Redeemer Lutheran Church

Each Thanksgiving, members of our congregation bring groceries and clothing to church. The donations are placed on the altar and prayed over together as a congregation, a symbol of offering back to God what we have received, before being delivered to The Gathering Place, North Bay's food redistribution centre.

The Gathering Place works to eliminate food insecurity in our city, serving thousands of meals and rescuing hundreds of thousands of pounds of food each year. Last year our congregation brought over 500 pounds of groceries. This collection is our practical way of exercising thankfulness during the holiday, connecting our worship to the needs of our neighbours.

Twice a year, in spring and around Thanksgiving, we open our doors for Soup for the Soul: a community meal where neighbours gather around the table to share a bowl of soup, good conversation, and homemade baking.

The evening also includes a bake sale, with treats contributed by members of the congregation. All proceeds go toward the ongoing costs of running our church and keeping our doors open to the community.

On Easter Sunday morning, before the service begins, we gather for a full breakfast together. Pancakes, sausages, coffee, and good company, all served from 9:00 to 10:00 AM as a joyful way to begin the most important celebration in the Christian year.

The Easter Breakfast is open to everyone. Whether you are a longtime member or visiting for the first time, you are welcome at the table. It is one of our favourite mornings of the year, a simple, warm way to celebrate the resurrection together before we worship.

Twice a year, around St. Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, we stay after the service for a round of Bunco. It is a simple, fast-paced dice game that needs no experience to enjoy, just a willingness to laugh and roll the dice.

There is food, prizes, and plenty of conversation. It is fellowship at its most straightforward: good people, a shared table, and a reason to gather. All are welcome.

On the third Sunday of December, we stay after worship to share a Christmas lunch together. It is one of the year's most anticipated gatherings, a chance to slow down in the middle of a busy season and celebrate with the people who make up this congregation.

Food, warmth, and the company of neighbours old and new. A fitting way to mark the season of Advent as a community of faith.