Category: Regional News
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….
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…
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…
Sacred Music and Romantic Verve: Upcoming concerts from CUCA
EDMONTON – The next few weeks in Edmonton will see the Concordia University College of Alberta musical community host two special concerts. “Lord Make Me an Instrument” is the theme of Concordia’s 13th annual Sacred Music Festival, featuring renowned Canadian choral composer Eleanor Daley, along…
Applicants Wanted for the Greatest of all Adventures
by Don Schiemann On January 13, 1914, Ernest Shackelton published the following notice: “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.” Five thousand applications were received in…
Call for applications for ABC District Administrative Assistant
EDMONTON – The Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District of Lutheran Church–Canada is seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Lynn Giese, who has served as Administrative Assistant to District President Donald Schiemann and to Outreach Executive Glenn Schaeffer for the last several years, has…
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