St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Kitchener ON
N2A 1Y9
Who we are
At St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church you will find a caring and loving church community that has been located in Kitchener since 1940. We worship, work and join together in fellowship in a spirit of Christian unity. Our church community is full of diversity, with each person bringing his or her own talents, gifts and viewpoints to share. As children of God, we believe we are enriched by all visitors and members.
MISSION STATEMENT
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all people through the proclamation of the Word, the celebration of the Sacraments and through service in Christ’s name.
MISSION STATEMENT
To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all people through the proclamation of the Word, the celebration of the Sacraments and through service in Christ’s name.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Heike Toeller
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(519) 893-6190
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Heike Toeller
Administration
Admin Name:
Helga Morrison
Admin Position:
Office Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
(519) 893-6190
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Helga Morrison
Mailing Address
317 Franklin St N
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A 1Y9
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A 1Y9
St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Times
Worship Service and Children's Program (Sunday School) take place Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Online Worship Services:
http://www.stlukeslutheran.ca/worship-services/
You can worship from home via St. Peter’s Lutheran in Kitchener, televised on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month (alternating with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian) at 10:00 am on CTV Bell Fibe 201/1201; Bell Satellite 584; Rogers Cable 12/109; Shaw Direct 67/369; or St. Matthews Lutheran in Kitchener Golden Hour radio broadcast at 11:00 am on “Faith FM” 93.7.
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Online Worship Services:
http://www.stlukeslutheran.ca/worship-services/
You can worship from home via St. Peter’s Lutheran in Kitchener, televised on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month (alternating with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian) at 10:00 am on CTV Bell Fibe 201/1201; Bell Satellite 584; Rogers Cable 12/109; Shaw Direct 67/369; or St. Matthews Lutheran in Kitchener Golden Hour radio broadcast at 11:00 am on “Faith FM” 93.7.
It's been more than 3 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church History
The celebration of our church family began on Christmas Eve 1939 in a rented house, with fifteen people attending. Within a week, a Sunday Church School program was organized with 24 students and teachers. It was felt that this mission congregation could serve the growing population on the east side of Kitchener – and grow it did.
On September 8, 1940, St. Luke’s was formally organized. Rev. Homer Berner was called as the first pastor of the congregation.
Looking toward the future to continue its ministry, land was purchased at the corner of Delroy and King Streets for the construction of a new church. The groundbreaking service was held in June 1941, with the dedication of the new church that could seat 140 members in November of that same year. By its 10th anniversary, the congregation’s membership had grown to 347 baptized members.
By February 1955, the membership had grown so large that the Sunday School classes were held at Sunnyside Public School. With the congregation continuing to outgrow its current facility, construction of the current church on Franklin Street was begun. On November 11, 1962, the last service was held at the King Street location. On March 31, 1963, the original 1941 cornerstone and the 1963 cornerstone were laid at the new church. On May 1, 1963, the new building of St. Luke’s was dedicated.
As the congregation continued to grow, thoughts turned to an addition to the current church building, which included a fellowship hall. Early in 1980, construction of the addition began, with the service of dedication being in October 1980.
Throughout the years, the members of St. Luke’s have been able to carry out a ministry of Christian witness in a variety of ways. In 2015 the congregation celebrated 75 years of mission and ministry.
The baptized membership of the congregation in 2013 totaled 688.
On September 8, 1940, St. Luke’s was formally organized. Rev. Homer Berner was called as the first pastor of the congregation.
Looking toward the future to continue its ministry, land was purchased at the corner of Delroy and King Streets for the construction of a new church. The groundbreaking service was held in June 1941, with the dedication of the new church that could seat 140 members in November of that same year. By its 10th anniversary, the congregation’s membership had grown to 347 baptized members.
By February 1955, the membership had grown so large that the Sunday School classes were held at Sunnyside Public School. With the congregation continuing to outgrow its current facility, construction of the current church on Franklin Street was begun. On November 11, 1962, the last service was held at the King Street location. On March 31, 1963, the original 1941 cornerstone and the 1963 cornerstone were laid at the new church. On May 1, 1963, the new building of St. Luke’s was dedicated.
Throughout the years, the members of St. Luke’s have been able to carry out a ministry of Christian witness in a variety of ways. In 2015 the congregation celebrated 75 years of mission and ministry.
The baptized membership of the congregation in 2013 totaled 688.
Help my unbelief
Dear God, help my unbelief. When I'm in pain, I forget that you care about me. I forget that you have helped me through my trials. I forget that you hold me in your arms to keep me safe. I forget that you are feeling my pain with me. I forget that you love me, I forget that I am important to you. Show me your presence - let me feel your enveloping love. Heal my hurting soul. Thank you for staying with me even in my unbelief.
St Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 15th of September, 2020
