Category: West Region News
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Riverbend returns to building, installs Rev. Pastucha
EDMONTON – After almost nine months of exile from their building due to a break-in and arson, the folks at Riverbend Lutheran Church had plenty to be thankful for and celebrate. On March 17, a week after returning to the sanctuary, the church gathered for the…
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