The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Convention 2017: Resolution committees, convention appointments, and more
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has announced resolution committees, appointments, and registration information for the upcoming synodical convention to be held October 13-16, 2017 in Kitchener, Ontario. Resolution committees have been appointed and will meet at Synod’s Winnipeg office September 8-9, 2017. They will also…
LCMS-LCC-NALC Dialogue produces new book on Law and Gospel
USA – When representatives of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) started meeting together more than five years ago, it was decided that the group would sponsor a book of essays on the proper distinction of…
BC Wildfires affect LCC congregations
BC Interior – Wildfires raging in the British Columbia interior are affecting Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations. Rev. Noel Smith, who serves St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williams Lake, reported he is part of the evacuation of more than 10,000 residents. The pastor noted in…
The Canadian Lutheran takes two first place wins at 2017 CCP Awards
CANADA – Presentation of the 2017 Canadian Church Press Awards took place June 22, 2017, at which time The Canadian Lutheran received two first place wins. Rev. Michael Schutz’ feature article “Driven from Distraction” took first place in the prized “Features—Magazine” category, while Rev. Ted…
History of the Reformation: The Diet of Worms
by Mathew Block For Martin Luther, the road seemed destined to lead to martyrdom. He had been summoned to appear before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Imperial Diet of Worms to answer allegations of heresy. And so he left for Worms on…
Reformation 2017 Artwork: The Diet of Worms
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….