The Canadian Lutheran Posts
EFC response to committee recommendation to remove charitable status for advancing religion
CANADA – Approximately 40% of Canada’s registered charities advance religion. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), of which Lutheran Church–Canada is a member, expressed concern in light of the parliamentary recommendation to remove the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose and “no longer provide charitable…
Saskatchewan church worker conference
WATROUS, Sask. – Saskatchewan church workers met from September 16-18, 2024. The conference was organized by the Northlands circuit, with circuit pastors leading the opening communion worship service as well as morning and evening devotions. Participating pastors included: Rev. John Blum (La Ronge), Rev. Chris…
Still Confessing Jesus: Reflecting on our Faith 1700 years after the First Council of Nicaea
by Richard A. Beinert This year, we celebrate a milestone within Christian history: the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. I’m going to guess that many of you reading this will respond with a puzzled look and the question: “The First Council…
Lent Devotions from LHM
ONLINE – As Christians prepare to enter the season of Lent, Lutheran Hour Ministries – Canada is providing free Lenten devotionals in English, French, and Chinese. Two devotionals are available online, with one designed especially for families. The first devotional is entitled Servant of the…
Grace in Regina celebrates 100 years
REGINA, Sask. – It wasn’t that long ago—only 100 years—when a group of founding fathers came together to sign the constitution of a downtown church in Regina: Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Celebrating such a grand event required all hands on deck. Industrious members poured through…
Keep up to date with new issue of The Standard
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released a new issue of The Standard, a publication which keeps members up to date on the work of synod since the last national convention. The new issue includes reports on the work of LCC’s Board of Directors, committees, and…