Hate is a Failure of the Imagination: A Literary Collage

Goethe Institut Toronto Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church and Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Center present HATE IS A FAILURE OF IMAGINATION A LITERARY COLLAGE - AN ENCOURAGING TESTIMONY Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 7.00 pm Martin Luther Church…

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Experience the Christmas Play Behind the Scences

Dear children, dear parents, dear members and friends of our congregation, It is almost that time again: The rehearsals will begin for our annual Christmas Play, which as always, will take place during the joint service at 11:00 am on…

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MLC interviews: (4) Lay Preacher Tanya Zielke

Since January 2017, four of our members of the Martin Luther Church congregation are being trained as lay preachers: Katja Brittain, Friedrich Brunzema, Iris Schweiger and Tanya Zielke, whose interview follows below:   1) How long have you been coming…

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Thanksgiving Food Drive photo 2017

Thanksgiving Food Drive 2017

On Saturday, September 16th, the food bank and community lunch program run by the Wesley Mimico United Church (WMUC) returned to the basement of Martin Luther Church (MLC) after the summer, welcoming people of all ages, races and economic circumstances. The…

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Our Congregational Newsletter for October and November 2017

Our Congregational Newsletter for October and November 2017 is ready to download and read. In This Issue: Pastor Dr. Christian Ceconi writes “Celebrating like never before!” • Renovation Update • Thanksgiving Food Drive • Christmas Play: Call For Volunteers •…

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2017 500 Reformation Sunday March map Oct 29

Be a Part of the Reformation Events in Toronto

Come and Be a Part of the Reformation Events in Toronto leading up to Octobers end! You will have the chance to celebrate inspiring events and services around the commemoration of Reformation in Toronto. Make sure you don’t miss them!…

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MLC interviews : (3) Lay Preacher Katja Brittain

Since January 2017, four members of the Martin Luther Church congregation are being trained as lay preachers: Friedrich Brunzema, Tanya Zielke, Iris Schweiger and Katja Brittain, whose interview follows below. 1) How long have you been coming to the MLC?…

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Psalm Chanting

Psalms. Their origins date back thousands of years in the history of the Jewish, Egyptian, Christian communities. Liturgically, however, the old songs have not lost their power over all this time – we too, dear congregation, have paid homage to…

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The Renovation Continues

What have 19 volunteers done so far? Logged almost 200 hours of work Ducts are installed Walls painted Flooring installed Lights mounted Office staff and furniture moved back upstairs What do we still want to do? Completion of room below offices…

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Friedrich Brunzema

MLC interviews: (2) Lay Preacher Friedrich Brunzema

Since January 2017, four members of the Martin Luther Church congregation are being trained as lay preachers: Katja Brittain, Tanya Zielke, Iris Schweiger and Friedrich Brunzema, whose interview follows below. 1) How long have you been coming to the MLC?…

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Ecumenical Guesthouse 2017- Recap

On Tuesday June 5, 2017, we arrived in the historic town of Wittenberg, Germany. With the beautiful market square in the background, we made our way to our tent and introduced ourselves to the other congregation members from South Africa…

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The Renovation Begins

The back office hasn’t had a renovation since the 1980s, so it was ample time that the back office got a refresh with new paint, flooring and most importantly new ductwork. The ductwork was done very quickly in June and…

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MLC interviews: (1) Lay Preacher Iris Schweiger

Since January 2017, four members of the Martin Luther Church congregation are being trained as lay preachers: Katja Brittain, Friedrich Brunzema, Tanya Zielke and Iris Schweiger. Iris kindly consented to be the first interviewee for this news feature:   1)…

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Fundraising Update for the Back of Church Renovation

Fundraising Update Fundraising for Martin Luther Church's renovation project has made great progress so far thanks to the generosity of congregation members and friends of our church. As of July 2017, we have met 90% of our fundraising goal of…

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2017 Canada Summer Job intern

Summer Sunday Worship 2017

Summer is a special time at Martin Luther Church. The basement is alive with the daycare children all day. Our Canada Summer Job interns Jenny and Nicholas are working on special projects. Volunteers and local construction businesses are helping to…

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