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2011 |
Monthly
Devotion
Calendars
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Jan 1
2011 |
New Year's Day |
Jan 8
2011 |
EvangelFest Planning Meeting
@ 10:00 am — Grace, St. Catharines
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Jan 9
2011 |
Ordination & Installation Service (LCMS)
@ 4:00 pm — St. Luke's Lutheran, 3200 Bayview, Toronto
Jeffery Kunsman will be ordained &
installed as assistant pastor to Rev. Derek Mathers.
Bishop/President David Stechholz (LCMS, English District)
will be here to Ordain Jeff.
Reception with meal follows.
Participating Lutheran (LCMS / LCC) clergy are invited to robe with red stoles |
Jan 12
2011 |
Circuit Counsellors Meeting
@ 9:00 am — District office
|
Jan 20-22
2011 |
Board of Regents — CLTS, St. Catharines
@ CLTS, St. Catharines
|
Jan 22
2011 |
LWMLC, Ontario District Meeting
@ Historic St. Paul's, Kitchener
|
Jan 28
2011 |
Board of Directors Meeting
@ 9:00 am — District Office
|
Jan 28-30
2011 |
EDLYA Retreat
@ Messiah Lutheran, Waterloo
Topic: Christianity, Cults and The Occult
Poster
Guest Speaker: Rev. Paul Zabel, District President
Register: online at www.edlya.ca
(Download
the poster above for more details) |
Jan 30
2011Top |
Annual Meeting - Haiti Lutheran Mission
Society
@ 3:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines
What has been happening in the Lutheran Church of
Haiti?
How have our donations been helping?
Refreshments will follow the meeting.
|
Feb 5
2011 |
God is Love — Saturday Kids Club
@ Christ our King, Mississauga, ON
Who: Age 3+
What: Songs - Stories - Games - Crafts - Snacks |
Feb 7-8
2011 |
Department for Outreach Meeting
@ District office |
Feb 9-11
2011 |
WBP - Board of Managers Meeting
@ Winnipeg |
Feb 11
2011 |
Chocolate, Wine & Roses
@ Hernder Estate Winery, 1607 - 8th Ave,
St. Catharines
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart
www.TaraLynHart.com
An evening of dining and music. There will also be a silent auction to benefit
the Seminary. If you have donation items, please drop them at the Sem or call to
arrange pick up.
Poster
6:00 pm – Dinner & Entertainment $30
7:30 pm – Entertainment only $15
Tickets: 905-688-2362 x 22 or
concordia@brocku.ca |
Feb 11-13
2011 |
Ice Storm
- Youth Retreat
@ Fri. 7:00 pm - Sun. after church — St.
Luke, Ottawa
During Ottawa's Winterlude
Skate the canal! Games! Food! Sledding! Worship! and Music!
Cost: $30/person
Registration Deadline: February 5
Registration
For more Contact: Pastor
Alles 613-735-6332 or
Chaplain Klein 450-358-7419 |
Feb 14
2011 |
Department for Finance Meeting
@ District office |
Feb 18-19
2011 |
Souls in Transition - Youth Leader
Conference
@ 7:30 pm - 7:30 pm — YMCA Camp, Paradise Lake,
St. Clements
Theme: Souls in Transition
Featuring: Michael Gillingham
Topic: How to keep our youth involved in the church and reach root causes
of inactivity and lethargy.
Who should attend? Youth leaders, parents, pastors
Cost: $130/person less $70 East District subsidy = $60
Registration Deadline: January 14 NO
LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED!
Registration Pkg (incl Letter,
Schedule, Registration, Details)
Conference Poster
Contact: email Ruthanne
or 519-934-3307 |
Feb 20
2011 |
Townhall Meeting Discusses Abortion
@ 2:00 - 4:00 pm –
Historic St. Paul’s, Kitchener
Guest: Stephen Woodworth, Kitchener Centre MP
Topic: 30 minute presentation about abortion;
Q&A following
All are welcome to attend even if you do not live in Kitchener Centre.
|
Feb 20-27
2011 |
Guide/Scout Week
If
your congregation sponsors a Guide or Scout program you may be
interested in downloading a bulletin insert for Guide and Scout week.
Download |
Feb 21
2011 |
Family Day |
Feb 21-24
2011 |
Council of Presidents Meeting
@ St. Louis, MO, USA |
Feb 25-27
2011
|
W3 — Word, Worship, Witness Confirmation
Retreat
@ 7:00 pm Friday - 12:30 pm Sunday –
Trinity, Fisherville
Spend the weekend learning about God's Word, how we
Worship Him and what it means to be a witness in today's world. Come prepared to
make new friends, learn great stuff and play wacky games. There will be cool
music, amazing food and much, much more.
Cost: $30 (before Feb 17); $35 (after Feb 17); Leaders are free.
