EVENTS
Finance as a Missional Way to Serve
Wednesday, October 22
11:45 am — 1:15 pm – lunch is provided
Suggested contribution for lunch: $5 –
pay with cash or
send by e-Transfer to info@onechurchkw.ca
RSVP: One Church Gathering
Location: Country Hills Church
1280 Ottawa St S, Kitchener
Please RSVP a few days before our gathering so we can make the necessary arrangements. Hope to see you then!
Hope in hard times: responding to the #1 source of stress for Canadians
42% of Canadians say money is their biggest source of stress! Together we’ll explore
the financial realities facing our local congregations and communities today. Through table discussions, case studies and seeing some practical tools like Benefits Wayfinder - we’ll reflect on how we can respond with wisdom, compassion and prayer. To lift
shame and highlight hope.
The session will close with a simple introduction to CAP as a piece of the ministry mosaic God is shaping in local churches.
Please register to let us know you're coming—we’d love to see you!
RSVP: One Church Gathering
The RSVP form can only accept one person at a time; please encourage each person attending to complete the RSVP form.
Will MacLaughlin
Will MacLaughlin is the CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Canada, a registered charity equipping local churches to walk alongside people facing financial insecurity and
introduce them to Jesus.
CAP partners with nearly 100 churches to run the CAP Money Course, helping thousands of households budget, save, and spend wisely, and with a
growing Debt Network serving those overwhelmed by unmanageable debt. Using these tools local churches have provided support to tackle an estimated debt load of $230 million.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Will moved to Canada in 2013 to help launch
CAP, became CEO in 2021 and a Canadian Citizen in 2024.
He is married to Leanne (a
Saskatchewan gal) and they have four children.
To help with costs and to update your contact information, please fill out the 2025-2026 registration form here: Annual Registration
Our fiscal year is September, 2025 — August, 2026.
Links from our September, 2025 gathering
For those who attended our September gathering you will remember that our quest speakers offered to provide us with links to the City of Kitchener website. These links provide more information on the topics discussed. These will be of interest to everyone who wants to know the state of our city and the resources available.
Park Development and Improvements – https://www.kitchener.ca/en/strategic-plans-and-projects/park-development-and-improvements.aspx
Grants Available – https://www.wrapply.ca/
Vital Signs Report – https://www.wrcf.ca/vital-signs
Kitchener Engage Feedback – https://www.engagewr.ca/atthetable
Kitchener's newcomer strategy – https://www.engagewr.ca/newcomer
– https://www.kitchener.ca/en/news/join-the-city-of-kitchener-s-municipal-newcomer-strategy-working-group.aspx
One Million neighbours initiative – https://onemillionneighbours.ca/
Important Dates
ONE Church meetings: Fourth Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December)
Wednesday, October 22
11:45am - 1:15pm
Country Hills Church
1280 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener
Wednesday, November 26
11:45am - 1:15pm
Base Church Bloomingdale Campus
850 Sawmill Rd, Bloomingdale
Wednesday, January 28
11:45am - 1:15p
Location: TBA
Prayer Gathering
About Us
ONE Church KW exists to connect the church, to equip leaders for greater gospel impact, and to see the church thrive and reach out to the people of KW.
Our priority outcomes: Connect, Equip and Impact within our region.
Contact: Rich Wilton - info@onechurchkw.ca
Connecting with One Another
