Category: Regional News
Grace Lutheran Ramblers
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. – For almost a year now, congregational members of Grace Lutheran Church have been hiking the trails together in and around Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Port Alberni and the valley area have scenic trails through majestic forests, gurgling creeks, over bridges,…
Living Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church closes its doors
LIPTON, Sask. – Living Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church began on January 1, 1997, through the amalgamation of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lutheran Church–Canada and St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. The congregation was accepted into membership in…
Author dedicates book to Grace Lutheran Oshawa
OSHAWA, Ont. – Writer Daniel Bhata is publishing a book titled Rescued, about his experiences as a refugee with serious health concerns. In the dedication, he thanks his family – parents, wife Fanos, and children Ebenezer and Manna – and the congregation at Grace Lutheran…
East Region church workers’ conference
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – After more than two and a half years’ hiatus because of COVID-19, lockdowns, and mandates, some of the pastors and deacons of the East Region were able to enjoy an in-person conference at Mount Carmel Retreat Centre in Niagara Falls. Excellent…
New Reinhardt hymn for our Ukraine brothers and sisters
ONTARIO – Be Near Your People, Lord, We Pray is a new hymn written by Rev. Kurt E. Reinhardt, pastor in Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s East Region, serving Trinity Lutheran Church in Kurtzville, Ontario. Pastor Reinhardt shares that this hymn was written for our dear brothers…
NBC virtual choir
REGINA – New Beginnings Lutheran Church recently put together an online virtual choir made up of voices from congregation members and a few special friends. The conductor raised a few eyebrows when he suggested that choir members record their own voices at home, promising…