Wed. Dec2

We are moving forward with our Midweek Advent Services

We are meeting on the next 3 Thursdays at 6:00pm - December 3, 10 & 17.

Our theme for this year is "Jesus, Son of ..."

December 3 - Jesus, Son of David

December 10 - Jesus, Son of Abraham

December 17- Jesus, Son of Joseph

December 25 - Jesus, Son of Mary

Please reserve your place by noon of the service day, either by email (calvary@tbaytel.net) or by phone (623-8735).

Thank you.

Pastor Brian

Sunday Nov.29

Today's service is available on the sermons tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

The Service is being brought to you in two parts. The first part concludes with most of the sermon.

Thursday Nov.26

Dear Members of Calvary Lutheran Church;

As active COVID-19 cases in our city continue to rise, the Calvary Reopening Team is making the following changes to our protocol for entering Calvary Lutheran Church based on recommendations from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

Do Not Enter If You:

1. Feel unwell and have symptoms of COVID-19

2. Have been in close contact with someone currently COVID-19 positive

3. Travelled outside of Northwestern Ontario within the past 14 days. Visitors from outside of Northwestern Ontario must also self isolated for 14 days prior.

As well, we will be enhancing our screening efforts upon entry into the church by taking an infrared temperature reading starting this Sunday, November 29th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office.

Sincerely,

The Reopening Team

P.S. A friendly reminder that Sunday worship services have moved to 1pm effective November 29th

Sunday Nov.22

Today's service is available on the sermons tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

The Service is being brought to you in three parts. 

SaturdayNov.21

Taking body temperature is a preferred

practice identified by the Thunder Bay District

Health Unit to monitor for fever.

This will be a practice at Calvary moving forward.

Current Activities occurring or planned for at Calvary

Worship – Sunday Worship, Funerals, Weddings,

Baptism, Advent

Church Council – Council meetings, Council committees

Trustees –

Altar Guild -

Senior Confirmation –

-Meetings must be booked through the church office

-Meetings must follow current protocols regarding seating,

documentation completion and sanitation

-Zoom meetings are an option

Sunday November 15

Today's service is available on the sermons tab on the website

. It is in 2 parts

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Saturday November 14

Regular Sunday Services will move to 1pm starting on Sunday, November 29th  

Weekly pre registration is still required for those planning on attending

Calvary’s Christmas Schedule

Advent @ 6pm on Thursday December 3, 10 & 17

Christmas Eve Service will be at 6pm

Christmas Day Service will be at 1pm

Weekly pre registration is still required for those planning on attending

Calvary!

         Please remember our 2020 Christmas Family!

      We have a Mom with 5 girls who need some Christmas cheer. 

We have an electronic wishlist available to distribute,

contact Connie in the office

(623-8735) or Lynda Wdowiak (623-4804 or lynwd3@yahoo.ca)

to be sent the link to view the list. 

Nov.8

The Service is being brought to you in three parts. The first part concludes with the sermon.

The second part starts with the Nicene Creed and concludes with the Agnus Dei.

The third part starts with the Nunc Dimittis and concludes with the closing hymn, LSB 758, "The Will of God Is Always Good."

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Sunday Nov.1

Today's service is available on the worship service tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Sunday Oct.25

The Service is being brought to you in three parts. Part One takes us from our announcements through the sermon.

Part Two takes us from the Nicene Creed to the Agnus Dei.

Part Three takes us from the Dismissal Blessing to the Closing Hymn, LSB 578, Thy Strong Word.

Today's service is available on the worship service tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Wednesday Oct.21

Subject: OPPORTUNITY: QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION REGARDING PASTORAL CALL CANDIDATES - Thursday, October 22nd @ 7PM

Brothers and Sisters in Christ;

We are making available a question and answer session on Zoom for members who aren’t able to attend the Congregational Call Meeting this Sunday and have questions about the pastoral call candidates that were mailed out to all member households.

Pastor Brian, Elaine Ratcliffe (Call Committee Chair) and Ben Grant (Council Chair) will host the 45 minute meeting on Zoom at 7pm on Thursday, October 22nd. 

