Category: West Region News

October 22, 2024

Lower Mainland youth retreat

MISSION, B.C. – The Lower Mainland circuit held its third annual youth retreat from May 3-5 at beautiful Camp Luther on Hatzic Lake. God blessed the event with 55 campers and 22 leaders in attendance this year. Participating churches included Walnut Grove Lutheran (Langley), Hillside…

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September 6, 2024

Rev. Dr. Steven Harold retires

RICHMOND, B.C. – On May 26, 2024, the membership of Trinity Lutheran Church both celebrated and were saddened by the retirement of Rev. Dr. Steven Harold. Dr. Harold has served as Trinity’s Pastor of English Ministries for the past 17 years. Dr. Harold graduated from…

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September 3, 2024

Decommissioning service in Craig

CRAIG, Alta. – On June 23, 2024, King of Kings Lutheran Church held a special service of decommissioning at their former location in Craig (formerly Christ Lutheran Church). The building has been vacant for six years as the result of the congregational decision to worship…

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August 28, 2024

“Now what?” Sabbath Conference 2024

EDMONTON – The Sabbath Conference is an annual event that serves an important role in connecting non-pastoral church workers and volunteers across Canada in a way that is tailored specifically to their unique calling.  From May 7-9, 2024, the attendees gathered together in learning and…

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August 21, 2024

Alberta Lutheran spring youth retreat

LEDUC, Alta. – A question on Facebook looking for help restarting the Calgary Fall Youth Retreat brought together a group of six people. At the first meeting, the need for fellowship amongst youth was emphasized, with the goal of bringing together more youth by moving…

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July 9, 2024

West Region slo-pitch tournament

WEST REGION – Ball teams from Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan have been joining together in August for the past 36 years for fun, fellowship, and to play slo-pitch.  In August 2023, the trophy was taken home by First Lutheran (Kelowna, B.C.). The teams and…

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