Category: East Region News
Honouring 30 years of pastoral service in Kitchener
KITCHENER, Ont. – Rev. Warren Hamp and his thirty years of pastoral service to the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church (FLC) in Kitchener were honoured on September 24, 2023. It is a privilege for any congregation to commemorate an anniversary with its pastor. Treasured senior…
Grace Lutheran celebrates 150 years
PEMBROKE, Ont. – One hundred and fifty years ago, thirteen families living near Locksley Station, south of Pembroke, met to form a new Lutheran congregation under the name Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. The congregation celebrated that anniversary with a year of festivities, concluding with two…
EDLYA holds retreat and AGM
WATERLOO, Ont. – On November 18, 2023, East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) met in Waterloo for their first post-COVID Annual General Meeting, during which time they elected a new president and discussed the future of EDLYA. Former president Josh Gajdos and his wife Erika…
More new Chinese members in Windsor
WINDSOR, Ont. – On August 27, members of First Lutheran Church rejoiced to welcome another group of Chinese newcomers to Canada into membership. Two adults, Adam Xia and his wife, Lily, were received by adult baptism; their daughter, Luna, by child baptism; and Mary Liao…
Historic St. Paul’s announces affordable housing project
KITCHENER, Ont. – On September 8, Historic St. Paul’s (HSP) hosted M.P. Bardish Chagger, M.P. Tim Louis, Associate Housing Minister Rob Flack, Regional Councillor Jim Erb, and Mayor Berry Vrbanovic for a funding announcement and official launch of the church’s affordable housing project. Almost four…
Zion in Dashwood celebrates 150 years
DASHWOOD, Ont. – Zion Lutheran Church celebrated 150 years of service to the community on August 6 with hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God for His great care and support. The congregation included the entire village in the celebration by highlighting the church’s ongoing…