Who attends Celebration?

Denominational background

Although Celebration is related to the Lutheran Church Canada, only 22% of the attendees belong to the Lutheran Church. The largest part of the attendees 55% don't have any former ties to any church denomination. Click on the image to view a larger version.

Age demographics

Sixty percent of Celebration’s attendees are younger than 40. Click on the image to view a larger version.

Area demographics

Celebration attracts people from all over Regina with the biggest number coming from the South Eastern and South Central parts of Regina. Click on the image to view a larger version.

What can you expect at a service?
The purpose of our Worship Arts Ministry is to "create moments where people experience God". We know that people learn best when their hearts experience truth, so we use music, drama, dance and the fine arts to touch people’s hearts with the truth of God’s love. We want everyone who attends Celebration to worship God in a way that involves them physically, engages them intellectually, moves them emotionally, and empowers them volitionally.

Expect to find:

• Casual Dress code
• Multimedia & Drama
• Contemporary music led by a band
• Services Time:
  Sunday morning – 9:00 am and 10:30 am

How will I meet people?
You will see a lot of new faces when you attend a service. The best way to come to know people is to get involved in one of the many groups we have at Celebration. Speaking to the persons at the Information desk on a Sunday morning can do this. Or you can simply go to the ministry or volunteer pages on the website and try one of the ministries or volunteer positions. The group will connect with you to involve you in their team and projects. Another way of meeting people is by connecting to our house based groups. That can be done via the small groups page on our website or by singing up at the information center.

Explain to me – What is Celebration all about?
You will find an explanation at the following links:

• Explore Celebration
• Our Dream, Our Vision
• The Photo Gallery

Do you have kids?
Please visit our children's site, Celebration Kids, to learn more about the kid’s program and how your kids can get involved.

What about teenagers?
We have an exciting group for students – visit our students site, Celebration Youth, to find out how to connect to them.

Are you a young adult?
New groups for young adults are created around ministries like our new snowboard ministry. Check out the students website, Celebration Youth, for more information on our young adult community.

Do you need prayer or support?
Please go to the Prayer Needs section on the home page where you can connect with pastor Brian or the Prayer Ministry to support you in prayer.

ABOUT US

Short History
The rich history of Celebration began in the fall of 1960 when members from Grace Lutheran Church started a Mission plant in the Glen Elm Trailer Court. The first service was held on November 6, 1960 at the community recreation hall with 42 adults and 35 children. Glen Elm Lutheran was officially underway and eventually a church was constructed on the corner of Rupert and 11the Ave. In the late 1970’s the church took some new directions with the calling of Pastor Dan Sattelmeier. He brought a new emphasis on outreach to unbelievers, work of the Holy Spirit. He also introduced contemporary worship music and took bold new steps in increasing the budget and adding alternative services. In 1995 another huge step was undertaken with the building of a new church on the corner of Renfrew Cres. and Prince of Whales Drive. The new building attracted many new visitors, and a population explosion happened almost overnight – making Celebration one of the largest Lutheran Churches in Canada.

Over the years, many godly men and women have worked on staff leading and guiding the ministries of Celebration. Even more volunteers have shared their gifts and resources and passions with one another and with the people of Regina. Mission teams have reached to North Saskatchewan, Mexico, India, Guatemala, Russia, South Africa and many other locations in the world. Celebration has touched every segment of our population with God’s love – from the richest to the poorest, from the youngest to the oldest.

Pastoral Staff:
Cory Illingworth, Student Ministries
Jeremy Williams, Worship & Creative Arts
Kristen Adams, Student Ministries Assistant

Support Staff:
Julia Zhang, Publication & Database
Debra Bohlken, Reception & Finances
Bill Wiskar, Custodian