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ABC District NewsAlberta and British Columbia Belinda Johnson, editor

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CHILLIWACK, B.C. - On Saturday, December 4, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church joined the Downtown Chilliwack Parade of Lights and Sound with a custom-made float—the only church in the city to take part. The design by a congregation member—an anchor, a cross and heart—symbolizes our Triune God, together with the words “Anchored in Love, Free to Live Eternally.” The anchor represents our loving Heavenly Father; the cross, our freedom provided in Jesus’ resurrection; the heart, the Holy Spirit that lives in all our hearts.

The parade float now sits atop the church, so those who saw it last Christmas know where to find St. Paul’s and where they can meet Him, become anchored in His love and free to live a life eternal.

When the congregation originally discussed the float a year ago, it had no funds, but God provided for everything. The trailer (from Terry Fisher); the float skirting (from Marie Goldfinch); the metal frame (Ironside Design Manufacturing); the wood framing the trailer (IMW Industries); the generators (Ron

Proclaiming His Name in lights and soundEdiger and Carl Bier)—were all donated. The lights turned up at virtually no cost on Craigslist.

Chilliwack’s parade averages 18,000 viewers, so the church decided to hand out about 5000 goody bags along the route. Each bag held a candy cane with a Bible verse attached, as well as special invitations to upcoming events.

The day of the parade turned into a fever of activity as volunteers gathered at St. Paul’s, finishing the final touches, double-checking lights and music, packing the goody bags onto the float, gathering up willing walkers and heading off for registration and judging. Thankfully the rainclouds held off, but the crisp clear night proved chilly as volunteers waited with the float for three-and-a-half hours before it started moving along with the other 70 in the parade.

Volunteers prayed as a group with Rev. Wayne Lunderby for their literal “faith walk.” Fifteen people accompanied the float, three of them youth from unchurched homes. The route became a sea of faces that went by quickly, but at the end not a goody

bag was left. Volunteers sang along with “I’m Free” and “Million Pieces” by Newsboys, waved to onlookers in apartments above the route, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas as they shared His love.

Gathering back at the church fellowship hall afterwards to warm up and share some pizza and popcorn, volunteers laughed and traded stories about people’s reactions and responses. While a couple of youth groups and two Christian schools participated, St. Paul’s was the only church marching in the parade—and the only ones handing out goody bags with the saving message of Jesus in them!

Audrey Kuhn, Parish Fellowship,St. Paul’s, Chilliwack

ST. ALBERT, Alta. - For the past several years, King of Kings has supplied voices for the Christmas carol “adventure” at RCMP provincial headquarters in Edmonton. On December 23, at 11 a.m., the tradition continued.

Lorraine Kalmbach spearheaded a choir-based outing that included some carollers below the age of 10. More than a dozen singers, ably led by organist-turned-keyboardist Carole Hoveland, took up positions in the building’s atrium.

Employees joined in, and one man waiting in the atrium accepted the song sheet and invitation to join in. No one asked why he was visiting–but he sang!

After the singing, all participants took a tour of the headquarters,

Christmas spirit at RCMP headquartersexamining and trying on a bit of the technical equipment the police use. Rev. Jan Pastucha learned “it’s easier to put on a gas mask if you don’t

have any hair,” and seminarian Todd Guggenmos thought the night-vision glasses might come in handy against the Prince of Darkness.

St. Paul’s Evangelical were excited to share the saving news of Jesus with their community by designing a float for the Christmas parade in Chilliwack.

Celebrating Christ’s birth by sharing the good news through the gift of music at the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Edmonton.

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CALGARY - O n C h r i s t m a s morning, as it has in other years, the congregation of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church enacted a pageant based on Luther’s hymn “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” (LSB 358).

The family with the last infant baptized is asked in advance to play Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus,

Congregation performs Christmas-morning Luther pageant together with the already-cast angels and shepherds. As the hymn begins the Holy Family enters and sits; then the angels enter to sing the first five verses. The congregation sings a verse before the shepherds enter; the shepherds themselves sing three verses as they pay homage to the Child. Finally the congregation comes forward to surround the altar

singing the rest of the hymn. Around the altar the congregation

prays to the King of kings and Lord of lords and continues to sing His praises. The blessings of this service always lead to the question: “Can we do this again next year?” The answer: Yes!

