The Trustees of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waterloo Ontario are pleased to
announce that the congregation has reached a significant milestone with respect to its
long-held vision of redeveloping its excess land to help address the significant need for
housing in Waterloo Region.
Along with assistance provided by the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in Canada , of which Christ Lutheran Church is a member congregation, the congregation
has engaged with Kindred Works, who develops and manages mixed-income rental
housing and gathering places that are low-carbon and contribute to livable cities.
In late 2025, the congregation contributed a portion of its land to support the future
development of the site. Kindred Works is working on a submission to amend the City of
Waterloo’s Zoning By-law to allow for a new purpose built rental residential
development of two- and three-storey low-rise buildings. This development would create
much-needed new homes on the site, including a number of accessible units as well as a
number of units at below-market rents. The plans intend to retain the existing church
building in its current location.
According to Pastor David Malina, “The overall inspiration for this project, endorsed
overwhelmingly by the congregation and spearheaded by a development committee of
the congregation, is the church’s desire to live out its faith and put love into action, thus
serving the wider community and its wellbeing.”
Pastor Malina commented that “Kindred Works is an ideal fit for this project as it shares
a set of common values with the congregation and has the necessary expertise and
experience to handle the development details and process.”
For more information refer to the Engage Waterloo website or contact the church office
(office@christwaterloo.ca).
Any media or public inquiries can be directed to Kindred Works at
media@kindredworks.ca.
March, 2026