WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM? and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

3,000 kms is an enormous size for a circuit in LCC. Circuits are normally a distance that can be driven in 1-3 hours from end to end, and people can get to know other people, pastors and churches fairly easily. Our Ottawa Circuit is by far the most spread out in LCC, with 19 congregations serving in both official languages at 23+ preaching points in 6 provinces over three time-zones… whew!

Despite all that, we are bound together in part exactly because we have these great distances in common; yet we have been bound together even more strongly by a common confession of faith given to us by the Spirit through the Word, that is stronger than mere human ties. So we continue to work together as God gives us opportunity and to gather and rejoice in our unity and fellowship at these Circuit Forums twice a year, in person as we can and thankful for the ability to join together online when in person is not possible.

This Saturday May 23rd, 2026, come join us to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, to learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches and missions (and chaplains!) of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

COME HEAR, SING, PARTICIPATE and GROW TOGETHER

Last Fall, we met at St Luke Lutheran Church in Ottawa, Ontario, and we are so thankful for their hospitality.

This Spring 2026, our gracious hosts are the people and pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petawawa. There are always changes in our circuit, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too even if they can’t travel to Ottawa. We will provide for online participation as well as we can. Our Guest Speaker Panel will consist of pastors of our own Ottawa Circuit congregations who will be helping us to get a good sense of the Church’s business as each congregation sends two delegates to the 2026 LCC Synodical Convention in Winnipeg MB, including the Resolutions we will be voting on there, Q+As on elections, and how-tos to help delegates participate in the conversations there. We only meet together once every four years, so we need to make the best of the opportunity to serve and encourage one another and to walk together in confessing the Christian Faith clearly and loudly to the wider Church and the world. Of course we will also share and receive news from the around the Synod, the East Region, and our Ottawa Circuit, including from your area, and, we hope, from your church on how the ministry and mission are faring among you! All this will take place in person — you are welcome to join us online too — but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(though our circuit spans 3 time zones – Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland – all times below are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
2026 Spring Circuit Forum and Convocation
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petawawa, Ont.

Topic and Bible Study: The business of the Church at the upcoming 2026 LCC Synodical Convention

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship

10:00 – Opening worship

10:45 – 12:30 – Sessions 1+2 — TBD

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch and fellowship time together

1:00 – 3:00 – Sessions 3+4 – TBD

3:00 – Closing prayer and benediction

3:15 – Tidy up and head home!

Resources on our topic:

2026 LCC Convention Information Webpage

Archived 2022 LCC Convention Website (including what we discussed and decided last time and lots of videos)

ARE YOU A… (click on the triangle to learn more)

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petawawa, Ont, for being willing to host this Circuit Forum, to Pr Habermas from Christ for taking on pastoral duties at the Forum, and to the supporters who are helping provide refreshments and lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below. God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM? and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

3,000 kms is an enormous size for a circuit in LCC. Circuits are normally a distance that can be driven in 1-3 hours from end to end, and people can get to know other people, pastors and churches fairly easily. Our Ottawa Circuit is by far the most spread out in LCC, with 19 congregations serving in both official languages at 23+ preaching points in 6 provinces over three time-zones… whew!

Despite all that, we are bound together in part exactly because we have these great distances in common; yet we have been bound together even more strongly by a common confession of faith given to us by the Spirit through the Word, that is stronger than mere human ties. So we continue to work together as God gives us opportunity and to gather and rejoice in our unity and fellowship at these Circuit Forums twice a year, in person as we can and thankful for the ability to join together online when in person is not possible.

This Saturday October 25th, 2025, come join us to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, to learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches and missions (and chaplains!) of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

COME HEAR, SING, PARTICIPATE and GROW TOGETHER

Last Spring, we met at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Locksley, and we are so thankful for their hospitality.

This Fall 2025, our gracious hosts are the people and pastor of St Luke Lutheran Church, Ottawa, ON. There are always changes in our circuit, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too even if they can’t travel to Ottawa. We will provide for online participation as well as we can. Our Guest Speaker, our own Rev. Paul Williams, will be joining us to help us learn to know, confess and apply the Doctrine of the Three Estates (Church, Family, and Government) in our lives and as we strive to understand and find our place in the world around us. All this will take place in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(though our circuit spans 3 time zones – Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland – all times below are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
2025 Spring Circuit Forum and Convocation
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ottawa, ON.

