Albert Location Closing

The Albert Location: Background

For over a decade, the Glebe location at 177 Albert Street has been more than a building. It has been a place of welcoming, care, learning, and community.

On April 30, we invite our community to gather with us to honour the history of this house, walk through its rooms one last time, and mark an important transition as the DGCC looks to the future.

The Albert Street location has been home to countless moments of connection, supportive conversations, shared meals, hard work, laughter, and care offered when it mattered most. This house witnessed years of dynamic community life at the Glebe. While our programs and people have evolved, the spirit of the house has remained constant: open doors, hospitality, dignity, and belonging.

As we prepare to close this chapter, we want to pause and honour everything this place has held. Please note: this does NOT mean an end to the DGCC; we will be operating at our 470 Weber Street location, continuing this vital work, and much more.

Decommissioning Event

Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: 177 Albert Street, Waterloo, ON.

What to expect:

  • 2:00 p.m.: Doors open, walk through the house, explore the rooms, etc.

  • 2:30 p.m.: Remarks and reflections
    (Speakers to be announced)

  • During the event, guests are invited to participate in our Buy a Brick fundraising initiative, a way to honor the Albert house while supporting the DGCC’s future programs and spaces.

  • Learn more about what’s in store for the future of the DGCC

Note: In the event of rain, this event will be moved to Keffer Memorial Chapel

RSVP is required so we can plan food and hospitality.

RSVP for Event

 

History of the 177 Albert Street Location

1918

House Purchased by Lutheran Seminary

The house on 177 Albert Street was purchased by the board of governors of the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada in 1918 and used as a home for faculty member C.H. Little and his family. The Littles were long time residents there, and moved out when he retired in 1947.
1980's

Became "Lutheran Student House"

“Living at the Lutheran Student House while doing an undergrad degree at WLU was an extremely formative piece of life. From sharing meals and community suppers, study and devotional times and moments of laughter and joy together, life together at the student house was learning and formation and hope! Friendships and gaining life skills and independence as a young adult and growing a bigger understanding of this great world. Grateful for the ministry of chaplains and house committee members who made our stay a real home.”
– Anne Anderson, a resident of the Lutheran Student House from 1997 to 1998
2013

The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre Opens

The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre (DGCC) officially opened in 2013. Founded by Kristine Lund the DGCC aimed to reduce barriers by offering timely, and responsive therapy within an interdisciplinary framework for individuals, couples, families and groups.
2013-2026

Over 50,000 counselling sessions over 13 years

From the years of 2013-2026 over 50,000 counselling sessions took place at the Albert location. The Glebe became a place that not only offers high quality training for aspiring Psychotherapists and Social Workers but an important community institution supporting the mental wellbeing of the Kitchener-Waterloo Community.
2013-2026

Over a Hundred Therapists Trained

Since it’s opening the Albert house was also meant as a place to support the development of future mental health professionals by providing high-quality clinical placements for Luther interns and students from partner institutions.
2023

470 Weber Street Location Opens

We opened our second location at 470 Weber Street North in 2023, roughly a decade after the beginning of the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre. Now, the location has facilitated over 10,000 counselling sessions from fully registered or qualifying professionals.
2026

Albert House Decommissioning

On April 30, 2026, we invite our community to gather with us to honour the history of this house, walk through its rooms one last time, and mark an important transition as DGCC looks to the future.

Have any questions?

Contact Information

For more information about this program, feel free to contact us:

  • Call: 519-884-3305 or 226-898-4016
  • Email: glebecentre@wlu.ca
For more information about this program please call 519-884-3305 Or email us at glebecentre@wlu.ca