The Canadian Lutheran Posts

September 29, 2016

Seminaries welcome new students as school year begins

CANADA – The new school year is well underway at Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries, with both schools welcoming a number of new students. Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario held its first full day of classes on September 6, while Concordia Lutheran…

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September 28, 2016

Grace Lutheran in Osoyoos closes school

OSOYOOS, B.C. – On August 28, Grace Lutheran Church brought its twenty-six year ministry with Good Shepherd Christian School to an end, as Rev. Darren Siegle, at the request of the chairman, closed the school in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy…

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September 27, 2016

Goerz appointed ABC District News Editor

ALBERTA/BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Alberta-British Columbia District has appointed a new editor for the ABC District News section of The Canadian Lutheran. Laura Goerz has accepted the position, beginning with the November-December issue of the magazine. Goerz is a regular contributor to Tapestry, the national…

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September 26, 2016

The Joy of the Lord: Proclaiming Law & Gospel in a Secular Age

by Ken Maher Watching the news lately can be a dizzying experience. It seems like every day there is a new group of poor souls who are the victims of hatred, prejudice, and unfair treatment. With so many victim groups vying for our attention and…

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September 21, 2016

Ben-Hur: Help! My Chariot is Stuck!

by Ted Giese As expected, Timur Bekmambetov’s 2016 adaptation of Ben-Hur differs from the 1959 William Wyler film starring Charlton Heston. And that begs the question: Is that good or bad? Bekmambetov’s film is about an hour shorter and that alone makes for a different…

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September 20, 2016

HIS-Story: Free Quest Course on the Old Testament from CLS

EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary is planning its next Quest course, and is inviting you to take part for free. From October 4-25, a number of instructors will team-teach a weekly series on HIS-story: God and His People in the Old Testament. “How well do…

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