March 13, 2026

Rev. Mark Kloha of LCMS Retires

by Cousby Fernandez INTERNATIONAL – For many Lutheran congregations, the retirement of a pastor marks a significant transition in the life of the church. It is not uncommon for pastors to serve a single parish for decades, forming lasting relationships with congregants while shepherding generations…

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March 11, 2026

Anticipation Builds for Lutheran Church–Canada’s 13th Regular Convention

National—Excitement is building across the country as preparations ramp up for the upcoming 13th Regular Convention of Lutheran Church–Canada, set to take place in Winnipeg, June 12-15, at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre. Held every four years, the national convention is one of the…

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March 11, 2026

LWMLC Parkland Zone’s Fall Retreat

  RUSSELL, Man. – The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League-Canada’s Central District is hosting a prayer retreat for the ladies of Central at the Russell Inn, on Friday, April 24 to Saturday, April 25, 2026. The retreat will provide time for private prayer, practice, and group…

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March 11, 2026

Empty Place Settings

by Rev. Marvin Bublitz Like many of you, I was able to gather with some family and friends over the Christmas season. It seems that special occasions like Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, and birthdays always find people gathering around a table feast. But for some,…

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March 9, 2026

Together for the Sake of the Gospel: Domestic Mission Discernment in LCC

by Tasheney Francis CANADA – Leaders from across Lutheran Church–Canada gathered in early January with a shared purpose: to discern together how best to steward resources for domestic mission and congregational support in the years ahead. The meeting, convened by the Regional Mission and Ministry…

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March 8, 2026

Rev. Jonathan Asmus retires

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – On June 29, 2025, Redeemer Lutheran Church hosted an afternoon worship celebration to mark the retirement of Rev. Jonathan Asmus. Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) West Regional Pastor Robert Mohns preached for the event, with a sermon entitled “Hold Fast!” based on Acts…

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