Here the sermon from All Saints Sunday on November 3, 2024 at the bilingual German-English service led by our Vicar Alice Rothgordt – The Story of Thomas -, and, the Rembrance of our members and friends who have passed away…
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of another terrific Martin Luther Church Christmas Bazaar on December 1, 2024! Christmas Bazaar 2024 We had plenty of delicious food to fill our bellies from soup to sausages and all the…
UPDATE November 3, 2024: At Dinner Church Wednesday October 30, 2024 we offered a simple service around a table in the church nave which included music, a reflection by Vicar Alice Rothgordt, prayers and a delicious potluck with contributions from…
Vicar Alice Rothgordt led HOLY COMMUNION in our church on German Thanksgiving Sunday October 6, 2024. We will hear her FIRST SERMON in the service led by her on Reformation Sunday October 27, 2024. She will continue these services twice…
UPDATE October 29, 2024: Our church council and rental committee have chosen a new tenant for the 1-bedroom apartment at 5 Superior Ave. Please keep everyone who was involved in this process in your prayers, especially those who renovated the…
Update: Pastor Nkanyiso led his FIRST WORSHIP SERVICE with us this past Sunday September 22. 2024... and will continue these once a month. Come by to catch his thoughtful sermons. Pastor Nkanyiso Kingdom Maphumulo is covering for Pastor Annika Klappert's…
UPDATE October 21, 2024 Hurry! It's not too late to join the Confirmation Class of 2025! Our first meeting was on October 19th. Our next meeting is Saturday November 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm Each meeting will continue to be…
UPDATE Oct 6, 2024: Cancelled due to lack of sign-ups. Rescheduling for the Spring 2025 Original Post August 9, 2024: Whether you are new to Toronto, or just haven't been downtown since COVID lockdown (or longer), wouldn't you want to…
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 October 13, 2024: Congratulations to Pastor Annika Klappert and her husband Tim Büchner who welcomed a healthy baby girl, Elisabeth Marisol, on October 4, 2024. 7 pounds and 4 ounces. We wish them well on this exciting new path…
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…