The Canadian Lutheran Posts

June 24, 2019

Deacons in the Church: Vibrant Servants of God

by Jennifer Frim Deacon. It’s a word that you might have heard from time to time, tossed around in various church contexts—maybe even in church contexts beyond our Lutheran one. What exactly does it mean and how is it used in our church? The term…

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June 21, 2019

Christ’s victory is ours!

by Robert Mohns The 75th anniversary of VE Day (“Victory in Europe” Day) was observed on May 8, 2019. The day celebrates the acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. Canadians had been at war since September 1939. By…

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June 20, 2019

Canadian churches targeted in new scam

UPDATE: A similar scam has now been attempted on staff of LCC’s national office. An unknown person purporting to be our president contacted a staff person by email and directing them to purchase gift cards. The attempt was recognized as a scam and failed. CANADA –…

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June 20, 2019

2019 LWMLC Laurentian District convention

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Christ Lutheran Church (Petawawa) hosted the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC) Laurentian District Convention on April 26-27, 2019. The weekend theme “What’s the Problem – God’s Answers to Life’s Problems” was based on Exodus 14:15: “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Why…

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June 19, 2019

Lutheran Military Chaplains gather in Ontario

CORNWALL, ONTARIO – Chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces gathered together the week of June 2 for “Called to Serve” in Cornwall, Ontario. This exercise is an opportunity for chaplains to gather together for mutual support, to hear from their leaders in the chaplaincy, and…

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June 18, 2019

Theology for Everyday Life

by Susan Knowles Two teenagers got into an argument as they were doing dishes at the kitchen sink. Their three-year-old brother rushed into the room, wide-eyed at the way they were treating each other. Still, the teens didn’t notice him until he pleaded in dismay,…

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