SUNDAY Service 10am + live at FB: Halifax Lutheran Church
CURRENT EVENTS- online + IN PERSON
SUNDAYS 10-11AM Hybrid worship (in-person and online simultaneously)
COMMUNION - Every Sunday. For those of you participating online,
please watch this invitation to Communion.
*the Lord's Prayer is often lead by the communion assistant in their mother language.
Sunday readings can be found at: https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu//
Sunday school- activity sheets provided in the church hall and part way through worship children are invited forward for a talk with Suzy (a red-headed puppet);
A story and craft are offered for children after the Kid's Corner, Sept-June.
coffee and fellowship - following worship most Sundays
KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON - UPDATES
To participate in ongoing online ministry and events (Bible Studies and other) ask to join the email distribution list, and/or connect via Facebook Group "Halifax Lutheran Church."
Community and Faith Gatherings
OCTOBER - NOVEMEMBER
BIBLE STUDY - Wed. Oct 7 &14, Nov. 4
7pm-8:15pm via Zoom
"Banquets and Overflowing Tables"
This study has three self-contained conversations
on scriptures based on the title.
THE LONELINESS CAFÉ
Every Tuesday 9:30am- noon
in the hall. See info under the tab with this name.
PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING
You are invited to knit during 'The Loneliness Cafe.'
Prayer shawl patterns are available for those interested
in contributing to this ministry.
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
Fri. Oct. 9th – 8:30am-noon
FOOD BANK drop-off depot. The church is opening its doors to the neighbourhood and members to drop off non-perishable food. (Or you may bring donations on Sunday Oct. 11 to add to the Thanksgiving display at the altar.)
Fri. Oct. 9th – 10am-10:45am
Decorating the sanctuary for Thanksgiving Sunday. You are invited to help Pr. Kimber set up the worship space. Food bank donations will be added to the display.
Sunday Oct. 11th –
You are invited after worship to the church hall for a “Thank you celebration” from our Eritrean families. This is in thanksgiving for the support of the congregation in refugee sponsorship and resettlement of family members. Come try some Eritrean food and celebrate with a family reunited.
JOINT SERVICE with GRACE LUTHERAN, Cole Harbour (at Resurrection)
Come celebrate confirmation of two young women on Oct. 25th- Reformation Sunday.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY – Nov. 1st
On this day we remember, name in the prayers, and light candles in honour of those who have died since last All Saints Sunday. If you have lost someone close to you and would like to include their names, please pass along their name to Pr. Kimber before Oct. 28th.
PEACE -- ADVENT DEVOTION 2026
You are invited to reflect on the theme of ‘Peace.’
Consider expressing your thoughts and feelings in a form of art:
Written – story, favourite quote, prayer, devotion, poem, definition, Bible passage;
Picture – your own drawing, painting, craft, sculpture, colouring page;
Video – you playing music/singing, talking, preaching, teaching;
Send contributions to the church email and/or bring to the church for display during the Advent season. Pr. Kimber will organize the pieces into a series of Advent Devotions for the whole community.
Due date – SUNDAY NOV 22
PRAYER TIME
You are invited to 30min prayer time.
TUESDAYS 12:30pm-1pm
Join us via FB Live in the group: Halifax Lutheran Church
There is a prayer book journal in the prayer box on the picnic table on Allan St. and one in the church hall to share your prayers. Prayer requests can also be sent to the church via email or added to comments on FB.
Fundraisers
REFUNDABLE BOTTLES + TABS
Refundable bottles can be dropped off at the church or delivered directly to Tanner's Recycling and ask for bottles to be put on Lutheran Church account
Note - we invite people to collect can tabs separately and bring them to the church. To be sold by the pound to increase money made from recycling.
POST CARDS - Rosetta Window
Postcards are available at the back of the sanctuary. Suggested donation $1 per card.
The photo was taken by Heinz Wiele. The Rosetta window image is Jesus praying in the garden.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
WALK WITH ME
Wednesdays at 11am - you are invited to join the walking group that meets at the church for an easy paced 2.5km walk. This walk is in partnership with #NSWalks and Pr. Kimber is a trained walking leader. Bathrooms will be available prior to and after the walk.
for more info on #NSWalks visit:
ns walks join a walking group (hikenovascotia.ca)
COLLECTION DEPOT to Support Community Non-profit Ministry
Through October we collect donations of non-perishable food for Parker St. food bank. You may drop off food on Sundays or Tuesday mornings during coffee time.
ANNual Congregational meeting
ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING – Sun. Feb. 1, 2026 11:30am
This is a very important meeting and your presence is requested. It takes a whole community to make decisions for the church and to support council members who carry out operational running of the church through the year.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Official membership allows one to vote. If you are new to the congregation and have not asked to be an official member, please speak with Pr. Kimber.
The meeting will include an update on the progress of the feasibility study for Transforming Church Property.
This is an INPERSON event
NOTE - There are a number of important topics for discussion. In person attendance is recommended. A Zoom link will be provided through email for those who absolutely can not come in person.
MEMBERSHIP and COUNCIL POSITIONS
Membership -
If you are unsure if you are an official member or would like to become a member of the congregation, please send an email to the church requesting membership. Official membership allows a person to vote and to hold positions on church council.
Council positions -
Council is always seeking members who are interested in participating in the monthly duties and leadership needs of the congregation. All members are welcome to offer to sit on church council. It is a the ACM that new council members are officially elected to serve. If you are interested in serving in this way, please send an email to the church.