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HOW DID LOFT RETREAT GET STARTED?
HOW DID LOFT RETREAT GET STARTED?
In 2004, a small group of Lutheran lay people — prompted by the glory of the mountains in the fall and the excitement of learning new things about our faith — organized a weekend retreat (at that time held in Canmore), that would combine first-rate speakers on theological topics with plenty of time for enjoying the outdoors, forming and nurturing friendships, eating together, and participating in worship.
Formerly known as Retreat Of Our Own, it became LOFT Retreat in 2025, as we continue to broaden our community and Live Our Faith Together.
2025
2025
Listen, God is calling: Luther on our shared Baptismal Call.
Listen, God is calling: Luther on our shared Baptismal Call.
Rev. Erik Parker
Rev. Erik is a Doctor of Ministry student studying the Lutheran Office of Ministry according to Martin Luther and its application today. He is also the pastor Sherwood Park Lutheran Church in Winnipeg. He blogs at The Millennial Pastor (www.millennialpastor.ca).
2024
2024
“Faithful Leading, Faithful Following: Lay Leadership as Discipleship”
“Faithful Leading, Faithful Following: Lay Leadership as Discipleship”
Retreat of our own, 2024 was well received!
Rev. Clara King, a priest in the Anglican diocese of Calgary, is a very dynamic person and inspiring teacher. She led an interesting discussion about Peter’s growth from an impetuous young teenage disciple to one of the church’s greatest leaders. We have lots we can learn from his leadership journey.
2023
2023
Drinking Deeply of Scripture: An Expansion on the Book Pairings
Drinking Deeply of Scripture: An Expansion on the Book Pairings
Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson Gatto Chair in Christian Studies at St Francis Xavier in Religious Studies
2022
2022
An Adult Look at Sunday School Stories
An Adult Look at Sunday School Stories
Rev. Kristine Ruffatto
2021
2021
Valuing Creation: The Economics of Saving
Valuing Creation: The Economics of Saving
Rev. Dr. Tim Wray from Airdrie, AB
2019
2019
A Tapestry of Sacred Stories: Yours, Mine, God’s
A Tapestry of Sacred Stories: Yours, Mine, God’s
Dr. Faith Nostbakken, MTS, Spiritual Director, from Edmonton, AB
2018
2018
Justice, Grace, Hope: Making Sense in a Mixed-Up World
Justice, Grace, Hope: Making Sense in a Mixed-Up World
Rev. Dr. Anna Madsen
2017
2017
Reformation and Resistance for Today: Inspiration from the Reformers, Bonhoeffer, and the Interfaith Movement
Reformation and Resistance for Today: Inspiration from the Reformers, Bonhoeffer, and the Interfaith Movement
Rev. Dr. Thom Johnson
2016
2016
Pilgrimage: A Western Canadian User’s Guide
Pilgrimage: A Western Canadian User’s Guide
Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson
2015
2015
Faith in the 21st Century: Politics, Science & the Workplace
Faith in the 21st Century: Politics, Science & the Workplace
Rev. Dr. Cam Harder
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