Category: West Region News
“Remember How He Told You” – St. Luke 24:6
by Nolan Astley St. Luke tells us the women went to Jesus’ tomb at “deep dawn.” That’s not exactly what most translations say, but the Greek word usually translated as “early” can also be translated as “deep.” Deep dawn, as in “it is always darkest…
Conference on Atheism & the Christian Faith to feature world famous philosopher
EDMONTON – This year’s conference of the Canadian Centre for Scholarship and the Christian Faith (CCSCF) will address the subject of “Atheism and the Christian Faith.” The event takes place May 6-7, 2016 at Concordia University of Edmonton. The Keynote Speaker for this year’s event…
ABC District President addresses Alberta Government over sexual orientation guidelines
EDMONTON – Alberta-British Columbia District President Glenn Schaeffer has published a letter he has sent to Alberta’s Minister of Education regarding the guidelines on sexual orientation the provincial government has released for schools. “We commend your desire to provide a safe and caring setting for…
Some Good News
by Nolan Astley I had lunch in Edmonton recently with a friend who told me, “We really need to hear some good news.” He was referring to our church body, both at the national and district level and perhaps also to life in his congregation….
An open letter to members of LCC from the President of Concordia University of Edmonton
EDITOR’S NOTE: President Gerald S. Krispin of Concordia University of Edmonton has issued the following open letter to members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). It addresses the university’s recent decision to cease identifying as a Christian institution. President Krispin has released his letter to the church…
Response to Alberta Government’s Proposed Gender Guidelines
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta recently released proposed guidelines on sexual orientation that are to be adopted by all school districts in the province. Alberta-British Columbia District President Glenn Schaeffer has responded to the guidelines, encouraging ABC District members in Alberta to make their…