The link for the meeting is provided below:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81828308445

Sunday Oct. 18

The Service is being brought to you in three parts. In the introduction, I also explain how we are celebrating Holy Communion next week.

Today's service is available on the worship service tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Friday Oct.16

Communion is tentative set for

All Saints Day at Calvary

on November 1st.

We will need to know ahead of time

if the people taking part in communion

will need non-alcoholic wine

and also if they require gluten free wafers.

Monday Oct. 12

Pastoral Call Meeting

-        Here is the clarification regarding voting

Voting by baptized and confirmed members (no age restriction)

Holding office must be 18 years or older

An Information Package has been

mailed out from Ben Grant, Council Chair

Information Highlights

In person meeting Sunday October 25th at 9:05 AM

following worship (limited seating as per Covid-19)

-3 candidates identified for consideration

A pastor call ballot for each member of a household

ballot in person, by mail, by church drop off, by e-mail

Any questions should be directed to the church office

623-8735 identifying - Pastoral Call Meeting

Annual Congregational Meeting

-Here is the clarification regarding voting

Voting by baptized and confirmed members (no age restriction)

Holding office must be 18 years or older

An Information Package has been

mailed out from Ben Grant, Council Chair

Information Highlights

In person meeting Sunday November 8 at 9:05 AM

following worship (limited seating as per Covid-19)

-Agenda – Annual Year End Report, Calvary’s Financial Statements, List of Approved Names for council selection

A ballot for the Annual Congregational Meeting for each member of a household

ballot in person, by mail, by church drop off, by e-mail

Any questions should be directed to the church office

623-8735 identifying - Pastoral Call Meeting

Suday Oct.11

The taping cut off at the last hymn. We’ll follow up during the week to try and fix.

Sunday Oct.11

Sunday Oct 4 - Bible Study Information

Bible Readings for Oct.11

Gospel Reading          Matthew 22:1–14

          ¹Again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, ²“The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, ³and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. ⁴Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.’ ⁵But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, ⁶while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. ⁷The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. ⁸Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. ⁹Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ ¹⁰And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests.

          ¹¹“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. ¹²And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. ¹³Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ¹⁴For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Old Testament Reading       Isaiah 25:6–9

⁶On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples
          a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine,
          of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.
⁷And he will swallow up on this mountain
          the covering that is cast over all peoples,
          the veil that is spread over all nations.
          ⁸He will swallow up death forever;
and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces,
          and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth,
          for the Lord has spoken.
⁹It will be said on that day,
          “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
          This is the Lord; we have waited for him;
          let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”

Epistle Reading           Philippians 4:4–13

          ⁴Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. ⁵Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ⁶do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

          ⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

          ¹⁰I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. ¹¹Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. ¹²I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. ¹³I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Bible Study for Oct 6&7

Sunday Oct 4

Today's recording stopped part way through the prayers of the church. This leaves off the prayers, Lord's prayer, the Benediction, and closing hymn.

Sunday September 27

Today's service is available on the worship service tab on the website

The service text is also available on the worship service text tab

Monday September 21

Worship service text can be found in the worship service text tab

Monday September 21

The posting of September 13 indicated the Nominating committee was looking for 3 new council positions. That number should read 5 new council positions.

Thursday September 17

Pastor Brian Falkenhalt tentative return date to Calvary has been moved out from September 27

to October 4.

The video service for Sunday September 13 is now available on this website and can be accessed using the sermon tab.

For the next 3 weeks video services are hoped to be in a similar format and available several days after the live Sunday service date.

Here is the link to the Saint James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg. We have worshiped with Pastor Richard Beinert in recent weeks. These services may be available closer to a Sunday timeline. 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcWvLh8x20G3jXcTaGbeYUA

Monday Sept 14

The video service scheduled for this week (Sunday September 13) is unavailable due to technical difficulties. The Lutheran Church Canada service for this week The 15th Sunday  after Pentecost has be posted on the worship sermon text  tab of this website.

