The Visiting Ministry Team Continues To Stay in Touch
“Call me again soon” I hear this often when I talk to a senior of our congregation. But despite my promise to do so, weeks might go by before I pick up the phone again. The goal of the Visiting…
Our Congregational Newsletter for Thanksgiving October 2021
Let us give thanks! ... is ready to download and read… Pastor Annika Klappert's October 2021 devotion "Inspired to do good deeds" In this Issue: • Introducing Pastor Annika Klappert • An update on our Visiting Ministry • Thanksgiving Food…
Pastor Annika Klappert introduces herself
I’m Annika Klappert and I am officially serving this lovely congregation as pastor since August 1st, 2021. After some problems with the immigration process due to the Corona pandemic, I finally arrived in Toronto on the 8th of September 2021.…
New in Canada evening Friday Oct 1 at 7pm at Martin Luther Church
In 5 minutes, experts give tips and insights about living and working in Canada: How does the tax system work? Where do you shop? Where do I get a Canadian Drivers License? Where can I find German churches? Which school…
Join Dinner Church by the Lake on Wed Sept 22 at 7PM
... with guest speaker Rachel Reesor, Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment On Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm, we will gather at our church for a time of sharing in the Word, prayer, and learning with Rachel…
Freshwater Plastic Waste Be Gone – our confirmand Michelle is taking action
Just this past August 14, 2021, a group of us ventured out and worked on cleaning up our shoreline around the Humber Bay Park Etobicoke Point and it was exhilarating. The title of the event was Shoreline Tidy Up. At…
Pastor Klappert’s September Devotion – Building Upon our House of God
I think back on how well prepared I stood with my hopes high at the Frankfurt Airport in Germany at the check-in counter a month ago, holding a thick folder full of documents – and how frustrating it was then…
Pray for open doors and Pastor Klappert’s safe arrival -message from Iris, Council President
Hallelujah! A real alleluia! … We have a reason to celebrate! The visa application for Pastor Annika Klappert and her husband Tim Büchner was successful. They will arrive on the first available flight - which will be September 8, 2021.…
Your Community Pantry – is now open and ready to serve the public in front of the church
The "Take Some, Share Some" motto this summer 2021 has been the universal message between our "Grow Some Good" and "Your Community Pantry" projects. It signifies giving what you can, and taking what you need. Everyone in the community is…
Beverages and Blessings Mon & Fri at 4pm with our summer students
For over 8 weeks now, Mondays and Fridays at 4:00 pm in front of the church, Beverages and Blessings continue to be a success. We have evolved from serving great home-baked bread, tasty pastries, and home-brewed iced teas, to canned…
Shoreline Tidy-Up a success! 83.1 lbs of garbage collected
Update: On Saturday August 14, 2021, a whole team got together at Etobicoke Point (Lake Ontario - Humber Bay Park West) for a shoreline clean up and we all worked hard and gathered a total of 83.1 lbs of garbage.…
Sundae Sunday – OUTSIDE in front of the church – July 25th
On Sunday July 25, 2021 from 1 to 2 pm meet us for Sundae Sunday- ice cream and other cold treats - OUTSIDE in front of the church! As of August 1, 2021, Pastor Annika Klappert will take over for…
Dinner Church meet us OUTSIDE in front of church on Wed Jul 21st
Dinner Church involves a simple meal and service based on the community meals of the early Christians. We have moved from Online (during the pandemic) to OUTSIDE in front of the Church!! Wednesday, July 21 2021 at 7:00 pm, will be…
Service on August 8th ONLINE Welcoming Pastor Annika Klappert and Thank you Pastor Dr. Gerhard Hille
UPDATE: as mentioned in our Prayer for the People last Sunday, our new Pastor Annika Klappert and her husband were not allowed to leave Germany last Tuesday July 27, 2021 due to COVID travel restrictions. Church Council met on Thursday,…
Heartfelt thanks from the Parsonage with Love … Vicar Adam
... A reflection by Vicar Adam McComb ... My refuge, my Ark has been the parsonage and both the Martin Luther Church and Mimico area communities. The rain stopped, the skies cleared, and a rainbow formed. This Rainbow Covenant captured…
Our Congregational Newsletter for Summer 2021
is ready to download and read… In this Issue: • Vicar Adam McComb's Devotion and Reflection on the Parsonage • Welcoming Pastor Annika Klappert • Thanking Pastor Dr. Gerhard Hille and Margret Hille • Community and Congregation Projects • Update…
Summer worship series featuring our stained glass windows
This is another part of our experience of COVID-19 on our detour - the church, for many, is far away. In this case I don't mean the church as a spiritual institution, but simply the building. Vicar Adam McComb and…
Our Congregational Newsletter for Easter 2021
is ready to download and read… In this Issue: • Vicar Adam McComb's Lent devotion • Looking back at a very unconventional year 2020 • A call to action • Services coming up online for Holy Week and Easter 2021…
Holy Week and Easter 2021 Schedule
Map to Humber Bay Park West - Etobicoke Point Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Celebration and 7:30 Easter Celebration followed by an Easter Egg hunt with Vicar Adam McComb. Two outdoor Easter celebrations will…
World Day of Prayer, March 5, 2021 at 11:00 am on Zoom
This year we are celebrating the country Vanuatu and the theme is “Build on a Strong Foundation”. The English meeting on Friday March 5, 2021 at 11:00 am, hosted by Wesley Mimico United Church, will have a one hour video…