Monthly Archives: May 2010

Warm thanks to the Local Arrangements Committee in Victoria and the three hosting congregations: Good Shepherd, Grace, Lutheran Church of the Cross.  Your hospitality was warm, the meals you provided were delicious and your desire to provide all the support … Continue reading →

Retiring BC Synod Treasurer Gene Blishen presented the  budget for July12010 to June 30, 2010.  Mr. Blishen told how the synod has been encumbered by a lawsuit brought by former member congregation, Christ the King Lutheran in Surrey.  ”We’ve been … Continue reading →

“Start small – celebrate even one youth participating!”  says Bronwyn Nestegaard-Paul from Grace, Victoria, youth delegate at convention.   Tarynn McKenzie from Church of the Cross, Victoria and Christopher Sandl from Good Shepherd, Victoria also offered advice on ministering to … Continue reading →

BC SYNOD COUNCIL: Elected- Open Clergy: Eric Krushel Elected- Open Lay: Armen Petznik BC SYNOD TREASURER: Elected by acclamation: Stephen Holmes LTS Board – elected 2nd ballot Rev. Nathan Fong INFO on Balloting for BISHOP First (nominating) Ballot- Those receiving … Continue reading →

Ms. Darlene Johnson, who has served a total of 10 years on Synod Council, was elected as B.C. Synod Vice-Chair.  Ms. Johnson is a member of Peace Lutheran, Abbotsford, and has been serving as Vice-Chair pro-temp for Synod Council.

Meeting in groups of 3 or 4, delegates and visitors went through a guided exploration of gratitude and generosity in order to become more comfortable sharing this aspect of our faith. Discussion followed a variety of questions that looked at … Continue reading →

On schedule and with all agenda items  items completed, the business of the convention closed with a loud, “AMEN!” Delegates and guests gathered at the University of Victoria, Faculty Club for a festive and fun evening.    Pastors Lyle McKenzie … Continue reading →