Category: Regional News
Third picture book from Canadian Lutheran artist
CANADA – In May, Kloria Publishing released its third board book by Canadian Lutheran artist Harrison Avery Prozenko. Prozenko’s new book—Depart in Peace—brings to life the “Nunc Dimittis” from the Lutheran liturgy. The illustrations follow the same style as Prozenko’s two other books from Kloria…
South Saskatchewan pastors’ retreat
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Twelve pastors, mainly from South Saskatchewan, met at Camp Lutherland, near Fort Qu’Appelle, from May 14-15 for a brief retreat. The Board of Lutherland invited Saskatchewan pastors to enjoy the beautiful lake setting, tour the modern facilities and spend the night…
Camp Lutherland receives new hymnals, holds open house
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – On June 9, 2024, Camp Lutherland held an open house and worship service, with nearly 40 people from four Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations gathering for a communion service hosted by the Camp Lutherland Board, along with the local LCC congregation of…
Rev. Dr. Steven Harold retires
RICHMOND, B.C. – On May 26, 2024, the membership of Trinity Lutheran Church both celebrated and were saddened by the retirement of Rev. Dr. Steven Harold. Dr. Harold has served as Trinity’s Pastor of English Ministries for the past 17 years. Dr. Harold graduated from…
150th anniversary in Kurtzville
KURTZVILLE, Ont. – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is celebrating 150 years of God’s blessings. Generous fundraising allowed the committee to host a roast pig dinner for all those who attended the Anniversary Vespers and Cemetery Memorial Services on May 26, 2024. Local dignitaries were also…
Decommissioning service in Craig
CRAIG, Alta. – On June 23, 2024, King of Kings Lutheran Church held a special service of decommissioning at their former location in Craig (formerly Christ Lutheran Church). The building has been vacant for six years as the result of the congregational decision to worship…