EDMONTON - When Grace Lutheran members met November 20 to discuss future plans as part of its Transforming 4 Mission initiative, an idea came up: volunteering the church as a “muster point” for surrounding high-rises and condos in case of an emergency. But no one dreamed it would happen so quickly. Just three days later, November 23, catastrophe interrupted Grace’s peaceful morning routine as flames shot into the sky from a top-floor condo across the street.

Revs. Wayne Jensen and Larry MacKay grabbed their coats and ran out the door to help. Inside, volunteers started making pots of coffee and tea and readying the kitchen for emergency visitors. People and pets streamed in

Nearby church gives sanctuary to fire victims

throughout the day; even firefighters came to rest and rehydrate, grateful for a place to remove their equipment and relax for a time. Emergency Services brought in some sandwiches and drinks for lunch; a funeral home down the street supplied muffins and

doughnuts. All through the day people expressed thanks and told church workers how wonderful it was that Grace was there for them.

By evening, people had left to spend the night elsewhere. Returning the next day for a meeting with the property manager and an insurance adjuster, condo dwellers learned it would be at least six months until any of them could return to their homes.

Since that time Grace has received several thank-

you cards and donations—even one from a woman in Sherwood Park who heard only about the events on the news. People described it as a moving experience, one in which “you could almost see the Holy Spirit working throughout the day.”

The fellowship hall at Grace Lutheran was filled to capacity with those who had just experienced the unthinkable. The coffee was flowing, and the beginnings of relationships were built after residents from a high rise were evacuated.

A tradition from years ago, Prince of Peace Christmas morning worshippers were willing participants in a dramatization of an 500 year old hymn.

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CHILLIWACK, B.C. - A Christmas shopping fair at St. Paul’s November 27 gave people the opportunity to buy gifts as well as extend His love and care to those in need in La Joya, Nicaragua.

La Joya—visited twice by St. Paul’s mission teams—became the focus after volunteers returned to Chilliwack motivated to extend their church family to Nicaragua.

A f t e r p r a y e r f u l consideration of how St. Paul’s could serve a community so far away, the concept of Presents for Nicaragua was born. The Parish Fellowship board, Missions board and Quilters Group worked together to get the project under way.

On the day itself they divided the fellowship hall in half, one side dedicated to selling gifts donated by members and sponsors, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going directly to the mission. Home-based and storefront retailers occupied the other half of the hall. Rather than charge a table-rental fee, St. Paul’s had these businesses commit to donating a minimum of 10 per cent of their proceeds from the day. It proved to be a win-win situation for everyone.

Volunteers worked hard at advertising, circulating flyers by hand, e-mail and fax to more than 100 churches from Hope to Langley, B.C.

A video montage featuring photographs of children and families living in and around La Joya greeted shoppers at the entrance enabling them to make a connection with the mission work. People could also watch the video while waiting for their purchases to be gift-wrapped!

At the small silent auction, St. Paul’s rejoiced to have a special piece of history. Kaillie Humphries’ family donated a framed autographed picture of Kaillie and Heather Moyse

Presents for Nicaraguaon the Olympic podium. (They made up the two-woman bobsled team that won a gold medal at the 2010 Olympics.) Autographed Canucks

EDMONTON - The Tuesday/Thursday morning class of three-year-olds at Riverbend Christian Nursery School presented its concert “The Christmas Star” on December 9. Family and friends attended this special occasion to help celebrate the birth of our Saviour.

Christmas’ smallest stars

Nicaragua mission trips from the past inspired the congregation of St. Paul’s to find ways to support the mission further. Having a shopping fair allowed them to raise more than $4600 for the mission, as well as finish some of their Christmas shopping for friends and family!

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Immanuel Lutheran Church members enjoyed an afternoon of riding horse-drawn wagons and singing Christmas carols in Stirling (about 30 minutes southeast of Lethbridge). Thank you to Larry and Cathy Canfield who provided the horses and wagons.

