Category: West Region News

June 29, 2026

Calgary Congregations Unite Under New Name

by Liz Anhorn CALGARY, Alta. – On January 11, after more than three years of prayer and planning, members of Prince of Peace (Calgary) and Shepherd of the Hills (Airdrie) gathered to celebrate their unification as one congregation under a new name: Shepherd of Peace…

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June 8, 2026

Care for the Caregivers of Our Souls

by Robert Mohns When we consider church worker care, we often think first of financial support. Scripture makes clear that the church bears this responsibility. In Lutheran Church–Canada, however, such care has become increasingly difficult. In 2017, the LCMS found 42 percent of workers and…

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April 27, 2026

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…

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April 22, 2026

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…

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March 18, 2026

“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…

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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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