Category: Regional News
Installation of Rev. Peter Gatluak
HAMILTON, Ont. – On September 20, 2020, Rev. Peter Gatluak was installed as associate pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Hamilton. While already having served at that location for some time, first with Rev. Jim Schnarr (2008-2012) and now with Rev. Mark Koehler, the installation…
Online Advent Celebration
KITCHENER, Ont. – Bethel Lutheran Church, unable to hold their traditional Adventsfeier (Advent program), which usually includes music, children’s presentations, readings, skits, and singing, is instead offering a recorded Advent program available to everyone. Since none of the usual program is possible face to…
Deacon publishes devotional book
SARNIA, Ont. – Dcn. Brenda Ryan, a former Director of Parish Services, recently published a book, Journey through the Bible, to guide readers through the entire Bible in 406 days. Self-published through Friessenpress, the launch was held at her home congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church in…
Clarington ladies host bridal shower
PORT PERRY, Ont. – The ladies of Clarington Lutheran Church, along with close family and friends, hosted a bridal shower on September 19, 2020, in honour of Mercedes Haggart. The group enjoyed games, food, and fellowship in a beautiful backyard setting, allowing for proper physical…
50 Years of Blessings and Miracles in the Ministry
“An Unlikely Candidate” — 50 Years of Ministry by Ken Rodeman June 28, 2020, was a day full of celebration and rejoicing at Zion Lutheran Church in Golden Spike as I celebrated fifty years in ministry. Rev. Keith Hoveland led the worship service and Regional…
Kitchener Circuit broadcasts joint Ascension Day service
WATERLOO, Ont. – On May 20, 2020, Lutheran Church–Canada’s Kitchener Circuit broadcast via YouTube a joint Ascension Day service. Ten circuit congregations contributed to the Service of the Word, which featured music, liturgy, Scripture, and a sermon. The service was organized by Redeemer Waterloo’s vicar,…