Announcements

September 14, 2025

Flowers are placed on the altar in gratitude for the wonders of God and the enormity of his love, patience and grace towards us, even as we try to live out our lives in ways that care his wonderful gift of creation.

Thank you! Thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday and lent a hand getting our grounds and our interior building cleaned and shined-up…just in time for our event this Saturday. All your efforts and donated time were greatly appreciated!

Our Block Party Celebration next Saturday: In celebration of our 65th Anniversary, we are throwing a block party for our neighbourhood this coming Saturday, September 20th from noon to 4 pm. We have a fabulous celebration planned, and we need YOU to volunteer for 2-hour shifts for the various stations so all that has been planned will run smoothly. There is a sign-up sheet on the Ushers table so please sign up as you are able. If you can’t manage a 2-hour shift, we do encourage your attendance to the event and encourage you to register by using the QR Code in the poster that follows, so we have an estimate of numbers. Come to the Party – for all is ready!!

“CEREALOUSLY” Giving: From now until September 20th (our Block Party) will be collecting boxes of cereal for the SHARE Society Food Bank. Boxes of any cereal are welcome. If donating oatmeal, please only the boxes of individual oatmeal packets. You will see the labelled bins in the Narthex for you to drop off your donations. SHARE Community Services will be joining us at our Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday September 20 and they will be hosting a table of information regarding the services they offer. When you attend our party, you may drop off your box of cereal at that time as well. Thank you for your ongoing generosity.

Feed the need & make a difference!

Installation Service for Bishop-Elect Larry Kochendorfer:  A service of installation for our new National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer, will be held on Saturday September 27th at Faith Lutheran Church in Winnipeg at 4 pm. You can also view a livestream of the service here. If you wish to send greetings directly to Bishop-elect Larry you can do so at lkochendorfer@elcic.ca. See poster on page 18 for all the information.

In Memoriam: We received the news this week that Bishop Lee Luetkehoelter passed away on September 7, 2025. Some of us will remember Bishop Lee from various relationships. Click here for a letter from MNO Synod Bishop Jason Zinko sharing more about Bishop Lee’s life and legacy.  

 ELCJHL Appeal: The ELCIC is launching an appeal to support the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Our goal is to raise $50,000. To read a letter about the appeal from  National Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop-elect Larry Kochendorfer and Eastern Synod Bishop Carla Blakley, please click here.

ignYte Return it Express Account: You’re invited to support our ignYte Youth Ministry 

with your recyclables. See the instructions on the bulletin board.

ELCIC News:

Season of Creation Events and Activities

September 1st marks the beginning of the Season of Creation. This year’s theme “Peace with Creation” calls us to protect and nurture Creation in peace, working in partnership with others and passing this responsibility on to future generations. We are once again celebrating the Season of Creation. Take note of the following activities and opportunities to be involved.

  • We will mark the Sundays from September 7 to October 5 with a focus on the season’s theme. 
  • We are inviting you to submit photos of what “Peace with Creation” means to you. You can submit your photos in the largest file size possible to pastor Eric at erickrushel@gmail.com.
  • You are also invited to write your prayer for creation on paper doves, which will be used to create a Peace with Creation mobile. 
  • We are challenging you to find a different way to travel to church on Sunday, that reduces your use of fossil fuels (e.g. public transit, walking, carpooling, etc.)
  • We will be showing the Movie “The Letter” on the evening of September 17th at 7 pm at the church. This movie documents Pope Francis’s passion for creation care as expressed in his encyclical Laudato Si’. Discussion to follow. All are welcome.
  • We’re encouraging you to sign a petition calling for a Global Plastics Treaty. See the article in the September newsletter and sign the petition here: https://action.earthday.org/global-plastics-treaty
  • On October 5th we will be celebrating with a virtual blessing of pets. Instructions on submitting pictures to follow.
  •   New Issue of Consensus: The most recent issue of Consensus: A Canadian Journal of Public Theology, jointly produced by Martin Luther University College and Lutheran Theological Seminary, was published last week online: https://scholars.wlu.ca/consensus/ . The issue commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and offers Lutheran reflections on the Nicene Creed.
  • Luther Lecture: The annual Luther Lecture sponsored by Luther College, Regina will be on September 29 at 7:30 pm SASK Time. Click here for more details.

Compassionate Justice & Creation Care: 

  • LWF Call for COP30 Delegation: The ELCIC is seeking a rep under 30 years of age to the LWF delegation for COP30. For more information click here.
  • World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel: September 20-26 is observed by the World Council of Churches as the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. For resources click here.
  • LWF Statement Calls for End to War in Ukraine: For the full statement, please click here.
  • LTS Course – A Theology and Ethic of Healthcare: LTS is offering a course on the theology and ethic of healthcare, exploring themes such as:  ο      Spiritual care in modern healthcare
    • Aging, disability, and dignity
    • Theologies of suffering and hope
    • Ethical questions around end-of-life planning, including MAiD

The course starts September 27. More information can be found here.