Category: Regional News

November 4, 2026

Shout for Joy, O Inhabitant of Zion!

by Don Kunzelman PLUMAS, Man. – On Sunday, July 12, Zion Lutheran Church celebrated its 125th anniversary. The theme of the anniversary was “Shout for joy, O inhabitant of Zion” from Isaiah 12:6. Because of flooding issues and very hot weather, the festivities were held…

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November 4, 2026

Rev. Milton Lam Reflects on Ten Years in Ministry

by Rev. Milton Lam KANATA, Ont. – It has been the greatest joy and privilege to serve the Lord in preaching and administering the sacraments in His Church, Rev. Lam said on reaching ten years in ministry. “Over these ten years,” he continues, “I’ve become…

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October 25, 2026

You Are Not Alone: Sabbath 2026

by Dcn. Michael Gillingham, LAMP EDMONTON – This year’s Sabbath Conference was held at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) from April 28-30. Eighteen attendees, including full-time and part-time church workers and volunteers, enjoyed the presentations and Bible study on the topic of loneliness. Presenters were mental…

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October 24, 2026

Rev. Cooley Marks 50th Ordination Anniversary

OSOYOOS, B.C. – A 50th ordination anniversary: “What does this mean? (as any Lutheran should ask). For Rev. Maj. C.S. Cooley, it has been a lifetime of “Standing on Guard for Thee” for Canada and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). He is now in Emeritus mode, so…

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October 24, 2026

Rev. MacKay Marks 50th Ordination Anniversary

EDMONTON – Following colloquy, Rev. Larry MacKay was ordained on June 13, 1976, into the Office of the Holy Ministry by Rev. Dr. George Rode at Grace Lutheran Church in Edson, Alberta. It happened to be his birthday, and he recalls his wife Carole sitting…

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October 20, 2026

Changes in the Wascana Circuit

REGINA – There’s an old joke that goes, “How many Lutherans does it take to change a lightbulb? None, Lutherans don’t change!” It’s never been an overly funny joke, but in the Wascana circuit in Regina it isn’t even that factual! Recent changes in pastoral…

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