The Canadian Lutheran Posts

February 11, 2019

Burning Out: A Pastor’s Story

By: David Haberstock Something seemed off. What were we missing? I’m a pastor (best job in the world, right?). So how could anything be wrong? My family is ok. My marriage is ok. New parish. New challenges. Untold blessings that I am thankful to the…

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February 8, 2019

Registration for Concordia Lutheran Seminary’s Spring Quest Course Opens

Quest – “Heroes & Heretics in the Early Church” As the saying goes, “those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” This spring’s Quest course focuses on the value of knowing ancient church history, while considering both the heroes and the heresies of the 4th and 5th centuries A.D. Through…

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February 8, 2019

From the East Regional Pastor: Amid time of change rely on Jesus being there among us

By: Rev. Marvin Bublitz Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the Lord be with you. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) In late 2018 we began a new Church Year with the First Sunday…

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February 7, 2019

Worker Benefits Services Hosts Strategic Planning Session

Approximately 12 employer representatives ( congregational leaders from across Canada), with 4 member representatives, as well as staff and board members of Worker Benefit Services (WBS-LCC) took part in a Strategic Planning Session on January 27th and 28th. The session, held in Winnipeg, came as…

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February 6, 2019

Table Talk: Serving those who serve

By: Mathew Block “I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf” (Romans 15:30).  With these words, St. Paul called on the Christians in…

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January 30, 2019

Honourable Wound: What’s the difference between a hero and a warrior?

by Jennifer Ackerman Their first meeting took place in Unit 4 during a game of ping-pong. Michael Meszaros grew up in Regent Park, back when it was Toronto’s roughest neighbourhood. A life of gangs, crime and drugs followed him to Regina at age 12. And…

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