During the month of October, the three Districts of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) welcomed members to their final regular conventions before the transition of the new LCC structure in January 2019. Central District’s Convention was held between October 1-3 in Winnipeg, MB, East District’s Convention was held in London, ON between October 14-17, and Alberta-British Columbia District held their convention in Sherwood Park, AB between October 19-21.
The business at the conventions consisted of receiving reports from committees, approving the revised constitutions of congregations, accepting amendments to bylaws, the election of Regional Pastors and Circuit Counsellors, and other business.
During the Central District Convention, Pastor David Haberstock was elected on the third ballot as the Regional Pastor for the Central Region. Guest speaker Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen gave an in-depth review of the history of the Central District.
Pastor Marvin Bubitz won out over five other contenders to be elected Regional Pastor for the East Region at the East District Convention. Essayist Rev. Dr. Gary Zieroth of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN gave the keynote address at the convention.
At the Alberta-British Columbia District Convention, members elected Pastor Robert Mohns on the fourth ballot as the Regional Pastor for the West Region. LCC President Rev. Timothy Teuscher led those in attendance in Bible studies throughout the convention.
Details of the Conventions will be published in each District’s Convention Proceedings.