Winter hayride

LANGLEY, B.C. - In early December, members of Walnut Grove Lutheran Church worked hard to make their church beautiful for the coming celebration of Jesus’ birth. The Ladies Christmas Brunch enjoyed fellowship while creating beautiful wreaths using live pine, fir and cedar branches. Later in December, the congregation’s annual Children’s Christmas Concert took place. Both the children and the parents enjoyed the evening celebration Christ’s birth.

Preparing for Christmas

hats and a Mario Andretti poster and hat also made a difference in the total amount raised.

Stepping out in faith, organizers worked without a budget, keeping the event fully supported by donations so no expenses would subtract a single penny from the gift to Nicaragua. With approximately 150 shoppers that day, and other purchases and donations made after the sale closed, St. Paul’s raised a grand total of more than $4600.

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Canadian Forces veteran helps students rememberCALGARY - I n h o n o u r o f Remembrance Day, students at Prince of Peace Lutheran School heard a young war veteran speak about his experiences in combat and training in the Canadian Forces. Grades 8 and 9 students learned through doing as Master Bombardier Michael Allary led them through an authentic Army boot-camp experience.

Each class also prepared a wreath with individual poppies made by students, with a personal message or prayer for soldiers both past and present. The writing project gave students the opportunity to reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them and realize that war’s realities are not simply history. It reminded them how important it is to take time to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.

Master Bombardier Michael Allary recounts his combat and training experiences.

Master Bombardier Allary led Grade 8 and 9 students through a typical Army boot-camp session.

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - On December 14 the Grade 8 class at Hope Lutheran Christian School made more than 250 Christmas “candygrams” to sell for charity. Students had originally planned to use the money to buy chickens and goats for poor families abroad, but when tragedy struck close to home, they changed their minds.

Learning that construction worker Dan Martens—the uncle of two Hope Lutheran students—had been killed in an accident at a condo development December 2, 2010, the

Candygrams for a cause

Hope Lutheran students Mitchell, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Johanna and Cassidy display candygrams.

class decided to take action. “It just made sense to support a need in our own community,” said Grade 8 teacher Lisa Olding. “The students really feel for this family as they deal with such a great loss at this time of year.”

Students wanted the candygrams to be special and decided to hand-make chocolate peppermint bark. A donation of chocolate by Kraft kept expenses to a minimum, and the students were able to raise $493 for a trust fund set up to support the Martens family.

LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. - Each year for more than two decades , desp i t e whatever wintry conditions prevail, F i r s t L u t h e r a n Church has staged live performances of the Christmas story outdoors. The congregation sees it as its gift to the community.

Members of the congregation supplied the animals—sheep, donkeys and camels (alpacas, actually). The actors—Mary, Joseph, the wise men, angels and shepherds—came from the ranks of the church’s young people. As the pastor narrated, they presented two full performances of

Christmas comes alive

the pageant in one evening. Carol-singing and Scripture readings made the scene come alive to an appreciative audience, many of whom sang along with the familiar carols. Everyone received an invitation to come inside afterwards for hot chocolate, coffee and goodies.

Braving the cold, children help to dramatize the story of Jesus’ birth to share with the community.

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Canadian Forces veteran helps students rememberCALGARY - I n h o n o u r o f Remembrance Day, students at Prince of Peace Lutheran School heard a young war veteran speak about his experiences in combat and training in the Canadian Forces. Grades 8 and 9 students learned through doing as Master Bombardier Michael Allary led them through an authentic Army boot-camp experience.

Each class also prepared a wreath with individual poppies made by students, with a personal message or prayer for soldiers both past and present. The writing project gave students the opportunity to reflect on what Remembrance Day means to them and realize that war’s realities are not simply history. It reminded them how important it is to take time to pay tribute to Canadian soldiers.

Master Bombardier Michael Allary recounts his combat and training experiences.

Master Bombardier Allary led Grade 8 and 9 students through a typical Army boot-camp session.

