The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 20, 2020

LCC, LCMS, and NALC continue dialogue

  USA – Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) met for the latest round in their ongoing dialogue November 11-12, 2019 in Columbus Ohio. The November meetings were hosted by the North American Lutheran…

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January 17, 2020

“Sanctity of Life Sunday” coming up on January 19, 2020

January 19, 2020 is Sanctity of Life Sunday (also known as Life Sunday) Every year, on the second Sunday following Epiphany, Lutheran Church–Canada congregations prayerfully remember the many life issues that are so prevalent today, like abortion and euthanasia. Here are some suggested prayers that you may…

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January 16, 2020

LCC military chaplains at the 2019 Exercise Faithful Warrior: Lt.(N) David Jackson, Capt. D.J. Kim, Capt. Min Kim, and Capt. Sye Van Maanen

EDMONTON, Alberta – From November 18-22, 2019, four Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Military Chaplains participated in the 3rd Canadian Division Chaplain “Exercise Faithful Warrior” (Ex FW) event held at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Ex FW is an annual exercise for all chaplains of both Regular Forces…

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January 16, 2020

Just two weeks to comment on expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying legislation

CANADA – Canadians have just two weeks to participate in a new online consultation while the federal government considers expansions to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). The consultation window will close January 27, 2020. In September, a Quebec Superior Court struck down parts of Canada’s…

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January 9, 2020

EDLYA’s year in review

EAST REGION – The East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) are a group that hosts four retreats a year at various churches in Lutheran Church–Canada’s East Region to encourage fellowship, new relationships, and growth in Christ. The winter retreat was hosted by Good Shepherd in…

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January 7, 2020

One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church: Going Out of Business?

by Harold Ristau With the decline of people in the pew, I have increasingly noticed in the smaller congregations that I visit a more “selective” passing of the offering plate along the pews after the sermon. Instead of passing it from one lap to the…

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