Topic and Bible Study: The Doctrine of the Three Estates: How God calls us to live in Church, Family and State

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship

10:00 – Opening worship

10:45-11:30 – Session 1 – Guest Speaker Pr Paul Williams, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley, and author of Church, Family and State in Contemporary Canada – PART 1: Bible Study

11:30-12:00 – Session 2 – News from Synod and Region

12:00-1:00 – Lunch and fellowship time together

1:00-2:15 – Session 3 – Guest Speaker Pr Paul Williams, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley, and author of Church, Family and State in Contemporary Canada – PART 2: Application and Discussion

Break

2:30 – 3:00 – Session 4 – News and Reports from around the Circuit

3:00 – Closing prayer and benediction

3:15 – Tidy up and head home!

Resources on our topic:

* Church, Family and State in Contemporary Canada – eBook by Rev. Paul Williams

* The Three Estates Infographic – shared on Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller’s site

* Mission and Vocation: Where has God called you to serve – Canadian Lutheran article by Rev Jacob Quast, Director of LCC Domestic Missions

ARE YOU A… (click on the triangle to learn more)

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ottawa, for being willing to host this Circuit Forum, to Pr Astley from St. Luke for taking on pastoral duties at the Forum, and to the supporters who are helping provide refreshments and lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below. God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

THIS EVENT IS NOW PAST — AND IT WAS GREAT!

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM? and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

3,000 kms is an enormous size for a circuit in LCC. Circuits are normally a distance that can be driven in 1-3 hours from end to end, and people can get to know other people, pastors and churches fairly easily. Our Ottawa Circuit is by far the most spread out in LCC, with 16 congregations serving in both official languages at 22+ preaching points in 6 provinces over three time-zones… whew!

Despite all that, we are bound together in part exactly because we have these great distances in common; yet we have been bound together even more strongly by a common confession of faith given to us by the Spirit through the Word, that is stronger than mere human ties. So we continue to work together as God gives us opportunity and to gather and rejoice in our unity and fellowship at these Circuit Forums twice a year, in person as we can and thankful for the ability to join together online when in person is not possible.

This Saturday April 5th, 2025, come join us to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, to learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches and missions (and chaplains!) of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

COME HEAR, SING, PARTICIPATE and GROW TOGETHER

Last Fall, we met at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Ottawa, and we are so thankful for their hospitality.

This Spring 2025, our gracious hosts are the people and pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley (Pembroke), ON. There are always changes in our circuit, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too even if they can’t travel to Ottawa. We will provide as good an online participation as possible. Our Guest Speaker, Rev. Jacob Quast, will be joining us to help us learn about the work of LCC Domestic Missions (read more…) and to lead us in Bible Study. All this will take place in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(though our circuit spans 3 time zones – Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland – all times below are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
2025 Spring Circuit Forum and Convocation
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley (Pembroke), ON.

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship

10:00 – Opening worship – Preacher: Rev. Paul Williams, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley

10:30-12:30 – Session 1 – Guest Speaker Pr Jacob Quast, LCC Director of Domestic Missions, including Bible study

12:30-1:30 – Lunch and fellowship time together

1:30-2:20 – Session 2 – News and Reports from around the Circuit

Break

2:30 – 3:00 – Session 3 – Discussion of Canadian Lutheran article “The Office of Discouragement” (with paper copies of the article)

3:00 – Closing prayer and benediction

3:15 – Tidy up and head home!

ARE YOU A… (click on the triangle to learn more)

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley, for being willing to host this Circuit Forum, to Pr Williams from Grace for taking on pastoral duties at the Forum, and to the supporters who are helping provide refreshments and lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below. God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed. The even was great – see you next time!

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM? and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

3,000 kms is an enormous size for a circuit in LCC. Circuits are normally a distance that can be driven in 1-3 hours from end to end, and people can get to know other people, pastors and churches fairly easily. Our Ottawa Circuit is by far the most spread out in LCC, with 16 congregations serving in both official languages at 22+ preaching points in 6 provinces over three time-zones… whew!

Despite all that, we are bound together in part exactly because we have these great distances in common; yet we have been bound together even more strongly by a common confession of faith given to us by the Spirit through the Word, that is stronger than mere human ties. So we continue to work together as God gives us opportunity and to gather and rejoice in our unity and fellowship at these Circuit Forums twice a year, in person as we can and thankful for the ability to join together online when in person is not possible.

This Saturday October 19th, 2024, come join us to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, to learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches and missions (and chaplains!) of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

COME HEAR, SING, PARTICIPATE and GROW TOGETHER

Last Spring, we met at Christ Lutheran Church in Petawawa, and we are so thankful for their hospitality.

