History of the Canadian Association of Lutheran Congregations (CALC)CALC and its constitution were formed out of several meetings held in the summer and fall of 1991 in Calgary, Alberta. About forty lay and clergy came together in the desire to establish a middle of the road, theologically conservative church with an emphasis on Scriptural authority and the Lutheran Confessions. Those involved in this process included Pastor Ken Wilsdon, Pastor Verne Roste, Pastor Norm Miller, Pastor Terry Sauder, Olive Kieler, Phil Brosse (lawyer), and several other lay persons. A model was seen in the center ground previously held by the the former Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCC). A founding convention was held in Calgary in 1992 attended by over 100 delegates. CALC's original purpose was to offer a new home for congregations and clergy who were uncomfortable with liberal theological trends within the ELCIC - .the opportunity to join a Canadian Lutheran ministry that was familiar, evangelical and conservative within the greater Lutheran family. In June 1994, CALC was granted its federal incorporation. Ms. Deborah Grey who brought Bill S-5, an act to incorporate the Canadian Association of Lutheran Congregations, forward for second reading concluded her speech in the House of Commons as follows: "This association seeks a return to Lutheran roots with its emphasis on Scripture, missions and Lutheran theology". Past presidents have been: |
