The Canadian Lutheran Posts

October 23, 2019

Downton Abbey: Thick with plots but out of character

by Ted Giese A 1927 overnight visit from King George V and his wife Queen Mary of Teck to the household of Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham throws Downton Abbey into turmoil when the downstairs staffs discovers their services aren’t needed. Upstairs, the family has…

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October 22, 2019

The Devil: Liar, Murderer, and… Instrument of God?

  by Harold Ristau At the end of a war, the conquering armies often encounter rebel forces continuing to wreak havoc on innocent civilians. Although defeated, attacks by these sore losers attempt to convince the world that they have power, even though they have none….

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October 17, 2019

LCC issues financial update

ONLINE – The Board of Directors of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released a bulletin insert for congregations providing Synod’s up-to-date financial information. LCC will issue updates on Synod’s financial information on a quarterly basis. The insert highlights the variety of work Synod does on behalf…

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October 17, 2019

CLTS calls for award nominations

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – Each May at the annual Call Service, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) has the opportunity to confer two major awards on worthy pastors or lay members of Lutheran Church–Canada. The recipient of the Friend of the Seminary award is nominated by…

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October 16, 2019

What Can I Do?

by Marvin Bublitz I am in Nova Scotia as I write this. Hurricane Dorian passed over our heads a few days ago. By the time you read this, it will be long forgotten by most, except those who lived it and are still putting things…

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October 15, 2019

LCC issues new Compensation Guidelines for 2020

WINNIPEG – The Board of Directors of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) met by conference call on October 10, during which time it approved new Compensation Guidelines for 2020. The new guidelines represent the first Synod-wide compensation guidelines for Lutheran Church–Canada. While the guidelines are advisory in…

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