Registration
& Brochure
Poster
|
Feb 26
2011
Top |
19th Annual Schnitzel Dinner
@ 4:45 or 6:45 pm – Redeemer Lutheran,
Waterloo
Advance tickets: $20 ($10 tax receipt)
Children under 12 eat free
All Proceeds support Redeemer's Vicarage Fund
Tickets available now. Email
Darryll or call 519-578-6500 x 214
|
Mar 5
2011 |
Dept for Parish Services Meeting
@ 10:00 am — District office
|
Mar 7
2011 |
Board of Directors Meeting
@ 9:00 am — District Office
|
Mar 9
2011 |
Ash Wednesday
|
Mar 15
2011 |
Submission Deadline for:
Vicar/Candidate Applications |
Mar 18
2011
Top |
The Law, the Gospel...and the Rest of Your Life!
(A Higher Things Day-Retreat) —
Hanover Circuit
When:
9:30 am (registration); 10:00 am (conference
begins)
Where:
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mount Forest,
Ontario
Who:
Confirmed youth, pastors, other interested adults.
God deals with us in two ways: the Law and the Gospel.
The Law shows us our sins. The Gospel delivers
to us Jesus, who saves us from our sins. Every Lutheran knows that, right?
So, what about the rest of your life? Can the Law and the Gospel tell us
what to do after high school? Or who to marry? Or what college to go to?
What's the Law and Gospel say about that? Gather together with Lutheran
youth for the FIRST-EVER Higher Things Retreat in Canada as Pastor George
Borghardt, Conference Executive of Higher Things and Senior Pastor of Zion
Lutheran Church in McHenry, Illinois teaches us how to apply God’s Law and
Gospel to our lives today.
(Higher Things is a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran
Church–Missouri Synod
www.higherthings.org)
Cost:
$20/person
RSVP: by March 4, 2011
Registration/Poster
Contact: Pr. David Saar 519-323-4844 or
prsaar@wightman.ca
|
Mar 25
2011 |
Vicar's Dinner
@ 6:00 pm — Resurrection, St. Catharines
Guest Speaker: Judy Grande, LWMLC President
Guest Speaker: Javed & Nighat Khan, WECLO Lay Missionary & wife |
Apr 2
2011 |
LBTC Annual Meeting and Banquet
@ 4:30 pm – St. John's Lutheran Church,
357 Miller St., Pembroke
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marshall Gillam, Exec Dir, LBT in USA
Reservations (by Mar 25): 1-866-518-7071 or email
Jane at LBTC
|
Apr 4-5
2011 |
LCC Council of Presidents
Meeting
@ Winnipeg
|
Apr 10
2011 |
Dedication Worship for New Church Building
@ 3:00 pm – Peace Lutheran Church, Tillsonburg
A potluck dinner hosted by Peace will follow.
LCC Clergy are invited to vest (red) and join the procession. |
Apr 15-16
2011 |
Resolutions Committee Meeting
(for LCC Convention)
@ Winnipeg, MB
|
Apr 17
2011 |
"Walk Worthy" Concert
A cantata for choir and narrator
@ 7:30 pm – Our Saviour, Etobicoke
Our Saviour Lutheran Church Choir featuring the music for lent.
Free will offering. Refreshments following concert. |
Apr 22-25
2011 |
Easter Weekend
22 — Good Friday
23 — Holy Saturday
24 — Easter Sunday - The Resurrection of our Lord
25 — Easter Monday
|
Apr 29 —May 1
2011 |
East District Youth & Young Adult Retreat
@ Paradise Lake YMCA Camp, St. Clements
Topic: Say what?? (explore answers to
our friends tough questions)
Verse: 1 Peter 3:15
Speakers: Calvin Smith, Creation Ministries;
Dr. Wm Mundt,
professor, CLTS, St. Catharines;
Rev. Paul Pollex, pastor emeritus;
Basil
Christiforidis,
CLTS student
Come Prepared for: the ropes course; rock climbing; archery;
canoeing (weather permitting); campfire, singing; stories; and skits.
Cost: $100 per person
Registration Deadline: March 25, 2011
More Info:
Registration Pkg
Poster
Contact: Ruth Anne
519-934-3307
Max participation = 124 so register early! |
Apr 30
2011 |
Communications Committee Meeting
@ 10:00 am — District Office,
Kitchener
|
Apr 30
2011 |
LWMLC Ontario District Executive Meeting
@ 10:00 am – Historic St. Paul's,
Kitchener
|
Apr 30
2011
Top |
Guild Day
@ 8:30 am – Concordia Lutheran Theo.
Seminary, St. Catharines
Includes: hymn sing, a short business meeting,
and worship service in the seminary chapel.
Concert Special Guests: Rev. Ron and Karen Mohr, Tillsonburg
Come, enjoy the day together and meet the
seminary students and their families. We look forward to
seeing you there!
Support students by:
1) taking out a $5.00 membership
2) donating food or money to the food pantry
3) keeping them in your prayers.
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2011
Send to: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines
ATTN: Bonnie Stephenson
Please include your payment of $3.00 for the day and $12.00 for the
luncheon catered by Chef Paul.
