section.

The service runs from about 10-11:15am. There will be a few songs, followed by some announcements, a short coffee break, and a message from one of our pastors. You can engage with any of those components however you feel comfortable. We’re pretty casual here, so feel feel to get up when you need a coffee refill, move around, or attend to kids.

Everyone starts in the auditorium together for musical worship, followed by a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate program for children from birth to Grade 5 in Lakeside Kids, as well as programming for students in Grades 6-12 in the Youth Zone. We utilize a secure check-in system for kids and you’ll check-in at the Family Ministries Check-in Desk when you arrive. If you want to skip the line on your first Sunday morning, consider filling out this form beforehand (but it’s not mandatory; our volunteers can do this with you when you arrive).

The short answer is, whatever you feel comfortable in. The atmosphere at Lakeside is casual so some people come in jeans or shorts while others prefer to dress up a bit. You won’t be out of place with either option.

You can remain as anonymous as you’d like for as long as you need, but we believe we grow best in community, so when you’re ready, we’d love to know who you are. You can text the word NEW to 226-400-2189 and someone from our welcome team will reach out. You can also stop by Guest Services any Sunday morning (by the blue wall).

Great question! We have lots of events, groups, and gatherings that happen every week, and you can join in whenever you’d like. Serving on a team is also one of the best ways to get connected.

Lakeside Church exists to help all people discover and fully follow Jesus. Whether you are gay, straight, trans, queer, questioning, or unsure … whatever language describes you best, you are welcome here. To read more about what we mean when we say you’re welcome at Lakeside, click here.

At Lakeside, we believe every person is created in the image of God and deserves to participate fully, safely, and with dignity in our community. As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, we welcome service animals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We kindly request that you leave other pets at home where they’ll be comfy and safe. 

We invite anyone who is hungry for more of God, anyone desiring to follow Jesus, to come to the table. This is not our table – it is the table of Jesus, and all are welcome. Whether you seek to live in oneness with creation and with one another, are in need of restoration and healing, or are longing for forgiveness and renewal, you are invited. Come as you are, and receive the grace freely given.

(Note: Our bread is gluten free).

Our Story

Chances are you’ve already checked out Lakeside before landing on this page. Maybe you’ve watched a service online, perused our website, or followed us on social media. We’ve got a story and you don’t have to look far to find it. We’ve been part of this community for more than 30 years, and like any family, we’ve had our ups and downs. We’ve grown, we’ve changed, we’ve lived through a pandemic, but the one constant through all of that has been Jesus. As a community we’re learning more about who Jesus is and how we let his radical love shape our lives – as individuals and as a church community.

Chances are you’ve already checked out Lakeside before landing on this page. Maybe you’ve watched a service online, perused our website, or followed us on social media. We’ve got a story and you don’t have to look far to find it. We’ve been part of this community for more than 30 years, and like any family, we’ve had our ups and downs. We’ve grown, we’ve changed, we’ve lived through a pandemic, but the one constant through all of that has been Jesus. As a community we’re learning more about who Jesus is and how we let his radical love shape our lives – as individuals and as a church community.

And so, we’re journeying together, and we invite you to come along. There is no shortage of churches you can attend, sermons you can watch, or programs you can be involved in, but if you’re looking for a safe and inclusive place where you can be yourself, where you can ask questions, and where you can learn more about Jesus, then we think you just might like it here. Now that you know a little bit about us, we’d love to know about you. How can we help?

And so, we’re journeying together, and we invite you to come along. There is no shortage of churches you can attend, sermons you can watch, or programs you can be involved in, but if you’re looking for a safe and inclusive place where you can be yourself, where you can ask questions, and where you can learn more about Jesus, then we think you just might like it here. Now that you know a little bit about us, we’d love to know about you. How can we help?

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Get Connected

Check out some of the events happening around Lakeside. You are welcome to join any that interest you. Click on each listing for more details.

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Got Kids?

We’ve got you covered with programs on Sunday morning for Lakeside Kids up to Grade 5. Our Lakeside Youth program runs on Wednesday evenings for Jr High and high school students (Grades 6-12) throughout the school year. Learn more by clicking the images below.