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - On December 14 the Grade 8 class at Hope Lutheran Christian School made more than 250 Christmas “candygrams” to sell for charity. Students had originally planned to use the money to buy chickens and goats for poor families abroad, but when tragedy struck close to home, they changed their minds.

Learning that construction worker Dan Martens—the uncle of two Hope Lutheran students—had been killed in an accident at a condo development December 2, 2010, the

Candygrams for a cause

Hope Lutheran students Mitchell, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Johanna and Cassidy display candygrams.

class decided to take action. “It just made sense to support a need in our own community,” said Grade 8 teacher Lisa Olding. “The students really feel for this family as they deal with such a great loss at this time of year.”

Students wanted the candygrams to be special and decided to hand-make chocolate peppermint bark. A donation of chocolate by Kraft kept expenses to a minimum, and the students were able to raise $493 for a trust fund set up to support the Martens family.

LLOYDMINSTER, Alta. - Each year for more than two decades , desp i t e whatever wintry conditions prevail, F i r s t L u t h e r a n Church has staged live performances of the Christmas story outdoors. The congregation sees it as its gift to the community.

Members of the congregation supplied the animals—sheep, donkeys and camels (alpacas, actually). The actors—Mary, Joseph, the wise men, angels and shepherds—came from the ranks of the church’s young people. As the pastor narrated, they presented two full performances of

Christmas comes alive

the pageant in one evening. Carol-singing and Scripture readings made the scene come alive to an appreciative audience, many of whom sang along with the familiar carols. Everyone received an invitation to come inside afterwards for hot chocolate, coffee and goodies.

Braving the cold, children help to dramatize the story of Jesus’ birth to share with the community.

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Alberta and British Columbia Belinda Johnson, editorABC District News

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Christian doctrine often gets a bad rap. I remember several years

ago speaking with an individual from another denomination who said, “We need to get rid of all doctrine and just hang a sign over every church door saying, ‘God is love.’ Then we’ll finally have unity in the church!” According to him doctrine was the cause of disunity in the body of Christ.

What brought that conversation to mind is a sermon I heard recently on the radio in which the preacher said, “We need a lot less doctrine and a lot more lovin’!” Was he saying that doctrine is the cause of lovelessness? Or that it gets in the way of Christian love?

These kind of statements frankly surprise me. The word doctrine comes from a Greek word meaning “teachings” or “instructions.” Writing to Titus about qualifications for the pastoral office, St. Paul states: “He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it” (Titus 1:9).

Christian doctrine is quite simply the teachings of God’s Word. It is God’s revelation of Himself, particularly in Jesus Christ. We know these teachings as Law and Gospel. These doctrines come from Scripture. (See 2 Timothy 3:16-17.)

How could we dump the doctrines or teachings of the Christian faith—what God has revealed—and expect that by hanging a “God is love” sign on every door we could somehow create Christian unity? Shouldn’t God’s Word and its teachings and promises be the building blocks for Christian unity?

Or how could we expect that by less emphasis on the teachings of the Christian faith, we could somehow become more loving? St. John, also known as the “apostle of love,” wrote: “This is how God

showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:9-10). In other words, God manifests His love to us in such things as the doctrines of the incarnation and the atonement. In turn these teachings change heart and mind so we are enabled to love others.

If there is disunity and lovelessness in the church, it’s not because of doctrine. Rather, it’s because Christians have not always spoken the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). In our own sinfulness is the cause of lovelessness and disunity, not in what God has revealed to us. And whenever we seek to deflect blame by making doctrine our whipping boy, we allow lovelessness and disunity to perpetuate.

In repentance, I—we—need to come to the cross of our Lord to hear again the words of forgiveness and life. It is there that God “doctrines” (I know, doctrines is not a verb) or teaches us that our sins are forgiven. But there is more to that message than just information. In the declaration of forgiveness we receive, our sins are forgiven, according to Jesus’ own teaching and promise.

As forgiven and redeemed children of God, we daily die to the old sinful self. We are God’s new creation in Jesus Christ, commissioned and emboldened by the power of the Gospel to share lovingly the Christian faith and all its wonderful teachings—yes, doctrines—with others. St. Peter wrote, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...” (1 Peter 3:15).