More Info: seminary at 905-688-2362.
|
May 1
2011 |
LLL Niagara Zone Rally
@ 3:00 pm – Redeemer Lutheran, Hamilton
For: All congregations in Hamilton & Niagara Circuits
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Winger
Topic: Ephesians 4 & Preparing Pastors: How a Seminary professor hears
Paul's words.
Registration begins @ 2:30 pm
Luncheon to follow (freewill offering) |
May 2-3
2011 |
Department for Outreach Meeting
@ to be held on site in Quebec
|
May 7
2011 |
Kitchener Circuit Forum
@ 8:30 am – Redeemer, Waterloo
|
May 7
2011 |
LBW — Annual General Meeting
@ 10:00 am – Grace. St. Catharines
18th Lutheran Braille Workers annual general meeting
Guest Speaker: Rev. Robert Morley
Theme: The Eyes of Your Heart (Eph. 1:18, 19)
Celebrating 30 years as a Braille Work Centre.
All workers, leaders and interested persons welcome to attend. Free-will
offering for lunch.
Download & Submit registration found
here |
May 9
2011 |
Department for Finance Meeting
@ 9:00 am – District office, Kitchener
|
May 11
2011 |
Circuit Counsellor's
Meeting
@ 9:00 am – District office, Kitchener
|
May 13
2011 |
East District Church-worker
Retirees meet
@ 11:30 am –
Heritage Family Restaurant, 123 Geneva Street, St. Catharines
Who:
retired pastors and spouses
What:
a meal, fellowship and short meeting
@ 1:30 pm – to the St. Catharines Museum
What:
tour featuring the Welland Canal and the city that grew around it.
Info / RSVP:
Rev. Howard or Ethel Kuhl or
519-858-4373
Note:
EvangelFest opening devotions begin this evening at Grace-St. Catharines at 7:00
pm (see below) |
May 13-15
2011 |
EvangelFest 2011 — 'Inside Out'
@ Grace Lutheran Church, St.
Catharines
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Scott Snow, Wichita, KS
Guest Speaker: Rev. Paul Zabel, District President
Theme:
Inside-Out
Brochure
Poster
An opportunity to grow in faith and service in the area of "inreach" and
"outreach," together with fellow members of our East District.
Cost: $65/person (paym't must accompany registration)
Registration Form Deadline: April 13, 2011 –
extended
More Info: Email
Kathy
Bulletin Announcements
|
May 23
2011 |
Victoria Day
District office Closed
|
May 28
2011 |
Delegate Forum
@ 10:00 am – Holy Cross Lutheran,
Kitchener
Delegates to the LCC Convention (and any other interested individuals) are
invited to a forum to review convention resolutions to be acted upon at the June
convention.
Lunch provided (free will offering, $5 suggested)
RSVP: by May 20 to
ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca 519-578-6500 ext 211
Note: The Certification & Call Service at Christ-St. Catharines is at
4:00 pm. Carpooling may be arranged from this forum.
|
May 28
2011 |
Certification & Call Service
- CLTS, St. Catharines
@ 4:00 pm — Christ Lutheran, St. Catharines
|
May 29
2011 |
Installation Service
-
District Mission
Executive — Rev. Larry Gajdos
@ 3:00 pm – Prince of Peace, Burlington
|
May 30
2011
Top |
Annual CLTS Golf Tournament
@ 11:30 am – Sawmill Golf Course, Fenwick, ON
Fee: $100 (incl BBQ lunch, green fees, golf cart, chicken/rib dinner, dessert,
prizes)
Registration
Contact: Linda at 905-688-2362 x
22
Prize Donations: drop off at District office or at Seminary by May 23.
Volunteers: still required for tournament
|
June 2
2011 |
Reconciliation Workshop
@ 8:30 am - 3:45 pm – Pilgrim Lutheran,
Hamilton
More info: Pastor Larry
Gajdos or 519-578-6500 ext 219
Pastor Peter Gatluak or
905-383-3923
|
June 3-6
2011 |
LCC Convention
@ Hamilton Convention Centre & Sheraton
Hotel, Hamilton, ON
Theme:
“In Your Light We See Light”
Psalm 36:9
More:
www.lutheranchurch.ca/synod2011
Pages Wanted — Do you have a spare hour or two?
|
June 6-7
2011 |
Are Olie
and Lena still confessional?
(Post-Convention Symposium)
@ Concordia Lutheran Theological
Seminary, St. Catharines
Theme: The State of Lutheranism in Scandinavia
The symposium will begin on the evening of Monday, June 6 and run through
Tuesday, June 7 (and possibly until noon Wednesday, June 8).