This Fall 2024, our gracious hosts are the people and pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ottawa ON. There are always changes in our circuit, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too even if they can’t travel to Ottawa. We will provide as good an online participation as possible. Our Guest Speaker, Rev. Padre Vic Morris, will be joining us to help us learn about the work of LCC’s military chaplains (read more…) and how we can care for Military families in and around our congregations and to lead us in Bible Study. All this will take place in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(though our circuit spans 3 time zones – Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland – all times below are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
2024 Fall Circuit Forum and Convocation
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ottawa ON
(Note: The church parking lot is at the read of the building, and accessible from Melbourne Avenue.)

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship

10:00 – Opening worship – Preacher: Rev. Milton Lam, pastor of Christ Risen Lutheran Church, Kanata

10:45 – 12:15 – Session 1 – Rev. Padre Vic Morris, on the work we are doing together as the Body of Christ in LCC through LCC’s military chaplains (read more…) and how we can care for Military families in and around our congregations – Presentation and Bible Study

12:15 pm – 1pm – Lunch and fellowship time together

1pm – 2pm – Session 2 – Our Life and Work together (“Reports” and “Business”)

2pm – 3pm – Session 3 – Continued discussion on “An Open Letter to the Pastor in a Post-Christian world by Gene Veith” — Don’t loose hope: times are changing – but can you see the new opportunities?

3pm – Closing prayer and benediction

3:15pm – Tidy up and head home!

ARE YOU A… (click on the triangle to learn more)

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to Our Saviour Lutheran Church for being willing to host this Circuit Forum, to Pr Lam from Christ Risen in Kanata for taking on pastoral duties at the Forum, and to the supporters who are helping provide refreshments and lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below. God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

This event is now past. It was great!

Watch the Installation Service of Rev. Jacob Quast as LCC Director of Domestic Missions and join with all LCC in thanksgiving, prayers and praises for God’s saving gifts in Jesus Christ and the work to come by the work of the Holy Spirit!

WINNIPEG – On May 5, Rev. Jacob Quast was installed as Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Director of Domestic Missions. He began work at LCC’s synodical office in Winnipeg on May 1. “As I enter this new position, it is with deep humility for the trust that is being shown me by Synod to undertake such a responsibility,” Rev. Quast said… (READ MORE from the Canadian Lutheran article.)

Getting to Know LCC’s New Director of Domestic Missions

Rev. Jacob Quast answers 7 questions about himself and his new role as LCC’s Director of Domestic Missions. (READ MORE from the Canadian Lutheran article of June 6, 2024)

Prayers for Ministry, Missions and Outreach

+ + + To God alone be all glory
and the Good News of His Salvation in Christ
be to all people everywhere! + + +

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM? and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

3,000 kms is an enormous size for a circuit in LCC. Circuits are normally a distance that can be driven in 1-3 hours from end to end, and people can get to know other people, pastors and churches fairly easily. Our Ottawa Circuit is by far the most spread out in LCC, with 16 congregations serving in both official languages at 22+ preaching points in 6 provinces over three time-zones… whew!

Despite all that, we are bound together in part exactly because we have these great distances in common; yet we have been bound together even more strongly by a common confession of faith given to us by the Spirit through the Word, that is stronger than mere human ties. So we continue to work together as God gives us opportunity and to gather and rejoice in our unity and fellowship at these Circuit Forums twice a year, in person as we can and thankful for the ability to join together online when in person is not possible.

This Saturday May 11th, 2024, come join us to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, to learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches and missions (and chaplains!) of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

Last Fall 2023, we met at St Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ottawa, and we are so thankful for their hospitality.

This Spring 2024, our gracious hosts are the people and pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Petawawa, ON. There are always changes in our circuit, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too even if they can’t travel to Petawawa. We will provide as good an online participation as possible. Our Guest Speaker, Rev. Mark L Smith, Director of LCC International Missions, will be joining us to talk about to help us learn about the International Mission work of LCC and lead us in Bible Study in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(though our circuit spans 3 time zones – Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland – all times below are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

LCC’s Ottawa Circuit
2024 Spring Circuit Forum and Convocatgion
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petawawa Ont

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship

10:00 – Opening worship – Preacher: Rev. Matthew Habermas, pastor of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Petawawa

10:45 – 12:15 – Session 1 – Rev. Mark L Smith, Director of LCC International Missions, on the work we pray for and support as the Body of Christ through the International Mission Work of Lutheran Church-Canada – Presentation and Bible Study

12:15 pm – 1pm – Lunch and fellowship time together

1pm – 2pm – Session 2 – Our Life and Work together (“Reports” and “Business”)

2pm – 3pm – Session 3 – Discussion on “An Open Letter to the Pastor in a Post-Christian world by Gene Veith” — Don’t loose hope: times are changing – but can you see the new opportunities?

