The Canadian Lutheran Posts

February 7, 2018

Planned gifts benefit LCC constituents

WINNIPEG – Lutheran Foundation Canada (LFC) has released its annual report for 2017. The organization, which conducts gift planning activities on behalf of Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC) congregations and affiliated organizations, recorded $4.68 million in designated gifts of which $1.7 million was received throughout the year,…

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February 6, 2018

Observing Lent in an impenitent world

by Kelly Klages Today’s world feels more and more polarizing. Hostilities and rage seem to always buzz, especially if you’re a frequent consumer of social media. The ideas of repentance and forgiveness have fallen by the wayside, frequently misunderstood or even vilified as a sign…

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February 5, 2018

Fishers of men

by Glenn E. Schaeffer In his Gospel Luke says, “They pulled their boats up on shore, and left everything and followed Him” (Luke 5:11). Mark tells us that, “[James and John] left their father in the boat with the hired men and followed Him” (Mark 1:20). Peter,…

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February 2, 2018

St. Catharines seminary Open House

ST. CATHARINES, Ont – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) will open is doors Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to anyone considering studies at CLTS or simply desiring more information about what the seminary education might be. The LCC seminary invites…

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February 2, 2018

Edmonton seminary students to “Take Wing”

EDMONTON – On Monday, January 29 during Chapel, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) president, Rev. Dr. James Gimbel announced where second-year seminarians will go to participate in the annual “Take Wing” program. Each year, to prepare its second year students for vicarage, the seminary—with financial support…

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February 2, 2018

Daily devotions for Lent available

KITCHENER, Ont. – During Lent thoughts are directed to the life, suffering, and death of the Saviour. It’s a time for devout reflection on what Jesus Christ endured on our behalf and especially what He won for us: salvation through His triumphant resurrection over death….

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