The Canadian Lutheran Posts

November 10, 2023

Rev. Brown celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Rev. Richard Brown recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination quietly with a gathering of congregants of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he is currently a member. His ordination took place on July 1, 1973, at Christ Lutheran Church (Craig, Alberta) with…

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November 8, 2023

Rev. Eifert marks 65th anniversary of ordination

EDMONTON – When asked about the 65th anniversary of his ordination, Rev. Paul Eifert remarks that he had “always believed that my call to the holy ministry was no higher a call than that received by all God’s baptized, who are called to serve Him…

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November 7, 2023

Celebrating Rev. Fritsche’s half-century of ministry

EDMONTON – In a momentous event that brought together congregation, family, and friends, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edmonton celebrated the 50th ordination anniversary of their beloved pastor, Rev. James Fritsche on June 11. The joyous occasion marked a significant milestone in their pastor’s spiritual journey,…

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November 6, 2023

Rev. Schutz reflects on 10th ordination anniversary

PENTICTON, B.C. – Rev. Michael Schutz is commemorating ten years as an ordained pastor in Lutheran Church–Canada this year, which he adds to 13 years of previous service as a Deacon (DPS).  Rev. Schutz has served all ten years as a pastor at Concordia Lutheran…

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November 3, 2023

An update on the CAAT Pension Plan merger

CANADA – Worker Benefit Services, (WBS), is pleased to report that the Alberta Pension Regulator has formally approved the transfer of the Defined Benefits (DB) pension assets (and liabilities) held in the LCC Pension Plan to the CAAT Pension Plan (“Plan Merger”). WBS expects that…

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November 2, 2023

Why Liturgy?

by David Haberstock Why do Lutherans do liturgy? To answer the question, we first have to define what we mean by the word “liturgy.” It’s usually used by Lutherans in two ways: first, to mean the way in which Lutherans worship (with an orderly set…

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