In 1923, when the population of Chilliwack numbered about 3,000, Rev. V.L. Meyer began work here. Traveling from Vancouver, he brought the Word of God to a little group of Lutherans ... just four people to start. By the end of the year, the number had grown to 20 people and services were conducted in the member's homes. In 1930, Candidate A.H. Haake took over the work in the valley. In addition to Chilliwack, Rev. Haake served Lulu Island, New Westminister, Crescent, Cloverdale, South Sumas, Bradner and Hope. Living in New Westminster, he became the founder of Mt. Calvary Church in that city.
Dead but now alive? No way!
Those who believe in and follow the man named Jesus of Nazareth have, since the beginning of April, been celebrating the pinnacle of his 33 years of life. That pinnacle was his death upon a Roman cross and three days later, just as he said he would, he rose from the dead.
Most in the world say "dream on" and it might very well look as such if it were only his followers and eye witnesses who claimed these events. But such is not the case and nor has it been for the past 2000 yrs.
Along with those who loved him were those who hated him and hatched a plan to hand him over to the Roman governor to be crucified. We learn what happened to him not only from his eye witness followers who wrote these accounts for all in the Bible, but also from his enemies who wrote of his death and also of the fact that he was seen alive by many after his coming back to life. And it gets even more interesting because Roman historians also wrote of the man named Jesus of Nazareth having been ...
Worship in person or online at 10:00 am Sundays The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at each Sunday worship service God gathers us together in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the name into which we were baptized. He gathers us to receive His gifts—Himself, His name, His flesh and blood Son, His Word of pardon and peace, His life, His grace and Spirit. In the Divine Service He distributes these gifts to us. Here we receive the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation Christ won for us on the cross. God calls and gathers us into His holy Christian church where we have communion with Him and all His saints in heaven and on earth. Heaven and earth intersect in the Divine Service. (Lutheran Church–Canada Committee on Worship and Music)
What does Lutheran worship look and sound like?
Lutherans use orders of service common throughout the history of the Western church. The two main parts of the Divine Service are (1) the proclamation of the Word of God, and (2) the ...
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 8871 School St. Chilliwack, BC V2P 4L5 Phone 604-792-9577, [email protected] In case of emergency after office hours contact Administrator, Barb Schmidt at 604-793-2639 Office and Administration Pastor, Rev. Keith Haberstock Administrator, Barb Schmidt Office Secretary, Dianne Donovan Our Church Office is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Map & Directions
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WE'RE ALL YOUNG AT HEART NO MATTER WHAT THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE SAYS!
Our seniors meet once a month, on the second Friday, for a potluck lunch, maybe some fun and games ... and a time of prayer and devotion. The time is 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. For our June gathering we are heading into God's great outdoors for a picnic at beautiful Gwynne Vaughn Park. Everyone welcome. Please bring something to share for the potluck lunch, and of course, invite your friends. The park is at the corner of Hope River Rd and Williams St. The parking lot entrance is on Williams St. We are not checking ID at the door, so everyone is welcome to join in this time of fellowship with those who have experienced life with all its ups and down. For more information, contact the church office at [email protected]
Our teachings can be summed up in the words of the Apostle's Creed
I BELIEVE IN GOD, THE FATHER ALMIGHTY , maker of heaven and earth.
AND IN JESUS CHRIST , His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT , the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. AMEN.
What Lutherans Believe
These statements are excerpts from the excellent Lutheran Hour Ministries brochure "What Lutherans Believe" © 2005 They sum up the core teachings of our church body. Read the full document here.
About "BEING SAVED"
There is absolutely nothing we can do to "be saved" - Jesus ...
There are many needs in the world. Even our small response, given in love, can make a difference!
You can bless your neighbors in Chilliwack
Through our partnership with other organizations in downtown Chilliwack you can make life a little easier for struggling individuals and families.
Families with young children are often most at risk for food insecurity during these troubling times. The Chilliwack Community Cupboard is a volunteer organization that provides food, clothing and other supports for families with children in Chilliwack. Diapers are one of the most pressing needs. You can drop off diapers at the church or, we will use your donations to our Local Relief Fund to purchase diapers on your behalf for the Community Cupboard.
You can bless those who long to hear the Good News
Concordia Lutheran Mission Society has adopted some exciting Mission Projects for 2025. You can be assured that 100% of your donation goes to the project you choose to support . For more details or ...
Fellowship is so important in our faith journey as we support and strengthen one another Lutheran Women's Missionary League
The LWML is a mission-based women's outreach organization, affiliated with Lutheran Church - Canada. Our Society meets at 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of the month for a Bible study or guest presentation followed by a brief business meeting.
All ladies and senior youth age girls are encouraged to attend this mission-oriented group. The Society also hosts a number of social events for ladies throughout the year, including the Summer Garden Party on July 16. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Sip 'n Stitch
Do you love to knit/crochet/cross stitch etc. and would enjoy sharing your hobby with others? Then come to this informal monthly ...
