The Canadian Lutheran Posts

August 30, 2023

Where Did They Go?

by Marvin Bublitz Years ago, I came across an interesting story in Herman Gockel’s book, My Hand in His. Gockel tells of a pastor packing to move to a new congregation. This particular pastor was one who had everything meticulously organized. At the end of…

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August 29, 2023

LCC seeks nominations for Director of Domestic Missions

NATIONAL – Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors is seeking nominations for a Director of Domestic Missions who will lead and manage LCC’s Canadian missions and works of mercy outreach. We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:  Ordained clergy on the roster of LCC…

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August 29, 2023

French hymnals for students and churches in Haiti

HAITI – In mid-July, copies of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) French hymnal—Liturgie et cantique luthériens—were distributed to students enrolled in an upcoming liturgy course from LCC’s Francophone Lutheran Liturgical Institute (Institut liturgique luthérien francophone – ILLF) being offered in cooperation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of…

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August 28, 2023

Too Small a God

by William Mundt Misunderstandings about God’s nature and methods are common when personal perspectives outweigh biblical ones. Looking around, we consider ourselves better than most, and so conclude that God will appreciate our effort. We think, in other words, that if you believe that God…

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August 25, 2023

Save the date for seminary opening services

CANADA – The opening services for the new academic year at Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries have now been set. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) will hold its opening service on September 5 at 4:30 p.m.,  during which time Rev. Dr. Joel Heck will be installed as…

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August 24, 2023

LCC Congregations Offer Support Amidst B.C. Wildfires

KELOWNA, B.C. – As communities in the Kelowna area continue to struggle with the effects of local wildfires, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations in West Kelowna and Kelowna are offering comfort and support to local residents. About 27,000 people in B.C. are still under evacuation orders,…

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