February 2nd has many names. In popular culture, we refer to it as Ground Hog’s Day. In the church, it has been known as Candlemas, the Festival of the Purification of Mary, and as the Presentation of Lord. According to St. Luke’s gospel, the infant Jesus was carried... Read More →
The First Sunday after Epiphany is traditionally marked as the Baptism of Our Lord. It is the day in which the church remembers Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan. In the yearly retelling of Jesus’ life, it is the shift from the Christmas story to Jesus’ adult... Read More →
Historically, these were favorite days for music and theatre. William Shakespeare wrote his comic play “Twelfth Night” for the close of the Christmas season. In Leipzig, Germany, during the time of J. S. Bach, the city marked the Advent season with silence in the... Read More →
Then we your people, the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; From generation to generation we will recount your praise. Psalm 79:13 Dear Friends and Members of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church,... Read More →
Thank you to the Grade 1-6 Sunday School children for sharing their beautiful bell song on Reformation Sunday! Thank you also for making lanterns and singing in worship today on St Martin’s Day. It won’t be long before we start preparing for the Christmas program!... Read More →
On Sunday, November 22nd, we will celebrate Thanksgiving at Lake of the Isles. Members of the congregation will offer their reflections on what they are thankful for this year. A pie fellowship will follow the worship service. You are invited to bring canned goods for the Food... Read More →
In honor of St. Martin and his legacy, our St. Martin Fest dinner will kick-off a winter clothes drive for Matter and PPL (Project Pride for Living). Participants are encouraged to share gently used mittens, gloves and hats, as well as new or gently used and cleaned... Read More →
A warm welcome to our new and returning kids in Sunday School!It is so good to have the classrooms filled with children again!We have a great staff of both high school and adult teachers making some wonderful connections with the kids. Guardian Angel program kicks off this month.... Read More →
On behalf of the Church Council, I would like to thank you for your financial gifts. Surprisingly, in spite of the usual low, summer attendance, we were able to stay largely on budget, particularly with our expenses and to move towards a solid foundation for the fall. We... Read More →