Speaker: Dean Juhana Pohjola, Luther Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
RSVP: Administration or
Dr. Wm Mundt or
Dr. J. Stephenson
|
June 11
2011 |
Toronto
Circuit Forum
@ 10:00 am - 12:00 noon – Holy Trinity,
Bradford
|
June 12
2011 |
Invitation
to Worship & Bible Study
@ 9:30 am – Bible Study – Word of Life,
Guelph
@ 10:30 am – Worship Service – Word of Life, Guelph
Guest Pastor: Rev. Steve Dreyer, L.A.M.P. missionary pilot
|
June 11
2011 |
Farewell & Godspeed Open House
@ 2:30 pm – Faith Lutheran, London
Pastor Bode has accepted a call to Foothills-Calgary, AB
Parish members, colleagues, family and friends are invited to an informal
farewell inside & outside (weather permitting), under tents.
4:30 pm – Dinner is provided but please RSVP to Faith at
faithlutheranchurch@rogers.com
or 519-685-9700.
Please bring your lawn chair.
Pastor Bode will preach his last service at Faith, June 12 @ 10:15 am.
Poster
Over the years, Pastor Bode has served in several
elected positions within the District, most recently as the 1st Vice-President
for the East District and Chairman of the Board of Directors. |
June 18
2011 |
Department for Parish Services Meeting
@ 10:00 am – District office, Kitchener
|
June 18
2011 |
Stratford Circuit Forum
@ 10:00 am – First St. John, Seebach's Hill
|
June 20-22
2011
|
St. John Chrysostom Lutheran Preacher’s
Retreat
@ St. Michael's Retreat, Lumsden. SK
Theme: Preaching as Pastoral Care
Speaker: Rev. Warren Hamp, Faith-Kitchener
What? This sixth annual retreat is organized to provide pastors
the opportunity for continuing growth in the art of preaching.
Sermons that touch lives.}
For more information or to register contact Rev. Mike Keith at
oslc@sasktel.net |
June 24
2011Top |
Board of Directors Meeting - East District
@ 9:00 am – District office, Kitchener
|
July
2011 |
Canada Day
District office closed |
July 3-8
2011 |
Summer Camp @ Camp Pioneer Retreat
@ Camp Pioneer, Angola, NY
Registration: at
www.pioneercamp.org. Go to "Summer Camp 2011" and look for the "Confirmand"
item.
Ontario Pastors: Revs Larry Gajdos, Andy Schroth, Paul Pollex
Who: All youth involved in confirmation instruction, those
confirmed or first year alumni are invited to this long-lived and loved Ontario
tradition of discipleship in Sharing Jesus.
Cost: US $250 / week (less $10 if before Apr 25)
|
July 10
2011 |
100th Anniversary Service
@ 3:00 pm – St. Paul's Bowman (Poltimore),
QC
Preacher: Rev. Joel Kuhl, Circuit Counsellor
Fellowship to follow.
|
July 17
2011 |
Farewell Pot Blessing & BBQ
for Rev. Kevin Walrath
@ Messiah Lutheran Church, Waterloo
9:30 am – Service followed by farewell gathering.
You are invited to join us.
Please bring salad or dessert for pot blessing.
RSVP: Camilla Roth or
519-578-1428
|
July 29 - Aug 1
2011
|
EDLYA Summer Retreat
@ Spring Water Campground, near St. Thomas, ON
Guest Speaker: Rev. Donald Schieman, Redeemer, St. Thomas
Topic: Life, Death and Suffering
Register @: www.edlya.ca
|
July 30
2011
|
Oromo Cultural Night
@ 4:00–7:00 pm – Walmer Rd Baptist
Church, 188 Lowther Ave, Toronto
Highlights diversity of Oromo culture, past &
current history of the largest ethnic group in East Africa.
You are invited to this historic occasion followed by an introduction to
Oromo cultural foods.
RSVP to: Mr. Amenu Jena
647-856-4355
or Rev. Mezgabu Tucho 647-704-6361
Sponsored by: Oromo Christian Church of Toronto (OCCT)
|
July 31
2011
Top |
Anniversary Celebration
@ CDEC,
976, rue Galt Ouest, Sherbrooke,
QC
10:00 a.m. – Divine Service
11:15 a.m. – Bible study
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
We invite you to join
us as we celebrate the
blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ and the 35th marriage anniversary of
Rev. Razafy and Irène
Razafindrakoto. A
singing trio will perform to the glory of our Lord.
If you wish to join us for the service or lunch, please email Pasteur Razafy at
cdecegliselutherienne@videotron.ca.
|
Aug 1
2011 |
Civic Holiday
District office closed
|
Aug 8-13
2011 |
Singspiration 2011
@ Concordia University College of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Award winning summer choral camp
For: students entering grades 4 - 12.
Be a day-camper or stay in residence.
More:
http://music.concordia.ab.ca/singspiration |
Aug 15-18
2011 |
Lutheran Teachers Association Conference
@ Prince of Peace Lutheran School, Calgary, AB
Theme: XL: Extreme Learning, Extreme Life John 10:10
More:
http://sites.google.com/a/princeofpeace.ca/2011-lta-conference/ |
Aug 21
2011 |
Induction of Vicar Dereck Pillay
@ 10:00 am – Redeemer, Waterloo
|
Aug 22-24
2011Top |
Second
Workshop: Liturgies et Cantiques Luthériens
@ Montreal, QC
More Information: Dr. David
Somers
|
Sep 5
2011 |
Labour Day
District office closed
|
Sep 10
2011 |
District Family Retreat
@ 9:30-4:00 – Christ Our King,
Mississauga
Presenter: Rev. David Gallas
Topic: "Life Together: The Family Devotion"
Bring your entire family!!!
