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Fifth anniversary of rebooted University of Calgary campus ministry
CALGARY – Foothills Lutheran Church was originally named Varsity Hill Lutheran, and the first pastor, Rev. Paul Schmidt, was called in 1965 to be the part-time University of Calgary chaplain. The Lutheran students’ club had a designated room in the parsonage, with regular meetings there…
Lutheran Military Chaplains gather in Ontario
CORNWALL, ONTARIO – Chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces gathered together the week of June 2 for “Called to Serve” in Cornwall, Ontario. This exercise is an opportunity for chaplains to gather together for mutual support, to hear from their leaders in the chaplaincy, and…
LCC chaplain dedicates cross at Lithuania’s Hill of Crosses
LITHUANIA – On November 30, the first Sunday of Advent, the Canadian Air Task Force in Lithuania placed a cross on the Hill of Crosses, a national historic and pilgrimage site. Rev. Gerson Flor, a member of Lutheran Church–Canada and chaplain with the Canadian forces…
Remembering Canada’s military chaplains
TORONTO – To mark the 100th anniversary of World War I, the Anglican Cathedral of St. James (Toronto) is hosting an exhibit on the history of Canada’s military chaplaincy, and Lutheran Church–Canada is among the sponsors. Entitled “Called to Serve: An Exhibit Honouring Canada’s Military…
LCC chaplain receives one of the Armed Forces’ highest commendations
OTTAWA – On May 31, 2014 Rev. Dr. Chaplain Harold Ristau—a member of Lutheran Church–Canada—received the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) commendation, which is one of the highest recognitions in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Dr. Ristau was honoured along with 11 other military personnel…
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