The Canadian Lutheran Posts

October 21, 2014

Called to Serve

by Iris Barta As God’s people, God chooses to work through us in the world and in the Church. His Word says: “Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his…

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October 20, 2014

Why does God listen to our prayers?

by Don Schiemann Come, my soul, with ev’ry care, Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not turn away (LSB 779:1). Every triennium Lutheran Church–Canada adopts a theme. The theme serves as a focus and an emphasis for our…

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October 17, 2014

Statement on the Arrest of Richard Docekal

EDMONTON – On Friday, October 17 the Alberta Integrated Child Exploitation Unit announced that Rev. Richard Docekal had been arrested on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. On the evening of September 8, President Don Schiemann of the Alberta-British Columbia District was informed…

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October 17, 2014

CLWR hosts events on humanitarian work in the midst of conflict

CANADA – Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is hosting a wine and cheese reception and meet-and-greet with Bishop Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Bishop Younan, who also serves as President of the Lutheran World Federation, will…

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October 16, 2014

Upcoming music events at Concordia

EDMONTON – Concordia University College of Alberta’s (Edmonton) School of Music is preparing for two major musical events. The Sacred Music Festival “Great is our God” will take place at the Winspear Centre (4 Sir Winston Churchill Square) on October 26 at 3:00 p.m. A…

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October 15, 2014

CLS requests submissions for honourary degrees and awards

EDMONTON – The faculty and Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary invite individuals, congregations, and Boards of Lutheran Church-Canada to submit the names of persons to be considered for one of the seminary’s honorary degrees and awards. The purpose of these honorary degrees and…

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