The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 3, 2018

History of the Reformation: Lutheranism After Luther

by Mathew Block The publication of the Augsburg Confession in 1530 may have solidified the Lutheran tradition, but the troubles for the Reformation did not end there. War seemed inevitable. Emperor Charles V had already tried diplomatic means at Augsburg to force the Lutheran princes…

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December 28, 2017

Reformation 2017 Artwork: Lutheranism After Luther

Editor’s Note: Kelly Klages has agreed to prepare six pieces of original art for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Each piece of art will be featured on the covers of this year’s issues of The Canadian Lutheran magazine….

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December 21, 2017

Christmas Worship Services 2017

CANADA – For those traveling during the Christmas season, it can be difficult to find out the times and locations of local worship services. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is hoping to make it a little less complicated by posting seasonal worship times for its churches across…

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December 21, 2017

The Name of Jesus

by Thomas M. Winger The story is told of a wrestling match in the ancient Olympics between a wrestler from Ephesus and one from nearby Miletus. The little Ephesian was absolutely unbeatable, and so his Milesian opponent cried foul. On close examination the judges discovered…

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December 20, 2017

Nicaraguan Deaconesses enjoy seminar

by Anita Syens On October 30, 2017, I had the wonderful privilege of leading a one day seminar for the deaconesses of the Lutheran Church of Nicaragua. Together with our DPS Intern, Lenora Wallden, we met with 24 of the 29 deaconesses for a day…

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December 20, 2017

Jesus in my heart

by Thomas Prachar Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee. – The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH) 85:13 This is my favourite verse from Luther’s Christmas hymn, “Vom Himmel Hoch,”…

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