News

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:00 am, we gather at St. Paul’s Church for the observance of All Saints. This occasion provides us with a moment in which we light candles for those who have been called home to be with the Lord in the year gone by. It provides all of us with the opportunity to reflect upon our personal journeys of grief. Once again family members will be invited to come forward to light candles in memory of their loved ones.

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 10:30 am

3478 Weimer Line, Bamberg – “Hilly Acres”

Please join us for our Annual Open-Air Service & Picnic – a Joint service for St. Paul’s & St. Peter’s Church members, family & friends. Come out for a day of worship, fellowship, games, food and more!

Richard & Marilyn Hartung are once again welcoming us to their home called “Hilly Acres”.

Please bring:   Lawn chairs, salad, dessert, family & friends

Provided:    Hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, plates, cups & cutlery

                Games and prizes for all ages!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Pastor Olaf at 519-725-3023

Note:   No service at either church that day…

Council

Easter Services & Breakfast:

Good Friday – March 29 – Joint – at St. Peter’s – 10:00 am

Easter Sunday: Early Worship – at St. Paul’s – 7:00 am                                                

Easter Breakfast – at St. Peter’s – 8:30 am

Easter Worship – at St. Peter’s – 10:30 am

Communion at both services.

Volunteers to assist with cooking will be appreciated by St. Peter’s. Please advise Pastor or any Council member if you can help.

How to Grow Our Church? Congregation meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm

Council needs your input. Any and all ideas are welcome.

Your family & friends are welcome too!

Music Sunday

Joint Service – Sunday, May 5, 2024 – at St. Paul’s – 10:30 am

Communion moved to May 19 at 11:00 am service.

Dan and others play as we sing and enjoy!

Your family & friends are welcome too!

Other news:

We have a new fridge.

Downstair bathroom faucets have been replaced.

Furnace is being repaired (or replaced – hope not)

Doors Open booklets highlighting our reredos are available from Pastor Olaf.

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.”