Category: Regional News
Rev. Schutz reflects on 10th ordination anniversary
PENTICTON, B.C. – Rev. Michael Schutz is commemorating ten years as an ordained pastor in Lutheran Church–Canada this year, which he adds to 13 years of previous service as a Deacon (DPS). Rev. Schutz has served all ten years as a pastor at Concordia Lutheran…
St. Matthew Lutheran grows on Pentecost
CALGARY, Alta. – St. Matthew Lutheran Church is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, and is becoming a multiethnic congregation with God’s blessing. On an especially joyful Pentecost Sunday, May 28, little Sara was baptized and welcomed into God’s family. The baptism ceremony was held…
Young Adults hold retreat in Toronto
TORONTO – East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) hosts four retreats a year at various churches in the East Region to encourage fellowship, new relationships, and growth in Christ. This year’s Spring Retreat was hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in Toronto, and was the group’s…
BUILDing a solid foundation on Jesus
WINNIPEG – When you have more than 19,000 pieces of LEGO, a church interior brimming with bricks, and a life-size LEGO figure, you might not think faith-building would be part of things, but you’d be wrong. From August 14-18, Peace Lutheran Church welcomed 46 kids…
Sabbath retreat in Edmonton
EDMONTON – The Sabbath Conference is an annual conference that serves an important role in connecting non-pastoral church workers and volunteers from across Canada in a way that is tailored to their unique calling. This year’s Sabbath Conference was held May 2-4, 2023, and welcomed…
Shoe-Fest in Cobourg a blessing to Ukrainian refugees
COBOURG, Ont. – St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Ukraine project began in 2022. Unused space in the building quickly filled up with donations of gently used clothing, furniture, and housewares. Through social media, the church welcomed the community’s newcomers from Ukraine by offering a free “shopping”…