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Spring clean-up day: Members of the congregation are invited to a spring clean-up of the church and grounds on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 following the Sunday worship service and a pizza lunch. Please save the date to clean God’s house! [May 2026]
Ottawa Circuit Forum meeting: The spring meeting of the Ottawa Circuit Forum will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Petawawa, Ontario. The focus of this forum is prepare pastors and lay delegates for the upcoming LCC Convention (June 12th-15th) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. See this article for more details. To register, see the Ottawa Circuit Forum website. [May 2026]
National March for Life: The National March for Life on Parliament Hill is scheduled for Thursday, May 14th, 2026. As usual, Lutherans for Life – Canada will be participating in the march. An Ascension Day matins service will be held at Christ Risen Lutheran Church at 10:00 am featuring Pastor Lam and Rev. Dr. Paul Williams. Refreshments and light snacks will be served prior to proceeding to Parliament Hill. [April 2026]
Easter Sunday potluck: An Easter Sunday brunch potluck will be held following the worship service on Sunday, April 5th. If you’d like to attend and bring a dish, an email will be circulated soon asking you to record what you’d like to bring. Also, a sign-up sheet will be posted near the coffee station in the Fellowship Hall of the church. A second email will follow to coordinate what dishes will be brought. [April 2026]
Congregational voters meeting: This Spring’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026. Please plan on staying at church following the worship service and participate in directing the affairs of the church. [March 2026]
Retirement of Eloise Schaan: The congregation celebrated the faithful service of Mrs. Eloise Schaan on Sunday, December 14th. Eloise served as Choir Director and organist at Christ Risen since 1990. In appreciation, the congregation gave a gift of $400 to Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWML-C). Eloise received the alter flowers and a certificate of achievement. All members of the congregation and former members of the congregation and choir who attended were served lunch with cake. We give thanks to God for faithful servants like Eloise. [December 2025]
Synod Convention in June 2026: The next Synod Convention is scheduled for June 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rev. Timothy Teuscher, our current Synod President, has announced he will not stand for re-election. If you have prayerfully considered a nominee for Synod President, Vice President of Synod, East Regional Pastor, or Circuit Counselor, please let the council know. We are also invited to appoint a Lay Delegate and Alternate Delegate representing our Congregation at the Synod. Please let Council know if you are willing to serve in this way or would like to nominate someone. For more information, see the 2026 LCC Synod pre-convention bulletin. [December 2025]
Congregational voters meeting: The next congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, December 7th following the worship service. Lunch will be served. Council is seeking to fill several open positions for 2026 including those of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Trustees, and Auditors. If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone, please contact a member of Council. [December 2025]
Capitol Zone Prayer Retreat: A LWMLC Prayer Retreat, will be held on Saturday, November 1st at Our Saviour Lutheran Church from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The retreat will be led by Rena Detlefsen. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Rena Detlefsen at vpdalaurentian@lutheranwomen.ca. [October 2025]
Ottawa Circuit Forum meeting: The fall meeting of the Ottawa Circuit Forum will be held on Saturday, October 25th between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ottawa. The Guest Speaker is Rev. Paul Williams who will help us learn to know, confess and apply the Doctrine of the Three Estates (Church, Family, and Government) to our lives. For more information and to register to attend the event, see the Ottawa Circuit Forum webpage. [October 2025]
Fall clean-up day: Members of the congregation are invited to the autumn clean-up of the church parking lot and grounds on Sunday, October 19th following the Sunday worship service. Please arrive with a change of clothes (if you wish) as well as a rake and other tools. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. [October 2025]
Congregational voters meeting: This fall’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, September 28th. Please plan on staying at church following the worship service. Snacks and refreshments will be served. [September 2025]
Women’s Fun Day: Members of four local Lutheran churches are invited to Christ Risen for activities and fellowship on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Please confirm that you’ll be attending with either Pat Geike or Ann Seguin so enough food can be prepared at lunch for everyone. Some activities will be outside if the weather is nice or moved inside the Fellowship Hall if it rains. [July 2025]
Spring clean-up day: Members of the congregation are invited to a spring clean-up of the church and grounds on Sunday, May 25th, 2025 following the Sunday worship service. Please arrive with a rake and any other tools you wish to use. For our lunch, please bring a plate of something to share. [May 2025]
National March for Life: The National March for Life on Parliament Hill is scheduled for May 8th, 2025. As usual, Lutherans for Life – Canada will be participating in the march. A matins service will be held at Christ Risen Lutheran Church at 10:00 am with refreshments and snacks prior to proceeding to Parliament Hill. [May 2025]
