Category: Regional News

September 5, 2024

150th anniversary in Kurtzville

KURTZVILLE, Ont. – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is celebrating 150 years of God’s blessings. Generous fundraising allowed the committee to host a roast pig dinner for all those who attended the Anniversary Vespers and Cemetery Memorial Services on May 26, 2024. Local dignitaries were also…

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September 3, 2024

Decommissioning service in Craig

CRAIG, Alta. – On June 23, 2024, King of Kings Lutheran Church held a special service of decommissioning at their former location in Craig (formerly Christ Lutheran Church). The building has been vacant for six years as the result of the congregational decision to worship…

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August 28, 2024

“Now what?” Sabbath Conference 2024

EDMONTON – The Sabbath Conference is an annual event that serves an important role in connecting non-pastoral church workers and volunteers across Canada in a way that is tailored specifically to their unique calling.  From May 7-9, 2024, the attendees gathered together in learning and…

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August 22, 2024

Winkler hosts young adult retreat

WINKLER, Man. – From May 31 to June 2, the Trinity Young Adults group hosted a retreat at Trinity Lutheran in Winkler on the theme of “And now… the REST of the Story.” Time was spent considering the Bible’s teaching on the Sabbath, focusing on…

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August 21, 2024

Alberta Lutheran spring youth retreat

LEDUC, Alta. – A question on Facebook looking for help restarting the Calgary Fall Youth Retreat brought together a group of six people. At the first meeting, the need for fellowship amongst youth was emphasized, with the goal of bringing together more youth by moving…

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August 14, 2024

East Region Church Workers’ Conference

NIAGARA FALLS – Lutheran Church–Canada’s East Region’s Pastors and Deacons Conference was held April 22-24, 2024 once again at Mount Carmel Retreat Centre in Niagara Falls. About 65 people attended.  The presentations were delivered in a most enjoyable and sometimes humorous way by Rev. David…

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