All posts tagged West Region

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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April 8, 2026

IMPACT Youth Gathering early bird deadline approaches

WEST REGION – From Saturday, June 27 to Tuesday, June 30, youth, their leaders, and other volunteers will gather once again at Pines Bible Camp in Grand Forks, BC. Pines is in a beautiful location in southern BC, quiet and peaceful; and so beautiful that the youth gathering is returning to the same…

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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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March 8, 2026

Rev. Jonathan Asmus retires

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. – On June 29, 2025, Redeemer Lutheran Church hosted an afternoon worship celebration to mark the retirement of Rev. Jonathan Asmus. Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) West Regional Pastor Robert Mohns preached for the event, with a sermon entitled “Hold Fast!” based on Acts…

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