Ottawa Circuit Forum meeting: The spring meeting of the Ottawa Circuit Forum will be held on Saturday, April 5th between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Locksley (Pembroke). Rev. Jacob Quast, LCC’s New Director of Domestic Missions, will be the guest speaker for the day. For more information and to register to attend the event, see the Ottawa Circuit Forum spring forum website. [March 2025]
Congregational voters meeting: This Spring’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, March 23rd. Please plan on staying at church following the worship service and participate in directing the affairs of the church. [March 2025]
LWML Capital Zone meeting: The Capital Zone (Laurentian District) of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is meeting on March 2nd at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 1:00 pm. Please bring a tapestry, Bible, and donation for the delegate fund for the Capital Zone. For additional information, contact Mrs. Pat Geick at 613-264-2932. While light refreshments will be served, you might want to bring a lunch. [March 2025]
Baptism of Ezlynn: Monica and Edgar’s latest addition to their family, Ezlynn, will be baptized during the Sunday worship service on December 8th, 2024. A potluck lunch will follow after the service. There is no sign up sheet for this event and all are welcome! Please bring a dish for the potluck with you. [December 2024]
Congregational voters meeting: This fall’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, December 1st. Please plan on staying at church following the worship service and participate in directing the affairs of the church. [December 2024]
Fall clean-up day: Members of the congregation are invited to an autumn clean-up of the church parking lot and grounds on Sunday, October 27th at 12:30 pm following the Sunday worship service. Please arrive with a change of clothes (if you wish) as well as a rake and other tools. [October 2024]
Malabar Mission Sunday: On October 20th, Rev. Greg Heidorn, current Malabar Mission Society Project Officer, will preach the sermon and reflect on the evangelical and mission work of the Malabar Mission Society in India. Please plan on attending and hearing about the current state of this Lutheran Church Canada ministry. A luncheon will be served following the service. Please sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall if you will be attending lunch. A free will offering will be collected at the luncheon. [October 2024]
Ottawa Circuit Forum meeting: The Fall meeting of the Ottawa Circuit Forum will be held on Saturday, October 19th between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Ottawa. See the Ottawa Circuit Forum website for more details about the presentation from Guest Speaker, Rev. Padre Vic Morris, and the session topics. [October 2024]
Congregational voters meeting: This Summer’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, June 23rd. Please plan on staying at church following the worship service and participate in directing the affairs of the church. One of the items on the agenda for this meeting is to review the Guidelines for the Administration of the: Sacrament of Holy Baptism, Christian Wedding, & Christian Funeral document. [June 2024]
EDLYA event: Christ Risen Lutheran Church is hosting the next retreat of the East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) from May 31st to June 2nd. The mission of the EDLYA is to foster fellowship and growth among young adults (aged between 18 and 35) who are members of the East Region of Lutheran Church Canada. For additional information about the retreat and to register, see the EDLYA website. [May 2024]
Rev. Mike Kuhn of the Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada: Rev. Mike Kuhn, who works in Cameroon, will serve as guest preacher and give a special presentation on the work of the Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada on May 26th during the Bible study and after the Sunday service. Please plan on attending and hearing about the progress his ministry is making among the saints abroad. [May 2024]
Ottawa Circuit Forum meeting: The Spring meeting of the Ottawa Circuit Forum will be held on Saturday, May 11th at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Petawawa. The Guest Speaker will be Rev. Mark L. Smith. See the Ottawa Circuit Forum website for more details about the topics for the three sessions to be held that day as well as an online registration form. [April 2024]
National March for Life: The National March for Life on Parliament Hill is scheduled for May 9th, 2024. As usual, Lutherans for Life – Canada will be participating in the march. An Ascension Day service will be held at Christ Risen Lutheran Church at 10:00 am followed by refreshments and snacks prior to proceeding to Parliament Hill. [April 2024]
Spring clean-up day: Members of the congregation are invited to a spring clean-up of the church parking lot and grounds on Sunday, April 28th following the Sunday worship service. Please arrive with a change of clothes (if you wish) as well as a rake and other tools. Snacks and refreshments will be available following the service and prior to the cleaning-up activities. Yard waste bags will be supplied. [April 2024]
Congregational voters meeting: This Spring’s congregational voters meeting will be held on Sunday, March 24th. Please plan on staying at church following the Palm Sunday worship service. Snacks and refreshments will be served. [February 2024]
Estate planning presentation: Mr. James Krestick, Gift Coordinator with Lutheran Foundation Canada, will give a presentation about estate planning on January 28th following the Sunday worship service. The presentation will be approximately one hour in length. Snacks and refreshments will be served. [January 2024]