Cost: $20 per family (incl. lunch, beverages, snacks)
Registration Form
Contact: Ruth |
Sep 11
2011 |
Seminary Opening Service
@ 4:00 pm — Martin Luther Chapel, CLTS,
St. Catharines
More
info: call 905-688-2362 or e-mail
concordia@brocku.ca
Even if you cannot attend, please pray for students and faculty.
|
Sep 18
2011 |
50th Ordination Anniversary Celebration
~
Rev. Marvin Janz and Dr. Dusan Toth
@ 3:00 pm — Christ Lutheran & St. Luke
Lutheran, Toronto
together are celebrating the 50th
anniversary of ordination for Pastor Marvin Janz and Dr. Dusan Toth
Guest Preacher: Dr. Roger Ellis, 1st
VP, English District (LCMS)
Also joy-filled music, special choirs and both Dr. Toth & Pastor Janz will share
some of their best memories from their 50 years of ministry.
A fellowship Barbeque hosted by both of our congregations to follow.
|
Sep 24
2011 |
Department for Parish Services Meeting
@ 10:00 am — District office, Kitchener
|
Sep 24
2011 |
Golf & Dinner FLCA Fundraiser - 15th
annual
@ 1:00 pm – Woodland Hills Golf Course,
Hwy 401 at Belle River Rd., Windsor (1 cart for every 2 golfers)
@ First Lutheran Christian Academy, Windsor, ON
Best ball golf! Great for any level of golfer.
All-You-Can-Eat Pig Roast (with all the fixings; hot dogs for kids)
RSVP: by September 17 to 519-250-7888
Poster & Bulletin Inserts
Also seeking donors for raffle and hole
sponsors.
|
Sep 25
2011 |
Installation Service — Rev. Kevin Walrath
@ 3:00 pm — Prince of Peace Lutheran,
Burlington
Light luncheon to follow.
|
Sep 25
2011 |
Installation Service — Rev. Brian
Falkenholt
@ 4:00 pm — First, Kingsville
|
Sep 26
2011 |
CLWR Refugee Program Workshop
@ Our Saviour Lutheran, Etobicoke
For more info contact Jan Drews, CLWR
Volunteer Coordinator
Registration Form
Phone: 416-962-9747
Toll Free: 1-888-255-0150
|
Sep 26-27
2011 |
Department for Outreach Meeting
@ District office, Kitchener
|
Sep 30
2011 |
Executive Board Meeting – LWMLC, Ontario
District
@ 1:00 pm – Nottawasaga Inn, 6015 Hwy 89, Alliston, ON
|
Sep 30 - Oct 1
2011
Top |
Christian Growth Retreat – LWMLC, Ontario
District
@ Nottawasaga Inn/Re-sort, 6015 Hwy 89, Alliston, ON
(near Hwy 50; N of Newmarket but S of Barrie)
Mapquest
Theme: "Good Lord, What do I do?" God's Directions—Your Decisions
Registration: & brochure
here
Checkin time: 4:00 pm on Friday
Cost: Based on 4/room: $152/night (see registration form)
Fee includes: accommodation, meals, coffee breaks, & materials
|
Oct 3
2011 |
Board of Directors Meeting &
Annual General Corporate Meetings
(East District Inc.; New Brunswick Corp; Ontario District)
@ 9:00 am — District office, Kitchener
All members of the corporation are entitled to be represented at the meeting,
in person or by proxy. |
Oct 5
2011
Top |
Lively Lutherans: Older Adult Ministry Event
@ 9:00 am – St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Stratford
Keynote Speaker: Heidi Wagler
Topic: Dementia & Alzheimers, "Aging with Vitality"
Roast Beef luncheon.
Festival Theatre: "Camelot" RESERVED
TICKETS GONE
NOTE: All 42 reserved tickets for the matinee have been taken. Contact
the Festival Box Office for available seats for "Camelot" or the Avon Theatre
for "The Homecoming." You may also enjoy the Stratford Perth Museum, Art in the
Park, shopping, or relaxing in the city park system.
Registrations are still being accepted for the morning program.
Registration Info:
Click
here
Registration Deadline: September 9, 2011
|
Oct 10
2011
|
Thanksgiving
Day
District office closed
|
Oct 14
2011
|
East District Retired Pastors Event
@ 11:30 am – Anna Mae's Restaurant,
4060 Perth Line, Millbank, ON
(www.annamaes.ca or 519-595-4407)
The meeting & meal to be followed by a non-guided area tour. Some area
attractions include apiary, Mennonite furniture store, quilt stores, cheese
factory and more.
