Category: East Region News

August 17, 2019

First meeting of East Region Mission and Ministry Council

WATERLOO, Ont. – On March 29, 2019, the East RMMC met for the first time, hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo. The opening devotion was led by Redeemer’s pastor, Rev. Joel Kuhl, with Regional Pastor Marvin Bublitz preaching. A delicious pork and sauerkraut lunch was…

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August 15, 2019

Lutheran Foundation announces new Gift Coordinator

EAST REGION – Lutheran Foundation Canada has announced that James Krestick will join the organization as their newest Gift Coordinator, serving congregations within the East Region of Lutheran Church–Canada. “James has expressed his excitement regarding this new opportunity, and we look forward to him working…

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August 14, 2019

“I give thanks to God” – London pastor continues to serve despite health challenges

LONDON, Ont. – Rev. Kenneth Voege, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, has had to endure many surgeries over many years. And yet, despite these challenges, he continues to serve his congregation faithfully. Six years ago, Rev. Voege had his first hip replacement surgery after…

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August 8, 2019

2019 convention for LWMLC’s Ontario District

WATERLOO, Ont. – From June 6-8, 2019, the Ontario District of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League-Canada met at the Delta Hotel in Waterloo with the theme “Rejoice, Be Glad.” The convention opened with a Divine Service with Holy Communion with Rev. Marvin Bublitz as preacher. During…

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July 5, 2019

Search for new Lutheran Foundation gift coordinator

EAST REGION – Lutheran Church–Canada Financial Ministries, operating as Lutheran Foundation Canada, has announced the departure of David Faerber as Gift Coordinator serving the East Region of Lutheran Church–Canada, as of June 28, 2019. “We wish David God’s blessings as he pursues other opportunities,” stated…

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June 20, 2019

2019 LWMLC Laurentian District convention

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Christ Lutheran Church (Petawawa) hosted the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC) Laurentian District Convention on April 26-27, 2019. The weekend theme “What’s the Problem – God’s Answers to Life’s Problems” was based on Exodus 14:15: “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Why…

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