Category: West Region News
“Angels Reminiscing”: A Christmas celebration
EDMONTON, Alta. – The most wonderful time of the year was celebrated in a most wonderful way by Redeemer Lutheran Church this year. Piled-up snow, icy roads, negative temperatures, and COVID-19 restrictions were not able to thwart the church’s enthusiasm and excitement in celebrating this…
Constructing Vacation Bible School
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. – Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church held a Vacation Bible School this summer from July 18-21. Despite there being only a very short time in which to prepare, God provided all that was needed, including 58 children and 33 volunteers (including 19…
Ukraine fundraiser in the Okanagan
OLIVER, B.C. – On August 27, an event called “1000 Rides Out” took place in Oliver to update the community on an earlier charity fundraiser that was held near the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, when many refugees were leaving for safer locations. This…
Twenty-four baptisms in Edmonton!
EDMONTON – On May 15, 2022, twenty-four children from twelve families received new life in Christ through baptism at All Saints Lutheran Church in Edmonton. After the special afternoon baptismal service, a meal of traditional Oromo food was served. “We thank God for each child…
St. Peter’s Oyen closes
OYEN, Alta. – On Wednesday evening, June 8, 2022, the eight members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Oyen gathered for a closing service. The congregation was originally located at Sibbald, where it was organized in 1943 with ten charter members in attendance. Rev. Detlefsen…
LWMLC ABC District holds convention
RED DEER, Alta. – The 33rd LWMLC ABC District Convention was held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Red Deer from June 2-4, 2022, with 76 ladies attending in person and 24 attending virtually. For three days, Mount Calvary buzzed with laughter, chatter, hugs, and…
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