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CUCA awards first honourary doctorate to former Edmonton mayor
EDMONTON – At convocation this past May, Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) in Edmonton presented its first honourary doctoral degree to Stephen Mandel, former mayor of Edmonton. “Mandel’s commitment to Edmonton and its residents accords fully with Concordia’s mandate and mission,” CUCA noted in…
And that’s a fact
by Don Schiemann It’s hard to avoid being a statistic nowadays. One way or another, we are all counted. Statistically, some of us tend to be in a certain age bracket; we will have certain political persuasions; we will be in favour of or against…
Intercultural Conference encourages ethnic outreach
EDMONTON – Representing nine ethnic backgrounds and speaking over 19 languages, participants from across Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) gathered for an Intercultural Conference at Concordia Lutheran Church in Edmonton, June 26-28. The conference is sponsored by LCC, and held every few years as funds are available….
John Kleinig to speak at CLTS retreat
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) is inviting members of the wider church to participate in the seminary’s opening retreat of the 2014-2015 academic year. The retreat will take places August 28-29, 2014 at the Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls….
Lonely, not alone
by Robert Bugbee “While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols” (Acts 17:16). He was a committed follower of Jesus. He felt peace in belonging to Jesus. He knew that faith in…
LCC hosts MOST Ministries in meetings
WINNIPEG – On June 23, Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Executive for Missions and Social Ministry, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel, hosted MOST (Mission Opportunities Short Term) Ministry’s Executive Director, Carly Hatcher, in meetings at LCC’s synodical office in Winnipeg. “Lutheran Church–Canada treasures the relationship we have with…
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