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LCC President Emeritus hospitalized
EDMONTON – Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman, President Emeritus of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), has been admitted to the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton and is undergoing treatment for an infection. “I encourage pastors, deacons, and people from our member congregations across the country to name him…
Slate of nominees for 2014 convention announced
CANADA – The Nominations Committee for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) 2014 convention has announced the slate of nominees for open positions in LCC boards and commissions. Nominations may also be made from the floor during convention. Any delegate making a nomination from the floor must have…
Video: Bishop Schöne’s lectures now available
ONLINE – Those who were unable to attend Lutheran Church–Canada national Pastors and Deacons Conference in Calgary, Alberta can now catch up on Rev. Dr. Jobst H. M. Schöne’s lectures online. Dr. Schöne (Bishop Emeritus of the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church—Selbständige Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche (SELK)—in Germany)…
Uwe Siemon-Netto to speak at Canadian Rockies Theological Conference
CANMORE, Alberta – The Canadian Rockies Theological Conference is gearing up for its 2014 gathering. This year’s conference is entitled “Strong Medicine,” and will feature prominent international journalist and lay-theologian Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto speaking on the subject of “The Lutheran Doctrine of Vocation as Antidote…
Come to Him Who Answers Prayer: 2014 theme builds on previous convention
CANADA – The logo and theme for Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2014 national convention have been announced. The convention, which will take place June 6-9 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, will have as its theme: “Come to Him Who Answers Prayer” (Psalm 65:2). President…
Nicaragua celebrates the graduation of 29 new church workers
NICARAGUA – On January 25, the Lutheran Church Synod of Nicaragua (ILSN) celebrated the graduation of 29 new church workers from the Seminario Teologico Reforma Luterana in Chinendega. In total, 17 deaconesses and 12 pastoral students received their diplomas. The deaconesses will now begin a…