Martin Luther Church was born in  early 1934 when Pastor A. Schormann began holding services in the Seaman's institute on Pender Street, Vancouver, and in his own home on 7th avenue. The journey continued in 1935 with a series of dynamic moves that would lead to a permanent home for  the fledgling congregation. From humble beginnings above a store on Fraser Street to a welcoming Anglican Church, and finally to a vacant church owned by St. George United Church, each step was filled with purpose. On June 4, 1936, the first church council was elected, paving the way for a bright future. By September 15, 1937, the congregation joyfully purchased the current church site for $2,250, and in 1938, the name Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church was formally adopted. The excitement peaked on September 28, 1947, when a newly constructed church building was dedicated—a truly joyous day for the congregation! As the 1950s welcomed many German-speaking newcomers to Vancouver, the church continued to flourish, constructing the current education building in 1964, which houses the church office and pastor's study. In 1983, a stunning renovation brought beautiful stained-glass windows to life in our worship space! Throughout its history, Martin Luther Church has passionately engaged in all aspects of ministry, from Sunday School and Confirmation to Choir and fellowship programs, fostering a deep connection with the wider church and community.