Jesus' Little Lambs
Families are important and we want to support all those faithful parents who are raising their children for the Lord during difficult times.
Our children's education program includes Sunday School during the school year. Children join us for the early part of the worship service and are then dismissed following the Children's Message. Children return to their families after the sermon, and in time to join their families during Holy Communion.
We also have several special family events during the year including our School's Out Carnival in June. See details below.
MOMS AND TOTS FELLOWSHIP
Note - June sessions cancelled. Group will meet again on July 2. All moms (grandmas, aunties, guardians) and their precious little ones are invited to a hobby farm operated by one of our member families. There will be time to enjoy the farm together and connect with other families raising young children. For July and August this group will meet on the first Thursday of ...
Lutheran Church Canada - St. Paul's is a member congregation of Lutheran Church-Canada. LCC is affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri synod. We are part of the Alberta-British Columbia region of LCC.
Education: Concordia Lutheran Seminary -The western Canada Seminary is located at Concordia College in Edmonton and prepares future church workers for careers in full time ministry.
Missions and Outreach: Canadian Lutheran World Relief - Natural disaster, man-made strife and other calamaties often leave behind many victims. Lutherans across Canada work together to respond quickly when there is need anywhere in the world.
Concordia Lutheran Mission Society - The mission arm of Lutheran Church Canada. The Society oversees projects throughout the world which are supported by LCC.
Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) - Ministry to the people of Canada's northlands is carried out by volunteers and missionary pilots.
Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada - Provides ...
We believe in God's deliberate plan for us
He sent His own Son to take upon himself the grim penalty of all our failings and shortcomings, including those we are not even aware of. We have received God's gracious gift and out of thankfulness we bless others, on purpose, as God has blessed us.
Christian Education isn't only for children. God's family of all ages can benefit from regular instruction in the Word of God. Come and join with others in this journey of faith through the Bible. New participants are always welcome at any of our education programs and you need not be a member of our congregation.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
During the school year (September-June) children are dismissed just prior to the sermon for Children's Church with an age-appropriate Bible lesson while their parents listen to Pastor's message. The children return to their families in time for communion. We also have Busy Bags with quiet toys for the young children as well as a Parents' Room with one way glass if parents need a quiet place to take their little ones. During the summer months, children worship in church with their families, but we have an extended Children's Message along with crafts and story pages for the children to enjoy during the sermon time.
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We’re a Communi ty!
We have many regular activities and special events that bring us together as a community of faith and we are always delighted when new and old friends join us.
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Need more information? Contact the church office at [email protected] ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 2026 Local S ervant Project
For 2026, our local relief focus will be the Chilliwack Community Cupboard., This organization provides food, clothing and basic household items to Chilliwack families with children living at home. They have provided us with a donation box which is now at the church so you may drop off your gifts of love anytime the church is open. You may learn more about this ...
Looking for safe places to play? Children love online Games but the Internet can be an unsafe place to play. Here are some great sites we can recommend. They offer quality games that parents can trust. Superbook Kids Game Site http://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/games The Adventure Bible Game Site https://www.adventurebible.com/
Recent special services, including funerals, are available on our YouTube Channel
Blessed to Serve
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We have only a small paid staff, relying instead on our many members who serve the Lord by serving our church and our community. From time to time we have vacancies in these important roles. For information about how you can bless others through our ministry please contact the church office at [email protected] or 604-792-9577.
Feeling Techy? ... We could use your tech skills in our media program. We are looking for someone to join the team of Media Shout presenters, operating the system that projects the worship service onto the screen in the sanctuary.
We also need at least one more person to operate our worship streaming system. This involves operating the cameras and the broadcast console during the worship service.
If you would like to learn more about these positions, please contact the church office.
It is important that men have an opportunity to meet together, study God's Word together, and enjoy good times together.
Men's Fellowship
Men of all ages (including teen boys) are invited to gather for an evening of fellowship once a month in the church hall. These gatherings will usually be held on the first Saturday of the month at 5:30 pm. We'll BBQ up some dinner and enjoy card games and fellowship with other men. Bring your own meat to BBQ and a snack or salad to share ... and please do invite friends and family.
Lutheran Hour Ministries launches New App – Devotions on Demand Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada has launched a brand new app that will bring you devotions for all ages. The app is available from your preferred App Store, through Godcaster. You can also listen online at the LLL-C Website . Besides our beloved Lutheran Hour devotions and sermons, there are Gospel Adventures for children and several other topical devotions to enhance your at-home study and worship time. Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada is an independent organization which serves as an Auxiliary to Lutheran Church – Canada.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Chilliwack, B.C. Canada From Mountain Tops to River's Edge and Everywhere in Between
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St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church
A Lutheran Church-Canada Congregation
8871 School Street
Chilliwack, BC V2P 4L5
Phone: 604-792-9577
[email protected]
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