Category: East Region News
Young Adults hold retreat in Toronto
TORONTO – East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) hosts four retreats a year at various churches in the East Region to encourage fellowship, new relationships, and growth in Christ. This year’s Spring Retreat was hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in Toronto, and was the group’s…
Shoe-Fest in Cobourg a blessing to Ukrainian refugees
COBOURG, Ont. – St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Ukraine project began in 2022. Unused space in the building quickly filled up with donations of gently used clothing, furniture, and housewares. Through social media, the church welcomed the community’s newcomers from Ukraine by offering a free “shopping”…
Laurentian District LWMLC news
EAST REGION – In the Laurentian District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada (LWMLC) that spans 3,000 kilometers and six provinces, the desire to meet one another, whether online or in person, increases as the members talk together about Christ’s love and His…
Cards for seniors in Goderich
GODERICH, Ont. – Berea-by-the-Water Lutheran Church is putting a focus on ministry to seniors in their community. The Ladies Group at Berea started making greeting cards to give to residents in local seniors’ homes. Last spring they contributed 100 cards to one home—enough for one…
Celebration of organists
CLIFFORD, Ont. – On April 30, the members of St. John’s honoured two retired organists, Marya Pinder and Janet Huth. Between the two they served the congregation for almost 70 years. Chairman Rick Hill gave a talk thanking them for sharing the gifts God has…
Rev. Mark Koehler retires
HAMILTON, Ont. – After more than 39 years in the ministry, Rev. Mark Koehler retired from full-time parish ministry on February 26, 2023. “Pastor Mark” was born in New Westminster, B.C., son of Rev. Wilbur and the late Marilyn Koehler. They moved to Ontario when…
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