The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 2, 2014

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…

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June 30, 2014

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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June 27, 2014

Inter-Lutheran consultations come to Canada

WINNIPEG – Representatives of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), and Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC) met at LCC’s synodical headquarters in Winnipeg June 24-25. This is the first time the meetings have taken place in Canada. “These consultations have happened twice…

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June 26, 2014

Why we dialogue with other churches

by Warren Hamp One of the directions which the Commission on Theology and Church Relations has taken in the last few years has been to help coordinate dialogue with other Christian confessions. This comes under the ‘church relations’ side of the commission’s work. Currently, Lutheran…

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June 25, 2014

LCC chaplain receives one of the Armed Forces’ highest commendations

OTTAWA – On May 31, 2014 Rev. Dr. Chaplain Harold Ristau—a member of Lutheran Church–Canada—received the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) commendation, which is one of the highest recognitions in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).  Dr. Ristau was honoured along with 11 other military personnel…

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June 23, 2014

How to Train Your Dragon 2: Children’s fantasy, grown-up ideas

by Ted Giese Building on How to Train Your Dragon’s story of complimentary parts making a whole, and how a change of perspective can improve a person’s overall outlook on life, DreamWorks’ sequel How to Train Your Dragon 2 again focuses on themes of friendship,…

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