Who Are We?
Based out of Calgary's three largest post-secondary institutions, Lutheran Campus Ministry–Calgary is a safe space for any and all young adults. We are a Christian community focused on Christian programming but also spirituality and multi-faith programming that advocates the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in all aspects of life and spirituality.
Our belief is that any and all should be able to benefit from an open, inclusive, and judgement-free community.
We hold a space for the spiritual-but-not-religious and for people on the margins of Christianity. Non-dogmatic, contemplative, experimental, and social-justice oriented, we honour all aspects of the human condition – the mind, body, and spirit. We are grounded in a liberal understanding of the Christian tradition and seek to affirm people of any, or of no particular, faith tradition. Our ministry has been useful to people of all orientations, backgrounds and upbringings.
The Team
Rev. Margaret Koizumi
Chaplain
Chaplain Margaret completed a B.A. in Studio Arts and Chemistry before going to the Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon to get her M.Div. Ordained into the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada in 2005, Rev. Margaret Koizumi served as a parish pastor in Davidson, SK before moving to Edmonton - where she was a Chaplain of St. Thomas Health Centre.
Since returning to her hometown of Calgary, Margaret has been serving as the Lutheran Chaplain at U of C, Mount Royal U, and most recently, SAIT.
Margaret has two active sons.
You can view her video greeting here.
Herman Ng
Community
Herman (he/him) has been an active community member in YYC-Lutheran Campus Ministry since September 2018. He is currently a third year student of the Bachelor of Child Studies (major in Child & Youth Care Counsellor) at Mount Royal University. He likes biking, playing badminton, drawing, singing, and hanging out with friends. With his extensive working experience with children, youth and young adults, supporting people from all backgrounds and abilities to connect with a safe, inclusive, and affirming community is his first priority.