The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Synod’s CTCR, Presidents, and BOD hold meetings in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG – September 22-27 was a busy period at Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) synodical office in Winnipeg, as the Commission for Theology and Church Relations (CTCR), the Council of Presidents (COP), and the Board of Directors (BOD) all held meetings in office for the first time…
Two LCC recording artists among 2014 Covenant Award nominees
CANADA – The Gospel Music Association of Canada (GMAC) has announced the nominations for the 2014 Covenant Awards, and two Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) recording artists are among the nominees. Jennifer Jade Kerr has been nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, while the CREW has…
Lutherans gather for international conference on disaster relief
USA – From September 23-26, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is hosting the 2014 Lutheran International Disaster Response Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This year’s theme is “Standing Together in Time of Disaster,” and features experienced disaster responders offering important ministry…
LCC Missionary in Ukraine arrives for studies in Edmonton
EDMONTON – Rev. Alexey Navrotskyy arrived in Edmonton, along with his wife Vika and their two children, in early September to begin studies at Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS). He began classes September 15. Rev. Navrotksyy is a missionary for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) in Ukraine, where…
Celebrating Seminaries Sunday
CANADA – While Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) no longer designates a specific day “Seminaries Sunday,” synod nevertheless encourages its congregations to remember the two seminaries with prayers and offerings. LCC congregations may wish to do so by celebrating one Sunday of their choosing “Seminaries Sunday.” To…
Reviewing Boyhood: What if the moment is seizing you?
by Ted Giese Richard Linklater, in his film Boyhood, asks the question, “What if you aren’t seizing the moment in life—what if the moment is seizing you?” Boyhood is a unique film shot over 12 years that tells the story of a young boy, Mason,…