Category: Regional News
Twenty-four baptisms in Edmonton!
EDMONTON – On May 15, 2022, twenty-four children from twelve families received new life in Christ through baptism at All Saints Lutheran Church in Edmonton. After the special afternoon baptismal service, a meal of traditional Oromo food was served. “We thank God for each child…
St. Peter’s Oyen closes
OYEN, Alta. – On Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022, the eight members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Oyen gathered for a closing service. The congregation was originally located at Sibbald, where it was organized in 1943 with ten charter members in attendance. Rev. Detlefsen…
Pentecost at de l’Ascension in Montreal
Editor’s note: This article has been updated (September 14, 2022) to clarify the contributions of the Ascension Lutheran (LCMS) congregation in Montreal in organizing Pentecost celebrations. MONTREAL, QC. – The celebration of Pentecost at Église évangélique luthérienne de l’Ascension (LCC) and Ascension Lutheran Church (LCMS)…
LWMLC ABC District holds convention
RED DEER, Alta. – The 33rd LWMLC ABC District Convention was held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Red Deer from June 2-4, 2022, with 76 ladies attending in person and 24 attending virtually. For three days, Mount Calvary buzzed with laughter, chatter, hugs, and…
Dual parish holds Ukraine Day
STRATFORD, Ont. – The dual parish of 1st St. John’s, Seebach’s Hill and 2nd St. John’s, Wartburg, held a Ukraine Information Day on March 20, 2022. The membership in both churches were very distressed with the destruction there, which aroused a deep desire to help….
Regina congregation helps feed the hungry
REGINA – On May 17, members of New Beginnings Lutheran Church cooked up supper for people in need. Congregation members volunteered at Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, where they prepared a meal of shepherd’s pie. More than 300 people were fed through their work. The congregation…
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