Reply Deadline: October 7, 2011
RSVP To: email Howard or Ethel or
call 519-858-4373
|
Oct 14-16
2011
|
BANANA CRAM 3 — Fall Confirmand Retreat
Starts Fri. @ 7:30 pm – Faith, Kitchener
Topic: Prayer of the Faithful "The Lord's Prayer"
Banana Cram 3 will have team 'logo' games, swimming,
music, prayer, and great food. Continue the fun from Banana Cram 2.
Cost: $50 (required with registration)
Poster
Registration
Releases
Agenda
(Note: anyone unable to
download/print these files, let us know by
email
and we'll mail you a copy.)
Registration Deadline: Oct. 3,
2011
Contact: email Ruth Anne or call
519-934-3307
|
Oct 15
2011
|
Harvest
Day
@ Concordia Lutheran Theological
Seminary, St. Catharines
Keynote: Rev. Wilhelm Torgerson, visiting
professor from Germany
|
Oct 15
2011
|
Kitchener Circuit Convocation
@ Redeemer Lutheran, Waterloo
8:15 — Breakfast
9:00 — Opening Service
9:30 — Workshops
11:15 — Circuit Forum (Pastors & Lay Delegates)
Members are invited to attend and cultivate
friendships with your brothers and sisters in Christ of the Kitchener Circuit.
Contact: Pastor Andy Schroth
|
Oct 16
2011
|
Stratford Circuit Forum
@ 3:00 pm – First Lutheran Church, Logan
Youth to host an Oktoberfest supper following.
|
Oct 16
2011
|
Installation Service
@ 3:30 pm – Faith Lutheran Church, London
Pastors please wear red stole.
|
Oct 21
2011
Top |
Dessert & Games Night
@ 7:00 pm – Resurrection, St. Catharines
Tickets: $5/person or $20/family (available at the door)
Door Prizes -- Snacks & Drinks -- Coffee, Tea &
Desserts.
Bring your favourite game or use one of ours (i.e. Scrabble, Pictionary,
Personal Preference, Skippo, Rummy-O, Song Burst and Boggles, amongst others).
More info: Ellen Jane 905-682-0524
Sponsored by: Resurrection Lutheran Church FaithLife Chapter #76217.
Proceeds: Refugee Family & Wages for acting pastor in Nova Scotia
|
Oct 22
2011
|
Annual Meeting - Lutherans
for Life
@ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm – Grace, St. Catharines
Theme: "The Business of Life"
A video & discussion followed by lunch, then the business meeting. |
Oct 22
2011
|
SOUL Ministry Trivia Night
@ 6:30 pm – Christ Lutheran Church, St.
Catharines
Tickets: $15 per person (tables seat 8)
Free with ticket: pizza, veggies, fruit, chips
For Purchase: homemade pie, coffee, tea, pop, water
Sponsored by: FaithLife Financial
Order tickets: by
email or 905-685-8294
|
Oct 23-24
2011
|
C.F.W. Walther Festive Convocation
23rd - @ 7:00 pm
– Concordia Luth. Theo. Seminary, St. Catharines
Major Presenter: Rev. Jon Vieker, Sr. Ass't. to Pres. of LCMS and noted
expert on early hymnals of LCMS
In honour of the 200th birthday of C.F.W. Walther
Focus: Walther's work as hymn-writer & hymnal editor
Also: Resurrection Lutheran Choir with Director Dianne Humann
Free to all.
24th - @ 9:00-4:00 pm – Concordia Luth.
Theo. Seminary, St. Catharines
Presenter: Rev. Jon Vieker
Topic: Walter's role as editor of 1st German Hymnal of LCMS and show how
this hymnody core carried through to English hymnals.
Cost: $25 (through assistance of David & Natalie Appelt Fund)
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Oct 28
2011
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East District Deacons' Conference
@ First Lutheran Christian Academy, 3850
Locke St., Windsor, ON
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Terry Schmidt, Assoc. Dir. of Schools, LCMS
Topic I. Ministry from the Front Porch of Lutheran Schools
Topic II. Joyfully Teach
Also Featuring: A Conversation with President Zabel: Sharing Needs &
Concerns
Registration: by October 14, 2011
Registration
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Oct 28-29
2011
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Churchworkers' Wives' Retreat
@ Quality Inn, Niagara Falls, ON
Theme: "Finding time to relax"
Registration Note: Registration info was also mailed to all
pastors' wives.
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Oct 29
2011
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Sunday School Teachers
Workshop
CANCELLED for 2011 |
Oct 30
2011
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135th Anniversary Service
@ 9:30 am – St. John's Lutheran, Mount
Forest
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, LCC President
Following the service a commemorative tree will be planted.
Potluck lunch & video presentation of congregational history.
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Oct 30
2011
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Hanover Circuit Reformation Celebration
@ 4:00 pm – St. John's Lutheran, Clifford
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, LCC President
Offering dedicated to children's books for Nicaragua VBS mission.
Following Vespers, President Bugbee will speak on the topic "Lutheranism in the
Global Village."
Ham & scalloped potato supper (potluck dessert).
