Category: Regional News
God At Work in the West Region
by Robert Mohns Throughout my years of service as the West Regional Pastor for Lutheran Church–Canada, I have witnessed the Lord’s hand guiding His Church, sustaining His people, nurturing them in faith, and welcoming the lost or those who have strayed into His kingdom. Many…
Zion in Plumas marking 125th anniversary
PLUMAS, Man. – The congregation of Zion Lutheran Church thanks and praises God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ who established Zion Lutheran first in Tupper, Manitoba, and then in the village of Plumas some 125 years ago. The foundation laid by the first…
Closing of St. Matthew’s in Smithville
SMITHVILLE, Ont. – For almost 80 years, God’s Word was proclaimed and the Holy Sacraments were administered at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (also known as St. Matthew’s Slovak Evangelical Church) in Smithville. On January 13, former members, friends, and local clergy gathered to officially close…
25th anniversary of the Oromo Evangelical Church of Calgary
CALGARY, Alta. – The Oromo Evangelical Church of Calgary (OECC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It started as a Christian fellowship in the basement of a Christian family, Adde Belayinesh Teshome and Obbo Ballis, around 2001. Later, the group began holding Sunday afternoon…
“Caring for Those Who Have Left the Faith”—Mini Conference
RED DEER, Alta. – On April 24 and 25, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, alongside Concordia Lutheran Seminary, will be hosting Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller (LCMS) for a mini conference that will equip attendees to care for those who have left the faith. Most Christians know someone in this situation, which can occur for…
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…