The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 25, 2019

LCMS convention commends LCC report on cremation

USA – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has commended a Canadian theological report on cremation for the study and discussion of its members. The decision came on July 24, 2019 during the LCMS’ 2019 synodical convention in Tampa, Florida. “Cremation and the Christian” is a…

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July 22, 2019

Scam attempt targets LCC

WINNIPEG – A month ago The Canadian Lutheran reported on a new scam that is targeting Canadian churches. In the scam, someone posing as a church leader contacts other members of the church, sometimes by name, asking them to send electronic gift cards. A similar…

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July 22, 2019

Ukrainian Lutherans hold “Days of Faith”

UKRAINE – The Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) held its annual “Days of Faith” theological conference during the final week of June 2019, with Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) pastor Rev. Kurt Reinhardt serving as this year’s main speaker. Rev. Reinhardt spoke on the…

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July 18, 2019

Supporting CREW Ministries

CANADA – As CREW Ministries begins the process of winding down, it is inviting members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) who have been blessed by the organization’s ministry over the past three decades to consider a donation to help clear remaining debts. “We are so grateful…

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July 18, 2019

Diaconal Coordinator for Central America appointed

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Committee for Missions and Social Ministry has appointed Dcn. Olga Groh as Diaconal Coordinator for Central America. For many years, the training of Lutheran deaconesses has been an important part of Lutheran Church–Canada’s international mission work. Deaconesses—a special class of…

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July 16, 2019

Lutheran Hour to feature Canadian pastor

UPDATE: You can listen to Rev. Haberstock’s message online here. CANADA – The Lutheran Hour will feature Rev. David Haberstock as speaker on July 28, 2019. Rev. Haberstock’s message is entitled “You Have No Right to Be Angry,” and draws on Matthew 5:17-26 (the Gospel…

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