Par Mums Par Draudzi Draudzes Padome un Darbinieki / Council Pieejamība / Accesibility Arhīvs / Archive Garīgā vadība / clergy LELBA Latvian Church in the World Citas Saites / Links Draudzes vēsture / History About Us Sākums / Home Ziņas un Notikumi 75 gadu jubileja / 75th anniversary! Par Draudzi Iesaisties! / Get involved ! Garīgā Dzīve Kontakti / Contacts Ziedojumi / Donate Copy of Ziedojumi / Donate 2025 Saulaine / Camp Saulaine More Draudzes Vēsture︱History of our Church Draudzes Padome un Darbinieki ︱Church Council Garīgā vadība ︱ Clergy LELBA︱LELBP Arhīvs︱Archive Pieejamība︱Accessibility Citas Saites︱Links Mācītājs ︱ Pastor

Ziedo ! Donate! Lūdzu ziedo aizpildot pievienotu formu / Please donate by using the added form click here for donation form file

Special Worship Services During the year we celebrate several special worship services in which the Latvian community thanks God for His acts of grace and mercy in the history of the Latvian people and our community here in Toronto. On the first Sunday of March, the Latvian community remembers Major Oskars Kalpaks and all those who fought valiantly in 1918-1919 and sacrificed their lives to secure a free Latvia. The service is distinguished by the presence of members of Latvian fraternities and their colours, marking the special role of fraternity members in Kalpak’s battalion and the battles for Latvian freedom In celebration of our Latvian heritage, an ecumenical worship service is usually held as part of the Latvian Song Festival programme. On the 18th of November, Latvians throughout the world remember the proclamation of a free Latvia in 1919 and give thanks to God for the gift of freedom. During the years of brutal and illegal Soviet occupation of Latvia (1943-1993), this memorial service was often very solemn, remembering those who still suffered under communist rule. However, after Latvia regained her independence in 1993, the mood of our November 18th worship has been one of promise and celebration. On the Sunday closest to June 14th, St. John’s congregation remembers the thousands of innocent victims of Soviet communist oppression who were deported during the terrible year of 1941 and in subsequent terror campaigns during the illegal Soviet occupation of Latvia. The Fourth Sunday of Advent is an informal morning worship service of hymns and readings, followed by the decoration of the Christmas tree and the altar area. It is a service for the whole family with young and old participating in the fun – and enjoying carols around the grand piano in the church, the mulled wine, hot chocolate and traditional Christmas treats as well!

Māksla / Art Visu Māksla Cienītāji, Lūdzam Jūsu atbalstu mūsu naudas vākšanas pasākumam. We sincerely ask for your support in our fund-raising event. Pašlaik izkārtas baznīcas lejas zālē ir mākslas darbu izstāde, gan pazīstamu, gan netik pazīstamu mūsu mākslinieku darbi. Lūdzu nāciet skatīties un ziņojiet tālāk un pērciet savai baudai vai kā dāvanas radiem un draugiem. Pildiet mājas ar vasaras un ziemas skatiem, portretiem, krāšņiem ziediem, un klusam dabam. Mūsu pārdodamais gleznu krājums ir jāpatukšo, lai rastu vietas jauniem mākslas darbu dāvinājumiem. Sirsnīgi lūdzam un pateicamies par Jūsu atbalstu. At the present time most of the paintings exhibited in the church hall are for sale. These are the works of well known, and some not so well known, artists. We are trying to deplete our collection of past years to make room for recent donations. Please come and browse, and purchase a painting for your pleasure, or as gifts for your relatives and friends. Fill your house with summer and winter scenes, portraits, and colourful flowers! Come and feast your eyes! We thank you for your support.

Churches-on-the-Hill Foodbank Churches-on-the-Hill Food Bank is an emergency food program run by volunteers and operated under the auspices of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The program supplies food to individuals and families who have housing but whose income is not enough to make ends meet. There continues to be a constant need for canned goods such as soup, canned fruit, tins of meat, beans, pasta sauce. Thank you also to those who are leaving non-perishable food items – it helps to keep the shelves stocked. The Churches-on-the-Hill Food Bank depends on your continued support and has an ongoing need for non-perishable food items. These may be left in the baskets at the back of the church. Please support your Churches-on-the-Hill Foodbank to help those in need. On behalf of the clients and volunteers at the COTH Foodbank, thank you for your support.

Garīgā dzīve Spiritual Life Sākums / Home Ziņas un Notikumi 75 gadu jubileja / 75th anniversary! Par Draudzi Iesaisties! / Get involved ! Garīgā Dzīve Kontakti / Contacts Ziedojumi / Donate Copy of Ziedojumi / Donate 2025 Saulaine / Camp Saulaine More Sakramenti ︱Sacraments Vārds un Lūgšana ︱ Word and prayer Ecumenical Ministry Special Services Discussion Group ︱ Diskusiju grupa