The Canadian Lutheran Posts

February 10, 2016

Have We Forgotten How to Repent?

by Robert Bugbee Picture a congregation experiencing discord because of deep-seated opposing opinions. Which is more likely these days: That parties to the controversy would stand up and say, “I was wrong. I should never have done that. I had no right to speak like…

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February 9, 2016

Rebelling against the Father

by Mathew Block In the days leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus makes a particularly angry speech against the religious leaders in Jerusalem (Matthew 23:1-39). There Jesus condemns the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and teachers of the Law, pronouncing “Seven Woes” and condemning these men…

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February 5, 2016

Devotions for Lent 2016 in English and French

ONLINE – This coming Wednesday (February 10) marks Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Lent is that season on the church calendar during which Christians recall Christ’s journey to Jerusalem to suffer and die on Good Friday. It ends with Easter and the celebration…

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February 4, 2016

LCC Releases National Survey on Restructuring: Your Input is Needed

CANADA – On February 1, 2016, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) released a church-wide survey, asking all members of LCC—lay, clergy, and deacons—for their input on the restructuring of our church. “Your participation in completing the Survey is very much needed!” explains Rev. William Ney, Chairman of…

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February 4, 2016

A Letter to the Church: Please Join Us in Charting a Path Forward for Lutheran Church–Canada

Editor’s Note: Additional information on LCC’s National Survey on Restructuring is available here. by William Ney On February 1, 2016 an online and paper copy of the National Survey on Restructuring was made available to all members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), lay, clergy, and deacon….

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February 3, 2016

Response to Alberta Government’s Proposed Gender Guidelines

EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta recently released proposed guidelines on sexual orientation that are to be adopted by all school districts in the province. Alberta-British Columbia District President Glenn Schaeffer has responded to the guidelines, encouraging ABC District members in Alberta to make their…

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