Sunday Sept 13 2020

            Calvary Council Update

• The annual congregational meeting has been tentatively set for the second Sunday in November. At this point, we cannot have a meeting with more than 50 people (indoors). Council will be reviewing our options for holding our meeting at our next council meeting and update members after that.
•  
• The Call Committee has resumed the work of calling a pastor to Calvary. We have received a new slate of candidates from Lutheran Church Canada. The committee will be meeting on Tuesday, September 22^nd with a goal of making a short list with a recommendation for our next Call to pass along to council and then determine how and when we can hold a congregational call meeting.

• Nominations for Calvary Church Council (5 required)

  If you are interested

  - please contact Sue Kajmowicz at (807) 624 8680 for more information.

  -leave your email address, and nomination forms will be provided

  Requirements and duties

  -    CLC communicant member in good standing (approved by pastor or delegate)

  -    18 years of age or older

  -    Willingness to volunteer time and talents

  -    No more than 30% of council members can be directly related to each other

      
•  

Sunday September 13

Calvary is returning to in-person worship services this Sunday September 13^th  at 8:30am. These services will be following Thunder Bay District Health Unit guidelines regarding Covid 19. As a result seating is limited, and health protocols are required.

We are thankful to the volunteers who have committed to ushering and cleaning to make this possible

We are thankful to God for this service in His house.

In person services at Calvary are as follows
 Sunday, September 13^th 8:30am – Pastor Dan Repo

Sunday, September 20^th 8:30am – Pastor Keith Blom

Sunday, September 27^th 8:30am – Pastor Brian Falkenholt (tentative return to Calvary)

Note: Pastor Brian Falkenholt will be conducting in person services at Christ Lutheran beginning September 13^th.

The Christ Lutheran services for this period will be recorded and made available on the Calvary’s church's website, and members Facebook page as soon as possible, following each service

We look forward to seeing you when the time is right for you to join us.

If there is anything that we can do for you, please call the church office at 623 8735 and leave a message

Sunday September 6

Here is the service for Sunday, September 6.

While Pastor Brian recovers from surgery we will be joining Pastor Richard Beinert at Saint James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg Manitoba for today's service

Note: Tentative Worship Reopening is on Sunday September 13th at 8:30. Please contact the church office 623-8735 for more information

CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

IN PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE PROTOCOLS DURING COVID-19

• Signing Up for Worship Service

Members wishing to attend worship service must call or email the church office to sign up for a spot. This is due to the fact that capacity is limited to ensure we have proper physical distancing in the sanctuary and also allows for a list to be made to support contact tracing.

• Each week, a call (you can leave a voicemail) or email must be received no later than 11am on Thursday for the upcoming Sunday
• You will receive confirmation of your spot(s) either by phone or email. Families in the same household or 10-person social bubble can sit together
• If the current Sunday worship service is full, those who do not get a spot would receive a spot for the following Sunday, should they want it
• A phone call or email to reserve a spot must be made each week for the upcoming Sunday
• Reservations for spots start Sunday at 12pm for the following Sunday each week
• The church office number is: 623-8735
• The church office email is: calvary@tbaytel.net
•  
• Arriving at Calvary for Worship Service

When arriving at Calvary for worship service, there will be volunteers and signage to help guide you through the process of entering the church. The following will take place:

• You will be asked to confirm that you have not had any Covid-19 symptoms, contact with others who might have been exposed to Covid-19 or travel history that requires self-quarantine by reading and acknowledging the posted signage
• The church will open up 20 minutes prior to service to allow for enough time to get everyone in safely practicing the appropriate physical distancing
• Use of hand sanitizer (provided) is mandatory upon entry
• Ushers will ensure that your entry into and out of the sanctuary takes place safely. You will be brought to your seat and must sit where the usher seats you

• Facemasks or Face Coverings

Facemasks or face coverings must be worn at all times while inside the church building with the following exceptions:

• Children under two years of age
• Individuals with medical conditions rendering them unable to safely wear a mask, including breathing difficulties, cognitive difficulties, hearing or communication difficulties
• Individuals who cannot wear or are unable to apply or remove a mask without assistance, including those who are accommodated under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) or who have protections under the Ontario Human Rights Code
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• Changes to Worship Service and Fellowship

As we resume in person worship, there will be several changes to how we practiced worship and fellowship prior to Covid-19. These changes are:

