ABC District LWML-C holds 32nd convention

CALGARY, Alt. – The 32nd convention of the ABC District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada took place in Calgary on June 20-22, 2019. District President Linda Horton reported that “the Convention was a success and fulfilled the needs of many, which is due to a lot of hard working, dedicated and gifted team players, forming one body.”

An ingathering supported the Children’s cottage, a crisis child centre in Calgary, and the event included a banquet dinner, a convention choir, a town hall forum, the distribution of mission grants to seven different projects, a mission walk, and several intersession presentations on various topics. Rev. Joseph Nhial presented on the Pastors with Alternate Training (PAT) program, retired Mountie Dan Oystryk spoke about post-traumatic stress disorder, and Dr. Leah Koetting presented on a Christian perspective on Medical Assistance in Dying.

The District has announced that the 33rd convention will be hosted by the Parkland Zone (central Alberta) in the summer of 2022.

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Adapted from the LWMLC ABC District newsletter

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