Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

March 1987 - the sale of the ten building lots and the parsonage behind the church was finally concluded. With the funds received, the mortgage on the church building was paid off

November 1986 - Christ Lutheran was the unofficial host for the annual "Canada Circuit Forum" of the the English District, which was held at a local retreat centre. The Sunday worship service was held at our church. It was the circuit's chance to celebrate the English District's 75th anniversary. Speaker was Rev Richard Drews of Chicago

September 1986 - Installation of Rev Theodore Heinze as pastor of Christ Lutheran church. Guest pastors: Rev. R. Kirk, Rev. M. Janz and Rev. W.P. Heinze

July 1986 - Christ Lutheran officially transferred from S.E.L.C. to the English District, Missouri Synod

January 1985 - Interim Pastor for the next twenty month Rev Marvin Janz, pastor of the church of St. Luke in Willowdale.

December 1984 - Rev Low resigns

September 1983 - Hosted S.E.L.C. General Pastoral Conference. A time of regression and dissention and many meetings were held with members of synod and district supervisors.

January 1982 - Negotiations began for the sale of part the church property.

December 1981 - The new "Lutheran Worship" hymnal was used for the first time.

May 1980 - Rev Obeda was guest speaker at the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Christ Lutheran Church.

July 1977 - Rev Robert Low is installed as our fourth pastor. A dual parish with Bradford was set up again.

April 1977 - Rev Kritsch and his family left for new duties as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westport, Connecticut. Interim pastor is Rev Herbert Kritsch of Elmira.

August 1973 - Rev Paul E. Kritsch was installed as our new pastor on August 12th.

August 1972 - Rev. Kuznik accepted a call to Middletown, Ohio. Rev J. Klein from Barrie became vacancy pastor, assisted by pastors Wukasch, Neumann and student Patanella.

October 1969 - Improvements were made in Fellowship Hall.

July 1968 - We welcomed our second Pastor Rev. R. Kuznik and his family. Dual parish with Bradford continues.

December 1967 - Dec. 3rd, Rev Kovac accepted the call to Redeemer Lutheran in Newark, N.Y. and Rev. Daniel Jurkovic became vacancy pastor.

April 1966 - Dedication of Parsonage Service followed by Open House Tea.

December 1965 - Dedication Sunday - Dec 12 (the world was ice covered, but all arrived safely). Special speakers Rev J. Kucharek, Rev.John Kovac, Rev. John Obeda.

July 1965 - Corner Stone Laying Ceremony on July 25th. The architect from Ohio donated the church plans and was available for consultation. Excavation for both church and parsonage began at the same time. Most of the interior furnishings were donated by individual members, as well as hundreds of hours of labour. Some of the furniture is hand crafted. Sister congregations from the area and from the United States sent us bibles, hymnals, dishes, a brass cross and candle holders and the communion ware (to name only a few).

May 1965 - Ground Breaking Ceremony May 5th. Building Committee: H. Cullman (Chairman), K. Kreckel, H. Kratzmann, K. Rebs, K. Offenbeck, R. McGuffin.

July 1962 - Purchased ten acres of land for the church site.

January 1962 - Rev. Kovac became vacancy pastor for the Bradford church.

November 1961 - On November 5th Christ Lutheran Church moved to the Legion Hall.

August 1961 - First Vacation Bible School for Holy Trinity and Christ Lutheran at Scout Hall in Newmarket. Average attendance 75; 10 teachers and helpers.

July 1961 - Our first Pastor Rev. Walter J. Kovac was commissioned to Christ Lutheran. The officiating service was held at Bradford Holy Trinity by Rev. Milan Ontko of Byram, Connecticut.

April 1961 - Christ Lutheran became a mission church member of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (S.E.L.C.) (April 9)

February 1961 - A constitutional meeting was held on February 23 and the name "Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church" was adopted.

September 1960 - Vicar-Intern Richard Shuta was sent by the Mission board to assist Rev. Obeda. Services moved to Orange Hall - a store basement on Main Street. Sunday School, Saturday School, Youth Group and Ladies League were organized.

January 1960 - Bradford Lutherans, who were responsible for initiating Lutheran services in Barrie in 1957 started a post in Aurora on January 31st. Services were held at Anglican Hall by Rev. Obeda Pastor at Bradford 'Holy Trinity' church.