•          Once you have been seated by the usher, you must remain in your seat for the entirety of the service unless you need to use the washroom. There will be volunteers each Sunday to disinfect the washrooms in use between each person that needs to use one
•          The screens in the sanctuary will be the primary form of following the worship service with limited large-print sheets available for those who require large-font print
•          There will be no singing by the congregation as recommended by public health. Recorded music and/or soloists are being considered in place of congregational singing
•          There will be no communion. Pastor Brian is looking at various options and will make a decision on when this might be available based on a safe way to do so
•          Offering plates will be set up at the entry of the sanctuary for those who use envelopes for offerings. A reminder that monthly direct withdrawals and electronic giving directly from your online bank account are also available
•          The windows in the sanctuary will be open to assist with fresh air flow. Keep this in mind should you require a sweater or jacket
•          There will be no fellowship time after the worship service is over. Ushers will escort you out of the building ensuring proper physical distancing is in place. Once outside the church building, it is your option should you choose to safely visit with others

September 1, 2020

CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

REOPENING FOR WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13^TH AT 8:30AM

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ;

This letter is to confirm we will be reopening for Sunday worship services on Sunday, September 13^th for 8:30am worship services. Our reopening team has been at work preparing the building and sanctuary along with coordinating volunteers to ensure we can conduct worship services while following public health policies.

Included with this letter is the same document that went out with the last letter at the beginning of August: In Person Worship Service Protocols During COVID-19. Please refer to this document for directions on signing up for worship service to preparing for arrival on Sunday morning and changes to our worship services.

While Pastor Brian continues to recover from his knee surgery and ease back into things, we have the following guest pastors leading our worship services:

Sunday, September 13^th 8:30am – Pastor Dan Repo

Sunday, September 20^th 8:30am – Pastor Keith Blom

Sunday, September 27^th 8:30am – Pastor Brian Falkenholt (tentative return to Calvary)

If you have any additional questions for council, please reach out to the office by phone – 623-8735 – and leave a message or send an email  - calvary@tbaytel.net – (Attention: Council).

In His Service,

Ben Grant

Council Chair

Sunday August 30

Sunday August 23

We are joining Pastor Richard Beinert at Saint James Lutheran Church  in Winnipeg Manitoba for today's service

Sunday August 16

Sunday August 9

Sunday August 2

Sunday July 26

Sunday July 19

Sunday July 12

Sunday July 5

Sunday June 28

Sunday June 23

Sunday June 14

Thursday June 10

*** AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ***

On Monday, Premier Ford announced that the Province of Ontario is launching Stage 2 in our region as of June 12, which includes various provisions – such as social gatherings of up to 10 people and places of worship having the ability to open with up to 30% capacity.

As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful.” (1 Corinthians 10:23a) Calvary Lutheran Church council has set up a COVID-19 advisory team and this group is actively researching all of the facts, laws and requirements for our congregation to move forward in the most Godly way, upholding the well-being of all people involved.

At this time, Calvary Lutheran Church will not have worship services in person. The Calvary Lutheran Church council, with the direction of the COVID-19 Advisory Team, will make the decision to reopen over time and with the benefit of observation and discernment over the next few weeks.

Until that time has arrived, we will continue to offer services of worship online. There will also be an update on various other important church business going out via mail next week.

Please address any concerns by email at calvary@tbaytel.net (Attention Church Council) or leave a message on the church answering machine at 623-8735.

In the Service of the Lord,

Ben Grant

Council Chair

Wed. June 10

Posted June 8,2020

To Our Calvary Church Family
An open invitation

On Sunday Mornings a Zoom meeting was started by the Adult choir and is now open to anyone who would like to join us. We meet and share together the You Tube version of the Sunday service prepared by Pastor Brian at 10 am for the summer months.

Please feel free to join the service at 10 am and/or join after the service for a brief chat time with others at approximately 11 am.

It is by Zoom meeting. You do not need to have a Zoom account, but you do need to download the free zoom app from the invitation page. Once installed, the Zoom link remains available for future meetings.

Bill Vanderwater is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: This is a recurring meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/97854877547

Sunday June 7, 2020

Lutheran Church Canada - Statement Concerning Racism.