Category: Regional News
Virtual Sabbath Conference
ONLINE – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For…
Sharing in the joy of the Resurrection at a distance
VANCOUVER, B.C. – With a ban on in-person worship gatherings in place since mid-November 2020, Killarney Community Lutheran Church wanted to provide something special for its members to mark the resurrection of our Lord. In addition to an online worship service, members of both Killarney…
IMPACT… But shorter!
WEST REGION – The IMPACT Youth Gathering committee has released a video announcing that since an in-person youth gathering won’t be possible this summer, they will be hosting a live-streamed youth event on Friday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. PDT. The event, IMPACT…but shorter, will…
Pioneer on the Lake: New Future, Same Legacy
EAST REGION – The Friends of Pioneer leadership team is excited to announce that a partnership has been formed with Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Cabot, PA. Concordia Lutheran Ministries has agreed to purchase the Pioneer property with the stipulation that the ongoing ministry of camp…
Former East District BOD member passes on to glory
KANATA, Ontario – Kenneth Lyell Currie, who served Lutheran Church–Canada’s former East District as a longtime board member, passed on to glory on April 19, 2021 at the age of 86. The cause of death was mesothelioma. Ken played an active role in church life,…
Lutheran Leavener: Prairie Pastor Plays Metal Music
WARMAN, Saskatchewan – Many pastors are talented singers and musicians in their own rights, but it’s not everyday that one drops an EP—especially one featuring metal music. Rev. Peter Knelson is pastor of St. John’s Lutheran in Warman, Saskatchewan, but he also releases Christian…