Rev. Don Schiemann

DRUMHELLER, Alta. – At Grace Lutheran Church, the family of longtime member Margaret Sommerville Leonhardt has begun a stained-glass window project honouring not only her contribution to their lives, but also to the church. Eventually there will be six panels in each window, each of varying sizes.

Through these windows, Margaret’s memory, as well as the joy we have in Jesus Christ, will be shared for many years to come.

In memory of Margaret

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CALGARY - In a joyous celebration, members gathered to bid Rev. Laverne Hautz farewell and Godspeed as he and wife Deanna prepared to l eave Foothil ls Lutheran Church after “13.33 years” of ministry. Rev. Hautz recently accepted a call to Hope Lutheran Church in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

On Sunday afternoon, December 19, following a congregational dinner, more than 265 people gathered in the church sanctuary for a farewell program. Presentations included some original “Hautz limericks” from the Foothills staff, best wishes from Rev. Keith Haberstock (Prince of Peace, Calgary), a farewell song sung to the tune of “O Tannenbaum,” a tribute. Pastor Tsegaye of the Oromo congregation at Foothills spoke words

Foothills celebrates Hautz ministryof blessing along with Harold Ziprick of the congregation’s Silver Saints. Former Foothills president Reg Klics and his wife Betty presented the Hautzes with the congregation’s gift: Alberta and Calgary s c e n e s a n d s o m e “travelling cash.”

Perhaps the most riveting tribute was a four-minute slideshow of photos from Rev. Hautz’s Calgary years. Phil Abraham, a Foothills elder, put it together based on pictures he received from church members. The show’s soundtrack featured familiar Lutheran hymns, sung many times during Rev. Hautz’s time with the congregation. (Watch the video on YouTube at http://tinyurl.com/hautzfarewell.)

Rev. Hautz graciously thanked church members for their support

and kindnesses, and spoke of his joys and opportunities in Calgary and of God’s guidance and graciousness throughout his days there.

Foothills Lutheran vice-present Mark Kihn served as master of ceremonies. He quoted American radio personality Garrison Keillor in his short and succinct farewell: “Be well, do good work, stay in touch.”

From a report by Mark Kihn

Concordia High School to move Edmonton campus, expand programsEDMONTON - Concordia High School (CHS), which is associated with Lutheran Church–Canada, announced plans January 7 to move to a 10.4-hectare southwest Edmonton campus, currently occupied by Taylor College and Seminary, from its current home at Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) on Ada Blvd. The move is expected to take place this summer.

The high school also announced a new relationship with the Eminata Group, a post-secondary network of colleges employing 1,200 instructors, support staff and administrators in 33 campuses in four Canadian provinces.

“This association with Eminata provides Concordia High School with expertise in ESL education, distance and global interactive learning, and specialized test preparation,” said David Eifert, principal of Concordia High School.

“Concordia High School will therefore be able to provide a broader

perspective and a wider range of opportunities to our students. At this new location, Concordia High School will be able to maintain its solid tradition, but also continue to expand: it will offer a well-designed and well-delivered four-year university preparatory program; it will continue to be located on a college campus; and it will be able to accommodate a larger number of both day and residence students. While our capacity to welcome international and non-Edmonton students will be increased, our academic approach will remain solidly grounded in a faith-based environment.”

The new campus will also offer students a cafeteria, a dormitory and library resources. It is also located three blocks from the southernmost stop on Edmonton’s LRT system, is a five-minute drive from the city’s new ring road, and a 15-minute drive from Edmonton International Airport.

The nearby community is seeing an expanding school age population.

“From personal knowledge and from that of many individuals that I meet who have had children at Concordia High School, Concordia is praised as having provided the best educational opportunity possible,” said Dr. Gerald Krispin, president of CUCA, whose two sons are alumni of CHS. Parents and graduates all value highly what Concordia High School contributes to the education and personal formation of their children. I know that this tradition of excellence will continue as Concordia High School embarks on this new venture.”

