Caring for Called Workers: One Congregation’s Perspective
CANADA – When the Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors released “Guidelines for Caring for Called Workers” in September 2025, the hope was to offer congregations a clear, biblically-grounded framework for caring for their pastors, deacons, and other called workers. Some congregations were just beginning that…
Reformation Greetings from The President
Recently I spoke at a Toronto Circuit convocation on the history and content of Martin Luther’s Deutsche Messe (German Mass and Order of Service). “Mass” comes from the Latin word for “dismissal” and refers to the ancient practice of dismissing from the service those who…
With Fearless Hearts! Being Lutheran Today
by Murray Keith On October 31, the church observes and celebrates Reformation Day. It is the anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. This event is seen as one of the…
Called to a New Vocation
by Michael Schutz When the Lord calls you to something, He gives you what you need to fulfill that calling. This promise and reality is all over Scripture. Think of Moses, Joshua, Gideon, and so many others who received the promise of God to be…
How Can I Know I Am Saved? | Martin Luther on Justification
by John A. Maxfield Most members of our congregations probably know that the Reformation started when Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses on indulgences on October 31, 1517. The origins of Luther’s answer to the question, “How can I know that I am saved,” are…
You Are Not Alone: Sabbath 2026
by Dcn. Michael Gillingham, LAMP EDMONTON – This year’s Sabbath Conference was held at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) from April 28-30. Eighteen attendees, including full-time and part-time church workers and volunteers, enjoyed the presentations and Bible study on the topic of loneliness. Presenters were mental…
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