RSVP by Oct. 14 to:
stjohnslutheran@wightman.ca or 519-327-8298
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Oct 30
2011
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Installation Service - Rev. Mart Salumae
@ 11:00 am – St. Peter Estonian Lutheran,
Toronto
Rite of Installation by: Rev. Dr. Andres Taul, Bishop, Estonian Lutheran
Church in North America
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Oct 30
2011
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Toronto Circuit Reformation
Day Event
@ Christ Our King Lutheran, Mississauga
@ 3:00 pm – Circuit Forum. Discuss outreach project for 2012 CNE. Pastor
Luke will present details. All circuit parishes asked to contribute.
Forum open to all. Delegates will vote on project approval.
@ 5:00 pm – Reformation Worship Service. Offering to support the 2012
outreach project.
@ 6:00 pm – Dinner. Catered Chicken &Taters ($4 per person) Free will
offering to cover cost. Christ Our King ladies will provide salads. Folks from
other congregations please bring a dessert (pies, squares, etc. already cut and
ready for the table).
RSVP for the dinner by Oct. 24 to Christ Our King at:
coklutheran@christourking.ca
or 905-822-8931 or sign-up sheet on bulletin board.
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Oct 31
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Kitchener Circuit Reformation Service
@ 7:30 pm – Redeemer Lutheran, Waterloo
Guest Preacher: Pastor Wilhelm Torgerson,
most recently of
Lutherstadt-Wittenberg, Germany, has just begun a year as Visiting Professor at
Concordia Seminary, St. Catharines. Pastor Torgerson is well known to Canadian
Lutherans, having grown up in Edmonton and having served as a pastor for four
years in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The rest of his ministry has been in the
Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church (SELK), LCC’s sister in Germany.
Participants: Kitchener Circuit pastors & choirs, Seminary faculty &
students.
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Nov 4-6
2011 |
EDLYA Fall Retreat
@ First St. Paul's, Wellesley
Topic: Financial Planning from a Christian Perspective
Guest Speaker: Al Feth, East District Gift Coordinator, Financial Planner
Sat. Night - official PIE-A-Palooza
Elections: EDLYA Executive & Circuit Reps
Position
Descriptions
Cost: $35; First Retreat & Students: $30; Married Couples:
$60
Day Rate: $20 (meals & accommodations included)
Register at: www.EDLYA.ca
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Nov 5
2011 |
East District Mission &
Ministry Planning Conference
@ Peace Lutheran, Tillsonburg
Theme:
“Jesus
lights the way,” John 8:12
Presentations: 2012 Mission & Ministry Work Program;
2012-2015 East District Strategic Plan; District Abuse Prevention Policy; the
LCC Pension Plan; Supplemental Workshops
Registration
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Nov 6
2011 |
150th Anniversary Service
@ 10:30 am – St. Peter's Lutheran, Port
Colborne
Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, LCC President
Dinner to follow.
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Nov 6
2011 |
LAMP's - Gathering of Friends
@ 4:00 - 8:00 pm – Bradhagen & District
Community Centre
6708 Perth Line 44, Brodhagen ON
Help celebrate 41 years of ministry in Canada’s
north!
~ 4:00 PM - Reception; 5:00 PM - Dinner; 6:30
PM - Program
Featuring: Rev. Bill Ney, LAMP Pastor/Pilot and Director of Ministry
ALL are welcome but reservations are required –
call 1-800-307-4036 or e-mail
office@lampministry.org by October 28, 2011
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Nov 7
2011 |
Missionaries' Conference
@ 1:00 pm — Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls (Dinner provided)
Online
Registration
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Nov 7-9
2011 |
Fall Pastors' Conference
@ Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls
Registration
Online
Registration
AgendaMissionaries'
Conference (Nov 7)
@ 1:00 pm — Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls (Dinner provided) |
Nov 11
2011 |
Remembrance Day
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Nov 12
2011
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LLL Convention Meeting
@ 9:00 am – 3 pm — Faith Lutheran,
Kitchener
All LLL members are invited to attend.
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Nov 18-20
2011
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Jello-on-a-Stick Retreat
@ Trinity Lutheran, Fisherville
Theme: "Fantasy & the Occult: A Christian Perspective"
Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13
For: Grades 9-12
Poster
Flyer
Schedule
Cost: $35 (before Nov 3); $45 (after Nov 3)
RSVP: email Kaitlyn or call
905-779-3425 or fax 905-779-3426
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Nov 19
2011
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Worship Workshop – Worship Committee
@ 9:30 am - 4:15 pm – St. Peter's, New Hamburg
Sponsored by: East District Worship Committee
Poster
Topic: Practical organ help for all congregations.
Includes what to do when
there is no organ or organist.
Hands-on (& feet-on) workshop. Help with the organ from
Phillip Magness, Cantor at Bethany Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL, and Jan
Overduin, renowned performer and teacher.
Registration Deadline: Nov 15, 2011
Registration:
Word
Pdf
Cost: $25 (full day with lunch); $10 Workshop only (no lunch)
Please include payment with your registration.
