Laurentian District LWMLC news

EAST REGION – In the Laurentian District of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada (LWMLC) that spans 3,000 kilometers and six provinces, the desire to meet one another, whether online or in person, increases as the members talk together about Christ’s love and His Word.

On February 25, the Atlantic Region hosted an online chat with LWMLC President Linda Long and Rena Detlefsen, Vice-President, District Administration. The group, which included women from the Good Shepherd (New Brunswick) and St. Andrew’s (Nova Scotia) parishes, discussed some realities of being part of LCC’s most easternmost Lutherans. One of the outcomes was a desire to connect more often online using LWMLC’s theologically reviewed resources.

On April 24, therefore, the Laurentian District hosted an online Bible study: “Bible & a Beverage: What is in a Name?” In addition to two members of the Laurentian District’s Board of Directors, attendees came from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. It was refreshing to be reminded of how God injects meaning and purpose into the names and lives of those He has chosen to accomplish His will. 

“It was refreshing to be reminded of how God injects meaning and purpose into the names and lives of those He has chosen to accomplish His will.”

Another result of the February conversation is the planning of the 2023 LWMLC seminar, “Oaks of Righteousness,” in the Atlantic Region. Arrangements and an LWMLC mission opportunity grant are under way to cover the weekend expenses and seminar presenter travel costs. As a first in LWMLC and with LWMLC’s grant help, this seminar will allow distant Atlantic region members to convene and receive many spiritual and physical benefits. 

Fun fact: A new LWMLC seminar is produced and presented every three years. The “Oaks of Righteousness” seminar has been and is being presented in other locations across LWMLC’s four geographical districts. 

The members of LWMLC are excited to explore and continue joining together in Word and Spirit in the many ways possible with the Laurentian District members.

Rena Detlefsen, Vice-President, District Administration

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