Worship by Heart

Moved to Spring 2025   |   $300

In the original cultures of the Bible the sacred stories of scripture were experienced as tales told in families and by leaders of the faith community. Music was handed down as melodies taught by heart and caught by ear. Scripture and song as oral events are the way many in the world still experience these fundamentals of worship.

At this retreat, learn the fundamentals of Biblical Telling, the art and discipline of expressing with our body, intellect and spirit a Bible text learned by heart. Discover techniques for leading a congregation in “paperless” singing, and worship together by heart.


Retreat Leaders:

Linnea Good is a composer, performer, worship leader, accredited biblical storyteller and Christian Educator. She and drummer/spouse David Jonsson live in BC Canada, where she teaches piano and ukulele in her local community and online across the miles.


Kristian Wold is pastor, musician, experienced practicioner of paperless singing, and Executive Director of Kuriakos.

Arrive 7-8pm Wednesday, Wrap up 3pm Friday

Minimum registration: 10 participants by October 9

Synod Youth Gathering (ELCIC)

May 3-5, 2024

Kuriakos is excited to host this year's regional Youth Gathering for the ELCIC.


The theme is "Breathe", with Keynote Speaker Rev. Mick Macintyre, where we will explore what it means to take a breath before we take action in our world, and discover the power of God in this space.


More information is available from the Synod or from your church... but we encourage you to gather your group, and we're looking forward to seeing you here!

Weekly Bible Studies

Jesus, Authority and Signs of the End

September 21 to October 26

Thursdays at 9am


With leadership by Rev. Kate Zaiser


Based on Matthew 21-25, we'll explore Jesus's teachings in Jerusalem. It's a great opportunity to learn more about the Word of God and connect with others in the Kuriakos community. We meet every week on Zoom for an hour of lively discussion and fellowship. Don't miss it!



Register on Zoom


Weekly Bible Studies are hosted on Zoom. Register through the link above.
Some Past Bible studies are available as videos on our YouTube channel.


All Bible Studies are free to attend. 

Suggested donation of $50/series to Kuriakos or your local Lutheran Bible Camp.

Campfire & Carols

December 18, 7pm

Get into the Christmas spirit by singing along with Kuriakos!


We'll join each other from our homes and share some of our favourite hymns and songs.


Keep your Christmas songbook handy! Guest leaders and song requests are welcome.


Register here!


Watch past campfires and sing-along songs here!

SESSIONS

Introduction to Leadership

Faith & Leadership

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Thinking Outside the Box

Time is Money

Child Development

Inclusion

Impact

Mentoring

Lead On!

Summer CampS

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Virtual Resources

Backyard CampOut

At camp, we believe it's not summer without a campout. That's why we've come up with some great ideas for camping wherever you are!


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We will have our check-in all together on August 16th at 6:30pm before our evening Campfire... and you can all share what you and your family did for your campout!


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Young Adult Leadership Development Program

January - May 2022, 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 7-8:30pm


"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another". - Proverbs 27:17


Join a group of young leaders (18+) for monthly virtual gatherings. As this is a community learning environment, we do ask that you register, and make every effort to attend all sessions, however there is no fee for this program. Each session will include a lesson and discussion on a different aspect of leadership and faith development. With special guests and professional speakers on a variety of topics, we're excited to learn and grow together.

Family Getaways I + II          Aug 2-4 + 4-6, 2021 - DATES LIKELY TO CHANGE - AUGUST PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 15. Look at Community Camping instead!

Family Getaway III                Aug 8-10, 2021 - DATES LIKELY TO CHANGE - AUGUST PLAN TO BE ANNOUNCED BY JUNE 15. Look at Community Camping instead!

 

This program is planned specially for families with busy summer schedules. Supervised activities for children are provided each morning and, and family activities each afternoon, allowing parents to enjoy a vacation and enjoy camp with their family.


For the fullest experience, stay for the week.  If you're short on time, try just 1-2 nights. Choose camp accommodations or bring your own RV/tent.


Click here for more information on What to Expect at Family Camps.

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

July 19-23, 9am to noon

age 6-11, older kids and adults encouraged to volunteer

$5/day ($25 for the week)


"JESUS MEETS" - Campers will explore how and where God meets us, through crafts, games, skits, and songs.


A daily themed snack is included!


Download the Registration Form

Please contact the church to register.

goodshep@telusplanet.net

403-340-1022

Day 1                                                              Day 2                                                                      Day 3

(Monday July 5th/ Friday July 9th)         (Tuesday July 6th/ Saturday July 10th)         (Wednesday July 7th/ Sunday July 11th)

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                                                                        9:30-10:00 am Worship                                          9:30-10:00 am Worship

                                                                               10:00-10:30 am Bible Study                                  10:00-10:30 am Bible Study


2:00-3:00 pm on-site Afternoon Activities       2:00-3:00 pm on-site Afternoon Activities                                                            

3:30-4:30 pm online Afternoon Activities        3:30-4:30 pm online Afternoon Activities                                                              

 

7:30-8:00 pm Campfire Worship                       7:30-8:00 pm Campfire Worship                                                                            

8:00-8:30 pm Bible Study                                   8:00-8:30 pm Bible Study                                                                                        

Sing-along

4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 7PM

We host a monthly Virtual Sing-Along.

Join us as a family to worship together.


This informal gathering is a chance to request favourite hymns or camp songs. Bring your piano, guitar, flute... and jump in to share a song of your choice, or ask if somone else knows the one you love!


