Mission & Values
At Messiah, our mission is
Sharing Jesus Christ with All People,
guided by our core values:
God loves everyone.
Jesus is Lord.
We seek to be led by the Holy Spirit.
We rely fully on the Word of God.
God gives everyone gifts to share.
Contact
Call us: (780) 672 3444
Email us: office@messiahcamrose.ca
Visit us: 4810 – 50th Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1P5
Contact Us
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday
9 am – Noon, 1 pm – 4 pm.
Closed on Fridays.
History and Logo
Our History
Messiah Lutheran Church is the result of the merger of two local congregations in 1917, Moland and Immanuel, both founded by Norwegian Lutheran pioneers. Prior to the formation of either, worship services had been conducted in what was known as the Stoney Creek Settlement as early as October 24, 1899.
Services of the Moland congregation were held in the homes of its members or the New Salem log schoolhouse. In 1905 the congregation erected its first building and on August 20 two services - one in Norwegian and one in English - were celebrated at its dedication. It was still in use as a place of worship in the 1980s.
Immanuel Norwegian Evangelical Congregation began as a Hague mission society, and was formed in 1909. Its church building was damaged by fire in 1916 and subsequently dismantled and reconstructed as a farm house.
In 1925, the Parkland congregation was included in the parish. Plans to build a new church were made in 1926. By the 1930s the significance of the Norwegian language had considerably diminished until the practice of holding even periodic Norwegian services for those who preferred them had all but died out by the end of the 1940s.
In 1936, the Moland congregation separated from the parish. In 1943 it adopted a new constitution and changed its name to Camrose Lutheran Congregation. By the 1950s, the congregation had grown to the point that it needed a new church home. The current building was officially dedicated on May 4, 1958. In 1961 the congregation decided to change its name to Messiah Lutheran Church.
In 1984 the AGT building was purchased and a link was constructed to join the two buildings. The offices were moved to the AGT building and an Upper Room, a Fellowship center, a Wednesday Workers shop and many Sunday School Rooms were created.
Our Logo
Messiah’s logo was designed by Jim Brager, one of our members.
As you study this logo, many images begin to emerge. There is the stylized “M” for Messiah and our mission “Sharing Jesus Christ with all people.” The angle of the cross urges us to press on.
We are reminded of the birth of our Saviour. The “M” suggests the stable, with the hint of the Bethlehem star in the cross, and the candle suggests Advent wreathes and the Epiphany of the light of the world.
We’re reminded of Jesus’ death and resurrection. While the cross is obvious, it’s soaring majesty suggest Christ’s triumphant victory over sin and death. This time the “M” suggests the folded grave clothes where his body lay, and the flame reminds us that the darkness has not overcome the light of the world.
This logo also suggests the Trinity. The “M” reminds us of God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, and Genesis 1:7 which says “So God made the dome and separated the waters that were under the dome from the waters that were above the dome.” The cross is for God the Son, Redeemer, and the flame reminds us of God the Spirit, Sanctifier, and the gift of the Spirit at Pentecost.
We are also reminded that Messiah is a worshiping community. This time we see an altar with cross and candle, calling us to worship. Or the “M” might be a font, reminding us of the rich life and blessings that we have been gifted with by our gracious God in baptism.
Relational Links
We are a congregation of the Synod of Alberta and Territories of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).
Messiah is connected to several church camps — Hastings Lake, Kuriakos and Mulhurst.
Through the ELCIC, we participate in the Canadian Council of Churches, Kairos, the Lutheran World Federation, and the World Council of Churches.