3pm – Closing prayer and benediction

3:15pm – Tidy up and head home!

ARE YOU A…

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC congregation in the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2024 Spring Circuit Forum!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person or online by end of day, Sunday May 4th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!
• Each congregation of our Circuit is asked to send at least one lay delegate and one pastoral delegate (whether in person or online) as they are your ears and your voice in case any decisions need to be made and to bring news and opportunities back to those who could not attend.
• Did you know? These Official Congregational Delegates may be entitled to have their transportation costs covered if needed through a circuit-wide cost-sharing assessment program. (Please ask if you are unsure or have questions.)
• Please let us know in the comment box below if you know you will arrive late or need to leave early to help us plan the day.

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC or LCMS church NOT part of the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2024 Spring Circuit Forum too!
• Please register below and indicate your home church’s name in the comment box.
• We would be glad to have you with us (in person or online) and will get back to you with additional details if needed!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person or online by end of day, Sunday May 4th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!

To register to attend in person or online, please complete the form below.

For online attendees, we will send out a link to join before the day of the Forum.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and to Pastor Habermas for being willing to host this Circuit Forum and to the ladies and other supporters who are helping provide refreshments and a lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below.God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

Registration is now closed. The Forum was fantastic! Great sermon (Pr Habermas), great speaker and Bible Study (Pr Smith), and great reports and updates shared from across the circuit and beyond!

Next Forum will be at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Oct 19 2024 – see you there!

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM?
and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

People, deaconal workers and pastors from across our 3,000 km-wide Ottawa Circuit with 22+ preaching points in 6 provinces will gather this Saturday October 21st 2023 in person and online to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

There have been a number of changes in our circuit since we met last Spring in Pembroke, including some you may not have heard about – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

• Host congregation & location:  
  St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ottawa
  ( Map & Directions: 326 MacKay St., Ottawa, ON )
• When: Saturday October 21, 2023 (see schedule and registration instructions below) 
• Preacher: Rev. Aaron Astley, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church
• Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. David Somers, LCC Missionary-at-Large to francophones
• Topic for presentation and discussion:

“DYNAMITE! LCC Mission and outreach in 2023
in Quebec and beyond”

DYNAMITE ! God’s Word is living and life-giving :  the Gospel  is the power (this word in Greek is the root for the word dynamite!) of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16) that explodes and blows away old  death-bearing structures – those stifling, sinful, rut and routine-ridden habits – and disrupts sin in us to give way to God’s new creation, new thought, new life ! That is what occurs wherever the Word takes hold, and so of course  through you in the form of Lutheran Church Canada’s French Ministries. Come and hear how this is happening even at this very moment that you are reading these lines !

This is a great topic for us as we gather to consider our work individually and as the body of Christ in His Churches of the Ottawa Circuit and beyond.

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too. We will provide the as good online participation as possible. Our Guest Speaker Mr David Friesen will be joining us in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(all times are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship
10:00 – Opening worship
– Preacher: Rev. Aaron Astley, pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ottawa
10:45 – Session 1 : Guest speaker and discussion: LCC Missionary-at-Large to francophones – Topic for presentation and discussion:

“LCC Mission and outreach in 2023 in Quebec and beyond”

12:00 Lunch (please register below) and fellowship
12:45 Hymn sing
1:00 – Session 2 – News, business, opportunities and discussion
2:30 – Session 3 – Bible Study – Pastor Matthew Habermas, Christ Lutheran Church, Pembroke
3:00 – Closing brief worship
3:15 – Blessings and farewell

ARE YOU A…

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC congregation in the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2023 Fall Circuit Forum!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person by Sunday October 15th, or for online by Thursday October 19th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!
• Each congregation of our Circuit is asked to send at least one lay delegate and one pastoral delegate as they are your ears and your voice in case any decisions need to be made and to bring news and opportunities back to those who could not attend.
• Official delegates may be entitled to have their transportation costs covered if needed through a cost-sharing assessment program. (Please ask if you are unsure or have questions.)
• Please let us know in the comment box below if you know you will arrive late or need to leave early to help us plan the day.

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC or LCMS church NOT part of the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2023 Fall Circuit Forum too!
• Please register below and indicate your home church’s name in the comment box.
• We would be glad to have you and will get back to you with additional details if needed!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person by Sunday October 15th, or for online by Thursday October 19th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!

