Category: East Region News
Resurrection Lutheran moves upward
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – In 1970, Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Catharines secured a mortgage from the East District Church Extension Fund to build an uncommon church facility nestled at the bottom of the Niagara Escarpment, featuring 1970s architecture and ascending levels toward the sanctuary….
From Nicaragua to Canada—My journey to become a pastor of Jesus’ flock
by Oscar Castillo LONDON, Ont. – I am Rev. Oscar Castillo. Since August 2010, I have been the Assistant Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in London and its daughter congregation, Grace Lutheran Church, in Strathroy. I was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua. I have been…
“A Warm Place in the Son”
by Carol Walrath Do you become stressed when you can’t immediately remember where you left your cell phone? I don’t know if that strikes a chord with you but it certainly does for me. The thought of having some important, valuable object become lost is…
Faith Lutheran honours long-time Sunday School superintendent
KITCHENER, Ont. – On October 4, 2020, Jacquie Couch, long-time Sunday School superintendent at Faith Lutheran Church, was honoured for more than fifty years of servanthood. Jacquie has held several positions at Faith over the years. She became a youth group leader along with her…
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…