The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Legal Weed: What does the Bible have to say about it?
by Perry Hart Oh Canada, you trendsetter among the western nations, blazing (pun intended) a trail towards the legalization of recreational marijuana! On October 17, 2018, Canada will join the ranks of Uruguay, Spain and other countries which have federally legalized recreational cannabis. (While some…
Faculty Call Process Begins at CLTS
Concordia’s Professor of Theology and Dean of Students, Rev. Esko Murto, has accepted a call to return to Finland and serve a congregation in Tampere. In view of his departure at the end of the current academic year (2018-19), the seminary is beginning the call…
Installation Service of Rev. Mark Smith as International Missions Executive of Lutheran Church-Canada
The Installation Service of Rev. Mark Smith as International Missions Executive of Lutheran Church-Canada, was held in the Chapel at the LCC Synod Office, 3074 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB on Tuesday, September 11th at 10:00 AM. [metaslider id=”14844″] Originally from Monroe, Michigan, Pastor Smith earned…
In Review: Crazy Rich Asians
By: Rev. Ted Geise Asian film has a Christian twist Years ago, there was a critically-acclaimed all-Asian-cast film in which Michelle Yeoh played a leading role: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000). This time around she plays a supporting role as Eleanor Young the protective mother…
International seminary missionaries reach out in Ottawa
by Dave Zakel Striking up a conversation with a complete stranger is a lot like writing an open-ended article on a broad topic. Where do I start? What do I say? How am I going to do this? These questions and others are sure to…
Letter to LCC Congregational Pastors on Restructuring Matters
31 August 2018 TO: Pastors, Deacons and Congregations of Lutheran Church—Canada FROM: Rev. Timothy Teuscher, President, Lutheran Church—Canada RE: Restructuring Matters Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In our daily devotions over the past few months here at the synod office, we have been reading…