Category: East Region News

April 24, 2026

Closing of St. Matthew’s in Smithville

SMITHVILLE, Ont. – For almost 80 years, God’s Word was proclaimed and the Holy Sacraments were administered at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (also known as St. Matthew’s Slovak Evangelical Church) in Smithville. On January 13, former members, friends, and local clergy gathered to officially close…

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March 11, 2026

Empty Place Settings

by Rev. Marvin Bublitz Like many of you, I was able to gather with some family and friends over the Christmas season. It seems that special occasions like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, and birthdays always find people gathering around a table feast. But for some,…

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March 4, 2026

Installation at LCC-LCMS dual parish

A new inter-synod connection was formed between LCC and the LCMS in September 2025, when Rev. Ferreira was installed as pastor of two congregations in Ontario. About an hour apart, Good Shepherd in Amherstburg is an LCC congregation, and Our Saviour’s in Chatham is LCMS,…

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January 20, 2026

Christ Lutheran Church: A faithful farewell after 60 years of ministry

SARNIA, Ont. – On the afternoon of June 22, 2025, the sanctuary of Christ Lutheran Church was filled with the warmth of memory and the solemnity of farewell. After 60 years of faithful ministry, the congregation gathered with former members, family and friends, and members…

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December 30, 2025

65th ordination anniversary at First, Windsor

WINDSOR, Ont. – On September 21, 2025, congregation members and friends of Rev. Dr. Louis Scholl gathered at First Lutheran Church to mark the 65th anniversary of his ordination in 1960. Born in Logan Township, Ontario, Rev. Scholl went as a St. Louis seminary candidate…

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December 27, 2025

A joyful noise: Families celebrate faith, fun, and fellowship

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – With the music of the brass band, the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church welcomed the community to their second annual Family Fun Day. Held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, this community outreach brought together families from the neighbourhood. There was something…

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