Category: Regional News
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…
50 Years of Blessings and Miracles in the Ministry
“An Unlikely Candidate” — 50 Years of Ministry by Ken Rodeman June 28, 2020, was a day full of celebration and rejoicing at Zion Lutheran Church in Golden Spike as I celebrated fifty years in ministry. Rev. Keith Hoveland led the worship service and Regional…
Kitchener Circuit broadcasts joint Ascension Day service
WATERLOO, Ont. – On May 20, 2020, Lutheran Church–Canada’s Kitchener Circuit broadcast via YouTube a joint Ascension Day service. Ten circuit congregations contributed to the Service of the Word, which featured music, liturgy, Scripture, and a sermon. The service was organized by Redeemer Waterloo’s vicar,…
Dryden hosts online Vacation Bible School
DRYDEN, Ont. – This July, Dryden Lutheran Church attempted to create a virtual Vacation Bible School (VBS) as similar to in-person VBS as possible. During the week of July 6, 2020, each day began with an online check-in with Rev. Alex Timm, where he got…
Our Saviour Lutheran Church holds Drive-In Worship Service
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – The March 18, 2020 Lenten service was the final time the congregation of Our Saviour Lutheran Church (OLSC) gathered for worship before following recommendations from Lutheran Church–Canada to suspend services and church activities until further notice due to COVID-19. Like many…