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Costa Ricans host Nicaraguans for Reformation celebration
COSTA RICA – Reformation Day celebrations in Costa Rica saw a number of representatives from the Lutheran Church Synod of Nicaragua visit Cartago, Costa Rica for a weekend retreat. Eight Nicaraguans (five deaconesses, two pastors, and one musician) joined local Costa Rican believers for the…
Word and mind-games in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
by Ted Giese Francis Lawrence’s Mockingjay: Part 1 is the third movie in the film franchise based on the popular young adults book series Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Picking up after the events of the second film, Catching Fire, Katniss Everdeen finds herself under…
Despite conflict in Ukraine, Gospel outreach still strong
UKRAINE – In a year that has seen violence and political discord descend on their country, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) continued to reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The church recently reported on the joys and struggles…
The Holidays… How Soon?
by James Morgan How soon? It’s a question I ask myself every year about how early my friends, family, and I should observe the festive season. In the Church, Christmas begins on December 25 when we celebrate the birth of Christ, and it continues for…
After Covenant Award nominations, LCC artists plan for the future
CANADA – Two recording artists from Lutheran Church–Canada were among the nominees for this year’s 2014 Covenant Awards, held November 13 in Vancouver. And while The CREW and Jennifer Jade Kerr didn’t take home the prizes in the end, they were both honoured just to…
Gifts from the Heart: CLWR provides opportunities for Advent giving, reflection
CANADA – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) has released this year’s Gifts from the Heart, a catalogue of gift ideas that make a difference in the lives of people in need around the world. “Looking for a gift for the person who has everything?” promotional…
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