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A Message from the Council President
Your Council met on May 15. A highlight of the meeting was getting to know our three confirmands – Nathan, Matthew and Jakob. A picture of Council and the confirmands appears below. You can be proud of this group of confirmands who soundly defeated Council in a...
How were your donations used?
While this report focuses on Grace’s financial aspects, we can’t understate the unrecorded value of contributions of time and energy from members who have led and/or participated in the church’s operations and its projects. Without these efforts, the finances have...
How we work together with other congregations
We combine our resources with other Lutheran churches to do more than one church could do. Last year Grace contributed $ 17,650 (approximately 10% of operating fund income) to support this collaborative work of the Synod.
What is our Pastor’s role in administration?
One of my least favourite tasks as a pastor is administration, however it is a necessary component of pastoral ministry. For a congregation to fulfill its mission, there needs to be order and records. At the end of the previous year, Grace’s long-time secretary,...
How our Pastor connects with the wider church?
Wider Church / Interfaith As a pastor in the ELCIC, I also must stay connected with what’s known as the “wider church”. This connection usually happens through email and other mailed correspondence. However, sometimes I attend meetings with other clergy. From time...
How does the Treasurer act as a good steward of your donations?
Ray Henrickson, Treasurer. The treasurer’s role is about mission as much as it is about collecting the money, paying the bills and dealing with the bank.
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Upcoming Events
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Sunday, December 5, 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Oakville
In-person worship service in our Church building - please click to see mandatory COVID requirement to worship. • Oakville
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Grace Online
Property Team meeting (via Zoom) •
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Oakville
In-person worship service in our Church building - please click to see mandatory COVID requirement to worship. • Oakville
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Oakville
Online Council Meeting • Oakville
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Grace Lutheran Church, Oakville
In-person worship service in our Church building - please click to see mandatory COVID requirement to worship. • Oakville
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Friday, December 24, 2021
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, Oakville
Christmas Eve candle light service • Oakville