Lutheran singles retreat

FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Central Region, co-sponsored by Camp Lutherland, hosted its first ever Lutheran Singles Camp for young adults from June 20-24, 2025, at Camp Lutherland. Even with a small group, the retreat had a national scope, with thirteen attendees coming from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

The three speakers also hailed from all three of LCC’s regions: Rev. Kurt Lantz drove all the way from St. Catharines, Ontario, to present on the biblical foundations of marriage, choosing a spouse, and the role of the single young adult in the family and community. Rev. Daniel Cunningham’s journey from Kitimat, B.C. took three airplanes and an hour-long car ride. Rev. Cunningham presented on Ecclesiastes 4 and long-distance relationships. Finally, Vicar Albert Ho from Winkler, Manitoba, presented on the vocation of singleness and considerations when desiring marriage. 

All present were blessed with a time of relaxation and connection at the facilities of Camp Lutherland, where they were treated to beautiful views, great company with like-minded brothers and sisters in Christ, food that was the perfect combination of comforting and creative, and nights with snacks by the campfire. Above all, the retreat addressed a growing want and need from Lutheran young adults across Canada for a sense of community and belonging across the Lutheran Church, and many friendships were built and strengthened.

Vicar Albert Ho

Photos: Nathan Friesen

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