Liturgy of the EucharistPlease note that for the next two years, the Archdiocesan focus will now be on 'Building Community.'During winter and spring flu season and throughout the year, many people avoid shaking hands in order to minimize transmission of colds and flu. Parishioners should not feel obligated to shake hands for the greeting during the Gathering Rite and the 'Peace' greeting during the Mass. Nor should anyone feel hurt if their neighbour does not extend their hand. It is important to show care and friendliness, but there are many other ways: a brief nod, a respectful bow, or a cheerful smile are all perfectly acceptable. Archdiocesan guidelines for H1N1 ('swine') flu precautions were promulgated in September 2010 for liturgy and for parish operations . 'Stage 1' precautions were put in place in 2009 but have since been suspended by the Archbishop's office. However, it is stressed that we should continue using hand sanitizers in the church and maintain good hygiene practices.Outside Volunteer OpportunitiesAssist people living in personal care homes in our area: Volunteers respond to varied needs, including assisting residents to come to Mass when it is held in their residence
We are formally known as Lutheran Church–Canada Financial Ministries, founded in 1983, better known by our trademark name, Lutheran Foundation Canada. The Foundation was formed to assist the member entities of Synod to manage, conserve, and be responsible for all legacies, bequests, endowments, foundations, annuity gifts, and all other trust funds of Synod. This service extends to all congregations, auxiliaries and service organizations that support the mission and ministry of Lutheran Church Canada.In the early part of this decade, it was decided to merge the District foundations into the Synodical foundation, thereby providing a single point of reference for foundation activity within LCC, improved service to individual members, and significant savings in management due to economies of scale. The Foundation's Board of Directors consists of two appointees from each District, three appointees by the Synod, and two advisory members - the President and Treasurer of Synod.In summary, the Foundation exists to support the various organizations of LCC, by soliciting major gifts for these organizations, primarily as part of an individual's Christian estate plan
Ebenezer Church, 607 Dynes Road, Burlington ONOctober 2426, 2014How can church musiciansorganists, pianists, and other instrumentalistshelp their congregations worship the LORD in spirit and in truth? How do we translate the principles of Reformed liturgy into faithful, vibrant worship? How can a variety of musical instruments support congregational singing? A conference is being planned for organists, pianists, pastors, office bearers, and anyone interested in the future of music in our worship services. Dr. Arjan DeVisser and Dr. Theo Lodder will be the plenary speakers on Friday evening and Saturday morning, after which we will participate in workshops that explore instrumental accompaniment, approaches to singing from the Book of Praise, then conclude with a panel discussion featuring our plenary speakers. On Sunday evening there will be a public event at 7:30pm, offering highlights from the conference and including a time of congregational singing.For more information and/or if you wish to register, please visit the conference website
Our Governance Lorenz Sallong Church PastorI grew up in a small town where fishing in the river is survival for us--a way of living. My father taught me how to fish using hooks, nets, baskets and spear guns. When we came to Canad,a someone taught me how to use the fishing rod and reel. He also told me what fish can be caught in one place or another at a given time. I would have been wasting my time fishing for nothing if I had no one to coach me how to fish... read more We are a congregation of born-again Christian believers whose main objective is to spread the Good News and make disciples of all nations. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Great Comforter promised by our Lord Jesus Christ, we will strive to preach the Word be it in season and out of season, and with great patience, correct, rebuke, and encourage everyone with good teaching. Mission StatementTo reach out to people for Christ, nurture and disciple them to Christ-like maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and mission in the world, for the glory of God
Our mission is to advance God's Kingdom, cooperating with His restoring work in our hearts, His equipping work in the Church, and His reconciling work in the world West End Christian Community (aka WECC) is a Church in Winnipeg's West End. We meet at 221 Hampton Street, just offPortage - one block west of Berry. We are a non-denominational, charismatic, Bible-believing Christian Church (translation: we love Jesus, follow the Bible, and believe in the Holy Spirit). We meet at 10:00 am for a potluck fellowship brunch, then we have a worship service beginning at 11:00 am.West End Christian Community is led by a team of pastoral leaders, namely Robert Baron, George Balaktsis, Andre Cyr and Vic Geddert. In addition to this pastoral leaders' team, there are many others who serve in various forms of leadership in our Church. The feeling is family, the worship is vibrant and participatory, and the teaching is Bible-based. If you don't already have a Church home, or if you want to learn more Jesus along with us, consider yourself invited