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We’re Ready To Welcome!

This Saturday, September 16 our Doors will be Open to the public! A visit will make one realize why St. Paul’s Church has existed since 1876.

Particular focus will be upon the reredos and it’s intricately carved oak. There within a story is told with great visual effect.

Paintings of our past, an old pew and door from the 1800’s, and more are here to be appreciated by all visitors.

Our Doors Open from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm this Saturday but remain open to all every Sunday and special holidays.

For more information about the Doors Open Event itself here are few links:

Region of Waterloo: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/exploring-the-region/doors-open-waterloo-region.aspx#2023-BrochurePassport

Map of participating sites: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ng3NMS-Uy6j_tmngV_AHP3y_F79ZgSo&ll=43.48354690000003%2C-80.607865&z=12

Doors Open site: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e6239f0837224b3d916c82931b275b58

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Exciting news! St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Erbsville will be one of the sites opening its doors to the public during the Doors Open Waterloo Region tour. This will be the first time the event has been held since 2019 and takes place on September 16, 2023.

We are 1 of 20 sites chosen for their “gorgeous architecture, local heritage and fascinating people and their stories”.

We have the opportunity to proudly show others what we have created here at St. Paul’s and now need to be sure we’re prepared. Council has been busy behind the scenes and will need your help in the near future.

First meeting is Wednesday, July 5 at 4:00 pm. All members are welcome!

Feel free to visit: https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/waterloo-region to see other sites chosen.

Here’s a description of the event on the Region of Waterloo’s website:

“Doors Open has been a staple event in our Region since 2003. On the third Saturday in September, Waterloo Region opens its doors to curious residents and visitors alike – attendees can tour noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage sites in Waterloo Region, many of which are not regularly open to the public.

Doors Open Waterloo Region creates meaningful qualitative experiences, delivered through storytelling, in celebration of our diverse community culture, heritage and architecture.”

Mark your calendars! Sunday, January 29, 2023 is the date of St. Paul’s Annual Meeting. After our 11:00 am Service sandwiches, veggies and fruit will be available downstairs – feel free to bring something more…  We plan to get started before 1:00 pm. Reports will be available at the Church on Sunday, January 22 and also at the meeting itself.

These last few years have been very difficult and we truly do need your help to thrive. Council began actions suggested during our How To Grow Our Church meeting in 2019 but the Coronavirus pandemic became more than just an interruption. Much more needs to be done and your input will be greatly appreciated.

Please join us as we look to the future. 

Coffee Hour is back! Beginning September 25, after 9:30 am Service, we welcome everyone downstairs once again. Times have changed – the weather too – so coffee is free and your company is our treat!

Confirmation Class – This fall we hope to resume joint-parish Confirmation instruction. Classes will be held at St. Peter’s Church, Heidelberg every other Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. Some inquiries have already been made re: a fall Confirmation program. If you are aware of any family or young person that would be interested in attending, please contact Pastor Olaf (519-725-3023)

Bible Study Welcomes You Back – After a break that has lasted some 2 ½ years, it is now possible to welcome members and friends back to Bible Study. Our first meeting will occur at the home of Pastor Olaf and Valerie (49 Sorrel Place, Waterloo), Sunday, October 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m. At this gathering we hope to catch up a little bit in terms of our experiences with the pandemic. We will also spend some moments with the question, “How can the Scriptures give us strength and renewal here in the aftermath of the Covid experience?” We will also discuss possible topics for Bible Study going forward. Bring your ideas and your interests. As always coffee, tea and refreshments will be served. Please join us for the beginning of a renewed journey with the Scriptures.

Cemetery Decoration Service took place Sunday, October 2 at 11:00 am. Sunday’s service will be held at our beautiful cemetery, with the leaves then colourful. Please bring your own lawn chair as we gather together outside in the fresh air with loved-ones passed surrounding us.  (Weather permitting, of course. An email will be sent if Mother Nature does not cooperate)