Category: Regional News
We’re not in the 1950s anymore!
The ground has shifted, and we’re not talking about earthquakes but rather the place of the Church in 21st century North America. That’s the message received loud and clear by almost 1000 Lutherans who have attended a Lutheran Hour Ministries Regional Outreach Conference (ROC). Now,…
Goderich tornado passes north of Lutheran Church
Following a devastating tornado which hit Goderich, Ontario, Sunday afternoon, Pastor John Trembulak, pastor of Berea-by-the-Water Lutheran Church, reports “The church and our people appear fine, however, the heart of Goderich has been devastated. Many buildings and trees are down.” The pastor, currently on vacation,…
Stanfel funeral arrangements
The funeral service for Rev. Dr. Albin Stanfel will be held at Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener, Ontario on Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m. Since cremation will have taken place, there will be no public visitation. A guest book will be available….
Former East District president called to glory
KITCHENER, Ont. – The Lord called home former East District president Rev. Dr. Albin J. Stanfel, Thursday, July 7, 2011. Dr. Stanfel, who lived in Kitchener, was surrounded at the time of his death by his children Julie, Marty, and William. He served as president of the…
B.C. students support Nicaraguan schools
Students and staff at Hope Lutheran Christian School in Port Coquitlam, B.C. and staff at Zion Lutheran School in Cloverdale, B.C. gave from their hearts as they gathered an offering of gifts for fellow students and staff of the Lutheran schools in Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua. The…
Lutheran pastor and son set world record for heaviest vehicle pull
COBOURG, Ont., Canada – Reverend Kevin Fast, a Lutheran Church–Canada pastor in Cobourg, and his son Jacob Fast, 18, celebrated Father’s Day by pulling two fire trucks 30 metres down Queen Street in Cobourg in 38 seconds as hundreds of people cheered them on—setting the…