To register to attend in person or online, please complete the form below.

For online attendees, we will send out a link to join before the day of the Forum.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to St. Luke Lutheran Church for being willing to host this Circuit Forum and to the ladies and other supporters who are helping provide refreshments and a lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below.

God grant His blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

All Glory be to God Alone!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

We had a great time at this awesome Circuit Forum and Convocation.

Registration is now closed.

WHAT’S A CIRCUIT FORUM?
and WHY WOULD I WANT TO GO?

People, deaconal workers and pastors from across our 3,000 km-wide Ottawa Circuit with 22+ preaching points in 6 provinces will gather this Saturday May 6th 2023 in person and online to  hear God’s Word, sing and pray together, learn more about the ongoing and new work of the churches of the circuit, learn about and discuss current needs and opportunities to work together, and receive encouragement in the faith and for reaching out in Word and Deed with the love God has for us all.

There have been a number of changes in our circuit since we met last Fall in Kanata, including some you may not have heard about – and more are underway and coming – and there may be ways we together can help, support and encourage each other in word and in deed.  You can help even just by joining the conversation, and you never know when what is going on somewhere else may turn out to help what is happening at your end of the circuit, or vice-versa!

• Host congregation & location:  
  Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Locksley
  ( Map & Directions: 423 Witt Rd, Pembroke, ON )
• When: Saturday May 6 2023 (see schedule and registration instructions below) 
• Preacher: Rev. Paul Williams, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, and vacancy pastor of Zion Lutheran Church (Augsburg ON) and St Luke Lutheran Church (Eganville ON)
• Guest Speaker: David Frieaen, director of advancement, Lutheran Church-Canada
• Topic for presentation and discussion:

“Our Work Together as Lutheran Church-Canada
and as Members of LCC”

This is a great topic for us as we gather to consider our work individually and as the body of Christ in His Churches of the Ottawa Circuit and beyond.

Come in person if you can, but encourage everyone from your church to join us online too. We will provide the as good online participation as possible. Our Guest Speaker Mr David Friesen will be joining us in person, but the conversation will take place across the circuit!

SCHEDULE

(all times are in the Eastern time zone; for Atlantic, please add one hour, and for Newfoundland, add 1.5 hours)

9:30 – Arrive, coffee, fellowship
10:00 – Opening worship
– Preacher: Rev. Paul Williams, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, and vacancy pastor of Zion Lutheran Church (Augsburg ON) and St Luke Lutheran Church (Eganville ON)
10:30 – News, business, opportunities and discussion
12:00 – Lunch (please register below) and fellowship
1:00 – Guest speaker and discussion: David Frieaen, director of advancement, LCC
– Topic for presentation and discussion:

“Our Work Together as Lutheran Church-Canada
and as Members of LCC”

2:30 – Remaining news, opportunities and discussion
3:00 – Closing brief worship
3:15 – Blessings and farewell

ARE YOU A…

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC congregation in the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2023 Spring Circuit Forum!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person by Sunday April 30th, or for online by Thursday May 4th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!
• Each congregation of our Circuit is asked to send at least one lay delegate and one pastoral delegate as they are your ears and your voice in case any decisions need to be made and to bring news and opportunities back to those who could not attend.
• Official delegates may be entitled to have their transportation costs covered if needed through a cost-sharing assessment program. (Please ask if you are unsure or have questions.)
• Please let us know in the comment box below if you know you will arrive late or need to leave early to help us plan the day.

… member, deaconal worker or pastor of an LCC or LCMS church NOT part of the Ottawa Circuit?

• You are invited to the 2023 Spring Circuit Forum too!
• Please register below and indicate your home church’s name in the comment box.
• We would be glad to have you and will get back to you with additional details if needed!
• Please indicate if you will be attending in person (if so, stay for lunch?) or online. If possible, please register for in person by Sunday April 30th, or for online by Thursday May 4th. If you miss the deadline, register as soon as possible and please come anyway!

To register to attend in person or online, please complete the form below.

For online attendees, we will send out a link to join before the day of the Forum.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A big huge thank you to Grace Lutheran Church for being willing to host this Circuit Forum and to the ladies and other supporters who are helping provide refreshments and a lunch!

If you have any questions, suggestions, RSVPs, already know you will not be able to make it, or would like to offer to help, etc – please let us know in the comments box on the registration form below.

God grant His Easter blessings on our congregations and missions, people and pastors, missionaries, deaconal workers and chaplains, on our life together as His Church, and on our plans for our Forum!

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

— the Ottawa Circuit Ministry and Mission Support Committee

REGISTRATION

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