Category: West Region News
West Regional Mission and Ministry Committee meets
VANCOUVER, B.C. – From February 24-25, 2023, members of the West Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC) met for worship, relationship-building, orientation, decision-making, and planning for future work, graciously hosted by Killarney Community Lutheran Church. This was the first in-person meeting since new members were…
Second annual pastors’ Respite Retreat
ST. ALBERT, Alta. – The second Respite Retreat for pastors was held from January 31 to February 2, 2023, at the Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert. There were 19 attendees this year, mostly from Alberta, although there was one attendee from…
Rev. Kruesel retires
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – On January 8, 2023, Rev. Tom Kruesel retired from full-time parish ministry after nearly 33 years. Rev. Kruesel grew up in Saskatoon and Winnipeg, son of Rev. Richard and Millie Kruesel. He attended Concordia College where he met his future bride,…
“Angels Reminiscing”: A Christmas celebration
EDMONTON, Alta. – The most wonderful time of the year was celebrated in a most wonderful way by Redeemer Lutheran Church this year. Piled-up snow, icy roads, negative temperatures, and COVID-19 restrictions were not able to thwart the church’s enthusiasm and excitement in celebrating this…
Constructing Vacation Bible School
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. – Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church held a Vacation Bible School this summer from July 18-21. Despite there being only a very short time in which to prepare, God provided all that was needed, including 58 children and 33 volunteers (including 19…
Ukraine fundraiser in the Okanagan
OLIVER, B.C. – On August 27, an event called “1000 Rides Out” took place in Oliver to update the community on an earlier charity fundraiser that was held near the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, when many refugees were leaving for safer locations. This…
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