Concordia opened its doors as a junior college in Edmonton’s Temperance Hotel in 1921. Within a decade, it began to offer Alberta provincial high school curriculum. In 2001, the high school program of CUCA became CHS and began operating with its own mandate and governance.

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CALGARY - In a joyous celebration, members gathered to bid Rev. Laverne Hautz farewell and Godspeed as he and wife Deanna prepared to l eave Foothil ls Lutheran Church after “13.33 years” of ministry. Rev. Hautz recently accepted a call to Hope Lutheran Church in Port Coquitlam, B.C.

On Sunday afternoon, December 19, following a congregational dinner, more than 265 people gathered in the church sanctuary for a farewell program. Presentations included some original “Hautz limericks” from the Foothills staff, best wishes from Rev. Keith Haberstock (Prince of Peace, Calgary), a farewell song sung to the tune of “O Tannenbaum,” a tribute. Pastor Tsegaye of the Oromo congregation at Foothills spoke words

Foothills celebrates Hautz ministryof blessing along with Harold Ziprick of the congregation’s Silver Saints. Former Foothills president Reg Klics and his wife Betty presented the Hautzes with the congregation’s gift: Alberta and Calgary s c e n e s a n d s o m e “travelling cash.”

Perhaps the most riveting tribute was a four-minute slideshow of photos from Rev. Hautz’s Calgary years. Phil Abraham, a Foothills elder, put it together based on pictures he received from church members. The show’s soundtrack featured familiar Lutheran hymns, sung many times during Rev. Hautz’s time with the congregation. (Watch the video on YouTube at http://tinyurl.com/hautzfarewell.)

Rev. Hautz graciously thanked church members for their support

and kindnesses, and spoke of his joys and opportunities in Calgary and of God’s guidance and graciousness throughout his days there.

Foothills Lutheran vice-present Mark Kihn served as master of ceremonies. He quoted American radio personality Garrison Keillor in his short and succinct farewell: “Be well, do good work, stay in touch.”

From a report by Mark Kihn

Concordia High School to move Edmonton campus, expand programsEDMONTON - Concordia High School (CHS), which is associated with Lutheran Church–Canada, announced plans January 7 to move to a 10.4-hectare southwest Edmonton campus, currently occupied by Taylor College and Seminary, from its current home at Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) on Ada Blvd. The move is expected to take place this summer.

The high school also announced a new relationship with the Eminata Group, a post-secondary network of colleges employing 1,200 instructors, support staff and administrators in 33 campuses in four Canadian provinces.

“This association with Eminata provides Concordia High School with expertise in ESL education, distance and global interactive learning, and specialized test preparation,” said David Eifert, principal of Concordia High School.

“Concordia High School will therefore be able to provide a broader

perspective and a wider range of opportunities to our students. At this new location, Concordia High School will be able to maintain its solid tradition, but also continue to expand: it will offer a well-designed and well-delivered four-year university preparatory program; it will continue to be located on a college campus; and it will be able to accommodate a larger number of both day and residence students. While our capacity to welcome international and non-Edmonton students will be increased, our academic approach will remain solidly grounded in a faith-based environment.”

The new campus will also offer students a cafeteria, a dormitory and library resources. It is also located three blocks from the southernmost stop on Edmonton’s LRT system, is a five-minute drive from the city’s new ring road, and a 15-minute drive from Edmonton International Airport.

The nearby community is seeing an expanding school age population.

“From personal knowledge and from that of many individuals that I meet who have had children at Concordia High School, Concordia is praised as having provided the best educational opportunity possible,” said Dr. Gerald Krispin, president of CUCA, whose two sons are alumni of CHS. Parents and graduates all value highly what Concordia High School contributes to the education and personal formation of their children. I know that this tradition of excellence will continue as Concordia High School embarks on this new venture.”

Concordia opened its doors as a junior college in Edmonton’s Temperance Hotel in 1921. Within a decade, it began to offer Alberta provincial high school curriculum. In 2001, the high school program of CUCA became CHS and began operating with its own mandate and governance.

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