Author: Anna

The 2025 ABT Congregational Life Event
“May this Church be like a Tree”
October 25, 9:00–3:30
Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
Red Deer
“May This Church Be Like a Tree” You might recognize those words from the hymn of the same title by Pablo D Sosa. Every tree knows the rhythm of the seasons and our churches are living through these seasons too. It’s new territory for us as we hold the gifts of buildings from our predecessors and step forward to learn – how bricks and mortar, wood and nails may creatively continue to serve God’s mission.
Our learning partner at this event will be Katja Brittain who has worked with many congregations to shape faithful discernment. She will guide us in all kinds of new understandings of our how we see our church properties.
Come and be part of this hopeful movement. Let’s grow into the church our communities need today—and the church God is calling us to be tomorrow.
Event Details:
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $50 per person / $15 per additional person from the same congregation
Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Red Deer
Lunch: Included
Please register here by Oct 19, 2025. (This helps us with meal planning.)

The 2025 ABT Congregational Life Event
“May this Church be like a Tree”
October 25, 9:00–3:30
Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd
Red Deer
“May This Church Be Like a Tree” You might recognize those words from the hymn of the same title by Pablo D Sosa. Every tree knows the rhythm of the seasons and our churches are living through these seasons too. It’s new territory for us as we hold the gifts of buildings from our predecessors and step forward to learn – how bricks and mortar, wood and nails may creatively continue to serve God’s mission.
Our learning partner at this event will be Katja Brittain who has worked with many congregations to shape faithful discernment. She will guide us in all kinds of new understandings of our how we see our church properties.
Come and be part of this hopeful movement. Let’s grow into the church our communities need today—and the church God is calling us to be tomorrow.
Event Details:
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $50 per person / $15 per additional person from the same congregation
Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Red Deer
Lunch: Included
Please register here by Oct 19, 2025. (This helps us with meal planning.)

Financial Report - YTD revenue is $3,303 below budget with
offering being $3,746 below. Rental revenue was above budget. Expenses as a whole are pretty much on target.
Applications for the Willi Lingle Fund for Christian Education are now open. The deadline for applications is April 30. Applications can be obtained from the church office. All are welcome to apply for activities, courses, conferences, or tours which help them to keep growing in their Christian life. For questions about the applications, please contact the church office or Naomi Parker, Ascension Council Education Coordinator, 780- 863-9941.
Council Positions Holders
Chair: Claudia Rodning
Vice-Chair: Anna Kochendorfer
Secretary: Carolene Kuschminder
Property: Ken Beutler and Suresh Korivi
Columbarium: Anna Kochendorfer
Columbia: Naomi Parker
Social Justice: Carolene Kuschminder
Worship and Music: Anna Kochendorfer and Claudia Rodning
Christian Education – Naomi Parker
Treasurer: Truman Severson (Truman Severson will continue as
Treasurer,but has completed his time on the Council.)

ABT Synod—Kuriakos Event
Worship by Heart— October 9-11, 2025 at Kuriakos Camp and Retreat Centre
Linnea Good and Kristian Wold will be the speakers. This is for anyone who has a leadership role in a faith community: readers, choristers, pastors, and anyone else who want to develop their skills of worship leadership. No previous experience necessary.
Cost $190 per person. For more information see the poster on the triangle board in the Place of Welcome.

ascension COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER

Ascension Tech Volunteers
Volunteers are needed! Would you be willing to volunteer for a Sunday (or several Sundays) to turn on the sound system and/ or flip the worship service slides on the projection system? For those who haven’t done it before, someone who is familiar with the system will be willing to help you. If you would like to volunteer, a signup sheet is posted on the door to the tech equipment room in the east hallway. Thank you for your help!

Ascension’s Special Congregational Meeting
Ascension’s Special Congregational meeting was held on Sunday, September 7th. Members approved the motion to accept the loan from Truman and Kim Severson, which would place a 1st mortgage against the Ascension property title, and also involve the related costs and interest payments. Motion #2 was approved to list the church’s property for sale and engage a qualified realtor for the
purpose of obtaining offers. Both motions were passed by a 2/3
majority vote of those attending.

Worship Service Time Change
Starting in September Worship services at Lord of Life will start at 9:00 am and Ascension services will start at 11:00 am.

ascension COUNCIL UPDATE