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EDLYA holds retreat and AGM
WATERLOO, Ont. – On November 18, 2023, East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA) met in Waterloo for their first post-COVID Annual General Meeting, during which time they elected a new president and discussed the future of EDLYA. Former president Josh Gajdos and his wife Erika…
Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice!
Celebrating the Birth of Lutheran Hymnals by Thomas M. Winger The genius of Lutheranism is our clear teaching of justification by grace through faith in Christ alone. But the joy of Lutheranism is our hymns! This year, as part of the 500th anniversary of…
Grace in Regina celebrates 100th anniversary
REGINA – Grace Lutheran is marking its 100th anniversary with a series of celebrations, marking a century since March 11, 1924, when the saints who have gone on before gathered to sign the first constitution of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Arron Gust delivered the…
Mystery vs. Mysticism
by David Haberstock How do you identify the true Church? Where can it be found? These are important questions for the sake of a peaceful conscience and assurance in faith. For if you do not know that your congregation is really the “Church” then everything…
Retirement celebration in Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. – On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the congregation of First Lutheran Church (FLC) and the community of Kelowna, came together to celebrate Gary Brucker’s retirement from FLC. After 29 years of being on staff holding many titles, most recently Director of Worship, Gary…
The Power of Prayer
by Johann Gerhard It is a mark of great favour on the part of God that He desires the godly to approach Him in prayer in a spirit of familiar friendship. He gives us the desire to pray, and likewise makes our prayers effective. Great…