Category: Regional News

August 1, 2014

From Brazil with saudade: Concordia Choir on tour

Edmonton – “Dude, Where’s My Luggage?” “Nice to Meat You!” and “This Trip Is Making Me Feel Things” These were the first three daily blog titles from the Concordia Concert Choir’s spring tour to Brazil. Five staff and 25 members of the student choir from…

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June 19, 2014

President Don Schiemann (ABC) will not stand for reelection

CANADA – As Lutheran Church–Canada moves on from its national convention (held in Vancouver in early June) and sets its sights on district conventions in 2015, it does so with the knowledge that change is coming: President Don Schiemann of the Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District…

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June 6, 2014

In midst of Moncton tragedy, Lutheran pastor points people to God’s love

UPDATE (June 8): After this article was first posted, Rev. David Milette was interviewed by CBC News on June 7 about caring for people in the aftermath of the Moncton shooting. In the seven-minute long interview, he again points people to the comfort of God’s…

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February 10, 2014

CLS installs new president

EDMONTON – On February 2, Rev. Dr. James Gimbel was installed as the sixth President of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS). The service took place at 7:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Lutheran Church–Canada’s President Robert Bugbee performed the installation, while First Vice-President Nolan Astley preached….

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December 5, 2013

Broadcast ministry identifies partners

by Larry Gajdos TORONTO, Ontario – Reaching out with the Gospel can be a daunting task. So it was for Lay Missionary Javed Akhter of Redeemer Lutheran (Hamilton, Ontario) as he struggled to share Jesus with the South Asian community in Hamilton and the Golden…

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November 14, 2013

CLWR to host Christmas Reception, reports successful Sweaters for Syria campaign

WINNIPEG – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) will be holding a Christmas reception at its Winnipeg Warehouse (549 King Edward Street) November 28-November 30. All supporters are invited this event to enjoy refreshments and meet CLWR staff and volunteers. Stop by Thursday and Friday between…

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