Category: Regional News
NW Ontario Circuit retreat
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – From September 11-13, seven pastors from the northwest Ontario Circuit (five active and two retired) gathered at Aurora Lutheran Bible Camp, just outside of Thunder Bay, for a time of reflection and renewal in God’s Word. They studied St. Paul’s first…
A break-in, arson, and God’s mercy
EDMONTON – The middle of June 2023 saw the people of Riverbend Lutheran eagerly anticipating the return of their pastor from service as a military chaplain in Latvia. That welcome was marred by a break-in and fire. Fortunately, neighbours saw flames and called the fire…
CLS installs Dr. Gimbel as Academic Dean and Professor
EDMONTON – On November 16, Rev. Dr. James Gimbel was installed as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS). Lutheran Church–Canada’s West Regional Pastor, Rev. Robert Mohns, conducted the installation, while Rev. Scott Lyons, Chair of CLS’ Board of Regents, served…
Four pastors celebrate ordination anniversaries
COLLINGWOOD, Ont. – On July 8, a special celebration occurred at the home of Bob and Ruth Klages, members of Christ our Hope in Collingwood. They were able to celebrate special ordination anniversaries of their pastor, their son, and two sons-in-law! A celebratory cake was…
Built on the rock: celebrating 25 years of ordained ministry
STONY PLAIN CIRCUIT, Alta. – Rev. Robert Marshall was ordained and installed at Faith Lutheran in Coronach 25 years ago on July 26, 1998. When contemplating the milestone of 25 years as an ordained minister with Lutheran Church–Canada, he said: “It is only by the…
Rev. Jensen marks 50th ordination anniversary
EDMONTON – Rev. Wayne Jensen grew up on a family farm in western Saskatchewan and went to high school and two years of junior college at Concordia College in Edmonton. After two years of senior college in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he enrolled at Lutheran Theological…