Category: East Region News
Lutherans gathering together during difficult times
EAST REGION – One positive amidst all the negatives surrounding COVID-19 is that many Christians (who are not immuno compromised) are eager to find safe venues to meet since so many events have been cancelled. This past July, several families met to worship, learn, and…
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…
Prince of Peace Burlington inducts vicar
BURLINGTON, Ont. – David Zakel, a student of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, has been assigned to serve the Lord as vicar at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burlington, where he will serve under the supervision of vacancy pastor, Rev. Robert…
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