A Congregation and a Building – 1880-2025

On August 31, 1879, the Rev. J. Lautenschlager of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Brant Twp, conducted the first Lutheran Service in Walkerton. The formal organization of the congregation took place on Sunday, January 18, 1880.

Prior to 1880, Lutherans in Walkerton and district were members of either St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Brant Twp., organized in 1877, or St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Carrick Twp., organized in 1862.

Family and friends are invited to join:

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walkerton, Ontario are Celebrating 145 years of Faith, Prayer, and Grace

Worship Sunday, May 4^th, 2025 at 3:00pm

(Please note no Sunday morning worship.)

Our Guest will be The Rev. Heather Spencer-Stoltz, Dean of the Georgian Bay Ministry Area

Offering for the celebration is designated as follows:
½ to Walkerton and District Food Bank and
½ to Saugeen Hospice

Followed by a catered dinner at 5:30pm at the Walkerton Legion. Buffet Dinner with all the trimmings

Information on Dinner Tickets please call – 519-881-0010 or email tlcwalkerton@wightman.ca

Join us on Monday, February 24 for an in-person conversation with Marie Wilson about her new book North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was critical to establishing a public record of the experiences of Survivors of residential schools and generated 94 Calls to Action for all areas of society to work towards reconciliation. Marie Wilson will speak about her time with the Commission, the ongoing need for truth, healing and justice for Indigenous people in Canada, and where we are today.

Journalist and author Cynthia Reyes will moderate.

Marie Wilson will be available to sign books afterward. Her book will be available for purchase on site.

Registration is free, but required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1223563624739

Organized by the Anglican Church in Canada, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the United Church in Canada.

Are you looking for an intentional Christian youth camp? Then consider joining us at SLYC (Summer Lutheran Youth Camp). We are a welcoming, affirming, relationship building experience of camp that brings together youth from across southwestern Ontario. Established in 1966, we have a rich history of fellowship, worship, learning, and fun activities. We gather on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron at Camp Kintail on August 24-29, 2025. Although many still think of us as a confirmation camp we have moved into creating space for our youth to come together in an intentional Christian community, creating space for them to feel safe, to be who God created them to be, building their leadership skills, and nurturing their relationship with God. Cost for the week is $725 by April 27 ($750 after that) which covers accommodations, food, and activities. If you’d like more information about camp,  or to register to join us, please contact slycregistrar@gmail.com for more information.

Click here to register.

CLAY

Youth ages 14-19 are invited to join us in Saskatoon this summer for the 2025 Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth National Gathering.  Youth who will be 13 by August 21st may also attend, but require special permission.

Check out www.facebook.com/claygathering where the most current CLAY information is posted.

In Person or Stream https://www.youtube.com/@mountzionworship9606/streams

Join us live or online for this unique service celebrating Black History Month. This year we welcome Bishop Carla Blakley and Bishop Ali Tote as guest presider and preacher. It’s all set to the rhythm of steel drums and offerings from the choir and soloists. Dancing in the aisles is encouraged! The service is followed by a feast of Caribbean delights. Sorry food is not included online.

For more information about Black History and our Lutheran response, please see Bishop Carla’s and our Racial Justice Committee’s announcement https://easternsynod.org/BHM2025/