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When You Sit, Walk, Lie Down, Rise . . . Devotional Life at Home

by Samantha Neeb But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. – Joshua 24:15 – This bold declaration from Joshua that his household will serve the Lord is one that I pray each and every one of you is willing to make. But what does serving the Lord within your household look like today? While you think about that, allow me to share a memory from my childhood. As our family sat down at the kitchen table to eat, we would start with the spoken prayer, “Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let this food to us be blest. Amen.” ...

LCC Elects New President

WINNIPEG – On the morning of June 13, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) elected Rev. David Haberstock to serve as the church’s new synodical president. Rev. Haberstock was elected after two rounds of voting. Rev. Haberstock was first elected to serve as LCC’s Central Regional Pastor in 2018, and was reelected to a second term in 2022. He further served on the Board of Directors for the Central District from 2006-2015. Rev. Haberstock served as pastor of Grace Lutheran (Regina) from 2015-2018 and Epiphany Lutheran (Thunder Bay, Ontario) from 2004-2015. Rev. David Haberstock, Rev. Ted Giese, and Rev. Joel Kuhl had all consented to ...

“My Mother is a Wonderful Woman”

by Jacob Maron I am nearly certain that almost every person reading the line above has thought this before about their own mothers, and I am no exception. So when I was asked to write about my mother, I figured it was the least I could do. Now, my mother is incredibly social (even though she claims she is an introvert). While I will often find it (a little bit) annoying how many people my mom knows that she can talk to for 40 minutes in the line out the church, even as my dad and I beg her to finish up her conversations, ...

For Our Mothers/To Whom We Owe So Much

by Elliot Gamble Lovingly, in our mother’s womb, We were shaped, Grown, and nurtured, By our mothers, a blessing To all those around them. Appreciate! comes the rallying cry, For truly, we value, These matrons of love, That most honored calling. δοῦναι in fright and pain, A soothing word, ne’er hesitantly given, Able to heal that art most broken. No affliction too terrible For their tending to cure, Mothers have always given their all. Warm jam, freshly made, Small affections, Little kindnesses, Make a world of difference. A Mother working tirelessly into the night, For a child’s birthday cake. Lilting voices, Softly singing, Of apples and worms, Mangers and heads, Christopher Robin and Winne-the-Pooh, Drifting to sleep, under the covers of a melody, שָׂגַב That same love that he ...

25th anniversary of the Oromo Evangelical Church of Calgary

CALGARY, Alta. – The Oromo Evangelical Church of Calgary (OECC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It started as a Christian fellowship in the basement of a Christian family, Adde Belayinesh Teshome and Obbo Ballis, around 2001. Later, the group began holding Sunday afternoon services at Foothills Lutheran Church, with permission from its leaders. By 2004, the fellowship was officially organized as a charitable institution. In 2016, OECC became a registered charitable organization, creating a constitution that follows the doctrine and constitution of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). OECC follows Lutheran teachings and is committed to the authority of the Bible. The ...

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LCC Partners with Concordia University Chicago

[July 21, 2026]

Sharing Christ at the Canada Day Parade

[July 21, 2026]

Edmonton Seminary Presents Honorary Awards

[July 21, 2026]

July 28, 2026

Notice Regarding Official LCC Email Communications

Please be advised that communications coming through the synodical office and the respective personnel use official LCC email addresses, ending with ‘lutheranchurch.ca’. For cross-referencing, you may find the staff list here, otherwise contact LCC’s administrative staff.

July 24, 2026

Issues, Etc. Interviews Rev. David Haberstock

Lutheran Church–Canada is pleased to share this special interview featuring President-elect Rev. David Haberstock, originally produced by Issues, Etc. and shared with permission. In this thoughtful conversation, Rev. Haberstock discusses Confessional Lutheranism in Canada, reflecting on the Church’s identity, mission, and witness in the…

July 21, 2026

LCC Partners with Concordia University Chicago

NATIONAL – Two organisations. One mission: to provide education shaped by the Lutheran Confessions, irrespective of your desired vocation. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and Concordia University Chicago (CUC) have announced a new partnership affirming their shared commitment to Confessional Lutheran education and the formation of Christian…

July 21, 2026

Sharing Christ at the Canada Day Parade

Windsor, Ontario — Last Canada Day, First Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Christian Academy, Windsor Ontario, were blessed to participate in the Windsor Canada Day Parade, sharing the hope of Christ with thousands throughout our community. What began as a simple idea became a true…

July 21, 2026

Edmonton Seminary Presents Honorary Awards

EDMONTON – During its Sacred Convocation on May 22, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) presented an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree as well as two “Friend of the Seminary” awards. Receiving the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree was Rev. Mark Lobitz. Rev. Lobitz has spent more…

July 20, 2026

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When You Sit, Walk, Lie Down, Rise . . . Devotional Life at Home

LCC Elects New President

“My Mother is a Wonderful Woman”

For Our Mothers/To Whom We Owe So Much

25th anniversary of the Oromo Evangelical Church of Calgary

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Notice Regarding Official LCC Email Communications

Issues, Etc. Interviews Rev. David Haberstock

LCC Partners with Concordia University Chicago

Sharing Christ at the Canada Day Parade

Edmonton Seminary Presents Honorary Awards

When You Sit, Walk, Lie Down, Rise . . . Devotional Life at Home

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