Category: Regional News
Installation in Oshawa
OSHAWA, Ont. – On Sunday, July 6, the Lord of the Church gave a new under-shepherd to Grace Lutheran Church as circuit counsellor Rev. Vishal Paul installed Rev. Guntars Baikovs. Rev. Baikovs grew up in Latvia, in the former Soviet Union. The Lord had to…
Anniversary celebrations in Windsor
WINDSOR, Ont. – From June 6-8, 2025, First Lutheran Church and Christian Academy celebrated their 105th and 30th anniversaries respectively. The weekend started off at the school with live music, tree planting, speeches, food, beverages, and lots of fun, laughs, and even some happy tears….
Sabbath Conference 2025
EDMONTON – The Sabbath Conference is an annual conference that serves an important role in connecting deacons, church workers, and volunteers across Canada in a way that is tailored specifically to their unique calling. From May 27-29, 2025, attendees gathered together in learning and fellowship….
Ah, the good old days
by Marvin Bublitz You may have heard someone say it. You may have said it yourself. I am sure I have said it at some point: “I miss the good old days.” As we prepare for the next convention and review our life together since…
Pastors’ wives retreat
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Smoke-filled skies could not dampen the enthusiasm for the Central Region Pastors’ Wives Retreat, held May 30 to June 1, 2025 at beautiful Camp Lutherland. Fourteen women gathered to study, worship, share, and care for each other, as they discussed “The…
Lutheran singles retreat
FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Central Region, co-sponsored by Camp Lutherland, hosted its first ever Lutheran Singles Camp for young adults from June 20-24, 2025, at Camp Lutherland. Even with a small group, the retreat had a national scope, with thirteen attendees coming…