Redeemer Lutheran Church Brampton

On December 10, 1967, Redeemer Lutheran Church proudly opened its doors for services in Bramalea. Our church at that time sat on the northeast corner of a new satellite city. After much planning, the dreams and work of the members had finally become a reality, and just in time, at that, to be included in the projects of Canada's "Centennial Year".

It all began when Pastor D. Glass arrived in July 1964 to work with a few Lutheran members. Bramalea at that time was primarily bounded by Clark Blvd., Bramalea Rd., Steeles Ave. and Dixie Rd. To be more descriptive you could say gravel roads, orchards and corn fields. Services began in the cafeteria of Bramalea Secondary School and on June 13, 1965 the charter was signed by thirty-two members. Now the planning for the church building would begin and one of the first major steps of the first elected council was the founding of the building committee.


Notable Events

  • First service, October 18, 1964, attendance 70

  • First communion service, February 7, 1965, attendance 17

  • First elected council, December 13, 1965

  • Parsonage dedication, October 30, 1966

  • Ground breaking ceremony, June 25, 1967

  • Cornerstone laying, October 29, 1967

  • Dedication service, December 10, 1967

  • Membership growth 1965-54, 1967-116 ... 1996-240, 1997-267

PREVIOUS PASTORS AND LENGTH OF SERVICE

Rev. Donald Glass: July 20, 1964 to april 6, 1969

Rev. Harold Witte: Sept 7, 1969 to July 27, 1976

Rev. Arthur Rader: Nov. 21, 1976 to Dec. 31, 1982

Rev. Lester Prusha: Sept. 11, 1983 to June 23, 1991

Rev. Frank Silver: Aug. 4, 1991 to July 31, 2003

Rev. Charlie Ravelonjato: Aug 03. 2003 -


Our first pastor: Rev. Donald Glass: July 20, 1964 to april 6, 1969

Our Second Pastor Rev.Harold Witte (Sept 7, 1969 to July 27, 1976)


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