Next Sing-Along: May 23

NEW - Sign in 10 minutes ahead for "Fellowship Time"


Register by clicking here!

Awe & Compassion

with Rev. Daranne Harris

May 6-27 (on Zoom)

Thursdays at 9am


Threads of awe and compassion woven through the fabric of humanity


Awe is an experience of wonder that often has qualities of vastness or reverence to it. Compassion is a process of noticing suffering and taking action to alleviate suffering. Come explore how awe and compassion weave through Christianity and other spiritual and religious traditions. In this 4-part series, participants will explore awe and compassion in sacred texts and traditions while also reflecting on personal experiences and practices.


Rev. Daranne Harris is a theologian-scientist who brings together the heart and science of compassion. This calling reflects her pastoral heart and doctoral research on how experiences of awe relate to the practice of compassion. In 2019, she founded Catalyzing Compassion, which offers compassion education and brings together a community to advance the practice of compassion for self and others.


Register now!

Baptismal Living

With Rev. Dr. Tom Johnson

April 8-29 (on Zoom)

Thursdays at 9am


In this 4-week study, we will explore what it means to live as Baptised people. We will look at a Lutheran understanding of baptism, and discover ways to affirm and celebrate our baptism in our everyday lives, on special occasions, and in different seasons.

Rev. Dr. Tom Johnson was our speaker at Retreat Of Our Own in 2017.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Johnson moved to Berkeley, CA in 1977 to attend Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
He did his internship in Cairo Egypt in 1980-81 and graduated with his MDiv in 1983 and was ordained the same year into the ELCA. He received his doctorate from Claremont School of Theology in 1996 and has served as an adjunct professor and Director of the Center for Lutheran Studies for the past 24 years while serving congregations In Arizona and California before retiring from full-time parish ministry in 2018. He continues to serve as Interim pastor and provide pulpit supply. He has written and contributed to numerous books, including Celebrating the Seasons of Baptismal Living.

He is the current president of the Claremont Interfaith Council and is active in building interfaith relationships between the Muslim and Jewish communities and the Lutheran Church. He has contributed to an upcoming book entitled “Another cup of tea and coffee: Muslim and Lutheran conversations”.

Dr. Johnson had led spiritual pilgrimages to Isreal/Palestine, Egypt, Italy, Portugal and Spain, the British Isles, Luther sites and Danube River, Russia, Amazon River, Scandinavia. He is hoping to organize a new trip back to the Holy Land in 2022.

He lives in Claremont, CA with his wife, Julie; he has four adult children.

Renew Spiritual Retreat for Women

April 9-11, 2021 | ages 16+ | Suggested donation of $50

You're invited to connect on Zoom and make space for a personal retreat at home. This is a weekend for women to come together to be renewed - in their faith, in their life, in their relationships.

Breath, Laughter, Colour, and Movement. Join in as we explore a number of different prayer practices with Rev. Bev Swanson, Hannah Rude, Susan Freeland (certified Laughter Yoga Instructor), and Kendra Freeland.

Between sessions, take time to relax, reflect, pray and engage in personal retreat practices.

  • Friday 7-8pm - Worship, Introduction, and Prayer Meeting Places
  • Saturday 10-11am- Worship, Prayer as Breath, Invitation to Retreat Practices
  • Saturday 2-2:30pm - God gave us Laughter
  • Saturday 7-8pm - Worship, Praying in Colour, and Reflections
  • Sunday 9-9:30am - Movement Prayer
  • Sunday 7-8pm - Campfire Worship with the Kuriakos Community

This weekend runs at a slower pace than many of our retreats, with an intentional focus on rest and spiritual renewal; however we will still have lots of fun, laughter, worship, and growth.


Praying in Colour is led by an experienced facilitator. For a preview and some great resources, look at prayingincolor.com


Register now!

Lenten Poetry

with Rev. Sean Bell

February 18 - April 1 (on Zoom)

Thursdays at 9am


In this Lenten devotional, the words of scripture and the poetry of Emily Dickinson will be our guides. Each week, biblical texts and Dickinson’s poems throw light on each other, pointing toward simple, powerful practices you can try yourself, with your family or friends, or in concert with your congregation.

Rev. Sean Bell will lead us through reflection and discussion on these texts and poems.

Hello, my name is Sean Bell and I’m the Chaplain of Luther College at the University of Regina. Luther College is both a High School and University Campus in Regina. I grew up in Southern Alberta and have been involved with many Lutheran ministries: attended CLBI ('94 to '96), was a camp counsellor at Kinasao ('95 and '97), served as the director of Mulhurst ('02 and '03), was ordained as a Pastor ('09), and served two Alberta parishes ('09 to '19). I look forward to going on this exploration of poetry and themes of Lent with you!


Register now!

Faith, Grief, & COVID-19

Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 pm, January 20 to February 10


A facilitated discussion through Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries

Visit their website for more information

With Pastor Doug Heine of the ELCIC Alberta Synod CARE Team


This conversation is based on a resource that addresses the questions so many of us are facing during this pandemic: How do we understand and process grief as people of faith? How can we support vulnerable and grieving members of our community while practicing physical distancing? Where can we find hope and joy in this season?


Four short films feature insights from a panel of experts with knowledge and experience in the fields of counselling, psychology, theology, and palliative care. These films are followed by discussion and sharing.