Category: Regional News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…