...to learn about faith and life in church. Frequency and location of meetings will be determined in consultation with families. Please contact Pastor Nkanyiso Kingdom Maphumulo (who is covering for Pastor Annika Klappert for one year on a part-time basis),…
and their caregivers. Whether you are new to Toronto, or just haven't been downtown since COVID lockdown (or longer), wouldn't you want to get (re)acquainted with the city in the comfort of a plush air-conditioned coach bus? Come experience a…
is ready to read. Download. Published August 8, 2024 Inside: • Pastor Annika Klappert's Devotion • Congratulations & Goodbye to Pastor Annika Klappert (maternity leave) • Welcoming a new ministry team • Flooding: Urgent Appeal • Reports President & Financial…
On 16th July 2024, the Martin Luther Church suffered extensive flood damage in the basements of the Church itself as well as of the 5 Superior Ave building due to the record rainfall. The Church council and office continue the painstaking…
On July 16, 2024, Martin Luther Church suffered considerable flood damage in the church basement and at the 5 Superior Ave building due to record rainfall. It will still take some time to get a full understanding of the true…
UPDATE: Photos from the worship service and the backyard reception July 14, 2024 - Congratulations! A new life is in process. Pastor Annika Klappert will be starting her maternity/parental leave on August 1, 2024 and we look forward to…
Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church recently completed an extensive renovation that included an upgrade of the church foyer. Effective July 1, the foyer is available to rent for gatherings of up to 25 people. We welcome community events and small…
UPDATE: We enjoyed an outdoor service and picnic at Amos Waites Park on Sun June 16, 2024. It was a beautiful day to pray in the four directions, sing, collect natural elements inspired by the creation story, share food, games,…
UPDATE: We thank everyone who helped at and attended the UEFA EURO Team Germany Football (soccer) Watch Parties which raised money for our church. Although Germany lost in the quarter finals, we had a great time! This was our second…
UPDATE: (printed in Summer Newsletter) What did we learn about the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishnaabe? We were introduced to the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishnaabe over 7 weeks, May 26-July 7, 2024 in our Radio Devotions, Sermons…
UPDATE May 19, 2024 We enjoyed a wonderful service including an insightful sermon from Pastor Annika Klappert (https://youtu.be/uPRFEmHosP8), a performance by our Church Choir under the direction of Linda Marcinkus (https://youtu.be/hkTl82WATKY), an Affirmation of Faith, and Holy Communion. We could…
Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 7 pm Dinner Church with guest speaker Katja Brittain on topic of acts of kindness and gratitude Dinner Church by the Lake involves a simple meal and a short devotion based on the community meals…
UPDATE Our second annual Mother's Day Bake Sale was a resounding success. We sold out within 30 minutes! A big thank you to all the bakers who made something for the sale, as well as our shoppers and supporters. There…
UPDATE: Ascension Day greetings from Toronto on Thursday May 9, 2024! We welcomed around 25 participants from our church and partner churches (St. George's Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church) to an Ascension Service in German. It was a great…
is ready to read. Download. Inside: • Pastor Annika Klappert Devotion • AGM Summary • Church Council 2024-2025 Installed • Building Project Before and After • Upcoming Community Events • World Day of Prayer at MLC • Service Schedule April…
UPDATE: March 31, 2024 - Here, some photos of our Easter Sunday sunrise service in Humber Bay Park West, followed by Easter breakfast, followed by 10:00 am bilingual English-German family worship service. Below a video, presenting a story of how…
UPDATE: March 29, 2024 - Good Friday Church Choir sings under the direction of Linda Marcinkus, our organist and choir director: "Jesu, denk an mich wenn du gehst zu deinem Vater." -Jacques Berthier, Lent Taizé 2022 - in a Medley…
UPDATE Background Please bring some food to share for a potluck. All are welcome to our Maundy Thursday Dinner Church on March 28, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Join us as we eat a bread-focused meal, listen to songs from our…
NEXT ONE:Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7:30 to 8:15 pm on Zoom in German. DELKINA = Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Konferenz in Nordamerika The first and last week of Lent we will meet on Zoom together with the German-speaking DELKINA congregations about…
NEXT ONE: On Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm we will meet for Bible Study with our friends in the congregations of Martin Luther Church Ottawa and the German Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. to reflect on bible texts…