Contact: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Voege
An excellent opportunity!
These workshops are geared not only for pastors, organists, musicians and choir
directors, but for any congregational member interested in enriching our
Lutheran worship.
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Nov 19
2011
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Come one, come all to
the 38th annual . . .
Christmas Mission Bazaar & Silent Auction
@ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm — Bethel Lutheran Church,
Kitchener
– A large variety of home baking
– Tea area: incl. homemade soup, sausage on a bun, sauerkraut,
European desserts, coffee and tea
– crafts, door prizes, white elephant table
– over 200 unique & exciting silent auction items including many items of
considerable value.
Silent Auction proceeds to Lutherwood.
Bazaar proceeds to LWML,
other LSO’s and missionary/relief agencies.
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Nov 19
2011
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Christmas Bazaar, Craft, & Bake
Sale
@ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm — Faith Lutheran Church,
Kitchener
– Christmas baking is our specialty
– Come also for crafts, jewelry, and nearly new.
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Nov 20-22
2011
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Department for Outreach Meeting
@ District office,
Kitchener |
Nov 23
2011
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Circuit Counsellors' Meeting
@ 10:00 am — District office |
Nov 25
2011
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Christmas
Now! Carol Sing!
@ 7:00 pm — Prince of Peace, Burlington
An evening of carol singing!
Light refreshments will be served.
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Nov 26
2011
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Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
@ 8:00 am to 2:00 pm —
Messiah Lutheran, Waterloo
Vendors: Table rent $20 (8 ft); $35 (2 x 8 ft); $15 (6 ft)
Coffee & tea - no charge
Proceeds: St. Monica House and church maintenance fund
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Nov 26
2011
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Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
@ 9:00 am to 2:00 pm —
Christ Lutheran, St. Catharines
Bake & Deli Table, White Elephant/Nearly New, Crafts,
Coffee Hour and Hot Luncheon beginning at 10:45.
Profits to benefit LWML Mission projects.
Hope to see you all there, spread the word.
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Nov 27
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3rd Annual Advent Christmas
Carol Service
@ 3:00 pm —
Word of Life Lutheran Church, Guelph
Join us for carol singing and scripture readings.
Christmas Message: Rev. Roland Syens, Assoc. pastor, Holy
Cross, Kitchener
Also: soloist and duet; violin, trumpet, and organ
accompaniment
Light refreshments to follow.
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Dec 4
2011 |
Service of Advent Lessons & Carols
@ 4:00 pm – Concordia Lutheran
Theological Seminary, St.Catharines
Choirs: Seminary Choir & Resurrection Lutheran Choir
Choir Director: Dianne Humann
Instrumentals: Brass, Strings and Organ
Seminary Members read lessons from the prophets
Congregation & Choirs sign beloved Advent hymns & carols
Culminates with announcement of the Christmas Gospel.
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Dec 9
2011 |
"A Jazz Christmas" with Mike Janzen &
friends
@ 7:30 pm — Historic St. Paul's,
Kitchener
Tickets: $15 Call: 519-745-4891
Pick up tickets: Sunday mornings or Wednesdays 11:30-5:30 at the Church
Office (137 Queen St. S). |
Dec 17, 18
2011 |
Lessons & Carols
@ 7:00 pm — Historic St. Paul's,
Kitchener
40-voice choir & soloists; Director: Raymond
Nikyuluw;
Organist: Paul Walrath
Free Passes: call 519-745-4891
Pick up passes: Sunday mornings or Wednesdays 11:30-5:30 at the Church
Office (137 Queen St. S).
Proceeds from free-will offering: to support community music program. Up
to $500 will be match by FaithLife to support Historic St. Paul's Community
Cupboard. |
Dec 18
2011 |
Christmas
Worship, Pageant, & Dinner
@ Grace Lutheran Church, Kitchener
Everyone is invited to join us for our annual, traditional, turkey Christmas
Dinner. Guests are asked to please bring a dessert.
10:00 am — Children's Christmas Pageant
11:00 am — Divine Worship
12:00 pm — Christmas Dinner
Proceeds: toward the cost of the roof in the Narthex
FaithLife will match the free-will offering up to $500
RSVP by: December 11th to 519-742-7431
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Dec 19
2011 |
Longest Night
Service of Hope & Comfort
@ 7:00 pm — Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Kitchener
Please join us on this longest night for time together in
God's Word, prayer and music. Everyone is welcome!!
Tree of Remembrance & Hope: Please take a ribbon from the box and tie it
on the tree in remembrance. If you wish, write the name of a loved one on the
ribbon. In this way, the loss is recognized with another step in the journey of
healing and hope.
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Dec 23-27
2011 |
District Office Closed |
Dec 25
2011 |
Christmas Day
A Blessed Christmas to one
and all
from all of us at
Lutheran Church–Canada, East District. |
Dec 26
2011 |
Boxing Day
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Dec 30
2011 |
District Office Closed |
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2007:
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