Category: West Region News
Canadian Lutherans join annual March for Life
CANADA – Thousands of Canadians gathered on Parliament Hill on May 9, 2019 for the national March for Life, with a number of Lutherans among them. Prolife Canadians converge on Ottawa every year to express their concern over issues like abortion, physician assisted suicide, and…
Western Region Mission and Ministry Council Inaugural Meeting
CALGARY – On Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th the inaugural meeting of the Western Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC) took place at Foothills Lutheran Church, Calgary Alberta. The council members enjoyed the hospitality of Pastor David Bode, Deacon Miriam Winstanley and a…
The Canadian Lutheran welcomes new editor for regional news
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is welcoming Michelle Heumann as the new editor of regional news for The Canadian Lutheran magazine. At the same time, the magazine is giving thanks for the long-service of its outgoing district news editors and layout designer. “I’m excited to…
From the West Regional Pastor: I Have a Confession to Make
By: Rev. Robert Mohns I have a confession to make. I have a weight problem. The weight problem I am thinking about started about this time last year. I was concerned about what I should take and the maximum amount of weight I could carry on…
A Brave Journey: from the Sudan to Canada
CALGARY, AB – With hearts full of gratitude and faith the Calgary Circuit of Lutheran Church-Canada reports that the sponsored refugee family from the Sudan is making good progress adjusting to their new home in Canada. Eighteen weeks in Calgary—since their arrival May 31—has seen the…
From the West Regional Pastor: Trees Endure for Generations
By: Rev. Robert Mohns Trees endure for generations. They present a powerful contrast with human mortality. “There is hope for a tree,” says the book of Job. “If it is cut down it will sprout again; Its tender shoots will not cease. If its roots are…