Category: Central Region News
“But I am baptized!”
MOOSEHORN, Man. – On August 15, 2020, James William Schedler was baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with a small group in attendance at the Schedler family farm outside of Moosehorn, Manitoba. Rev. Mark Just…
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,…
Dryden hosts online Vacation Bible School
DRYDEN, Ont. – This July, Dryden Lutheran Church attempted to create a virtual Vacation Bible School (VBS) as similar to in-person VBS as possible. During the week of July 6, 2020, each day began with an online check-in with Rev. Alex Timm, where he got…
Our Saviour Lutheran Church holds Drive-In Worship Service
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – The March 18, 2020 Lenten service was the final time the congregation of Our Saviour Lutheran Church (OLSC) gathered for worship before following recommendations from Lutheran Church–Canada to suspend services and church activities until further notice due to COVID-19. Like many…
“Rejoice in Hope”: Central District LWMLC holds webinar
ONLINE – The Central District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League-Canada held a webinar on June 27, 2020, with 52 attendees. The theme was based on Romans 12:12— “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” As church services, meetings, and group…
Upkeep at Camp Lutherland
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – While rentals and summer camp activities at Camp Lutherland have been cancelled for 2020, things have remained busy, as this unexpected quiet period has permitted an opportunity to complete some upkeep. “We’ve got a few projects either on the go…