membership in kinasao

Full Membership is open to individuals and congregations who are a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada, Lutheran Church Canada, Church of the Lutheran Brethren Canada and North American Lutheran Church. 

Associate Membership is open to individuals and congregations of other Christian denominations.  

congregational membership

Why should our church be a member of Kinasao? 

- all congregation members are able to vote at the AGM and serve on the Board of Directors

- host a congregational retreat at Kinasao Oct-Apr with no accommodation fees

- your pastor(s) receive a free personal retreat in Mt Olive Lodge


View the full list of Benefits and Responsibilities to share with your church council. 

individual membership

Why should I be an individual member in Kinasao?

- able to vote at the Annual General Meeting and serve on the Board of Directors.

- membership is held independently and not reliant on your congregation's membership.

- individual membership shows your commitment to Kinasao's mission and desire to be involved in the ministry. 

full membership

Must be a member of a Lutheran congregation

Able to vote at the Annual General Meeting

Able to serve on the Board of Directors

Able to hold a lease on Kinasao property


Application for Full Individual Membership

Application for Full Congregational Membership

associate membership

Must be a member of a Christian congregation

Able to have voice at Annual General Meeting

Able to serve on committees of the Board

Able to hold a lease on Kinasao property


Application for Associate Individual Membership

Application for Associate Congregational Membership