The Canadian Lutheran Posts
LHI names new archivist
by James Morgan EDMONTON – A historical transition has taken place at the Lutheran Historical Institute (LHI). After 21 years as Executive Director and Archivist of the Edmonton-based organization, Karen Baron has retired. Concordia University College of Alberta History Professor Dr. Grant Grams is the…
LCC’s seminaries online
ONLINE – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS – St. Catharines, Ontario) has recently announced the use of social media as part of its communications strategy. In doing so, it joins Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) which also utilizes social media to connect with the…
Are you worth your salt?
by Thomas Prachar It seems opinions are changing daily as to what foods are good for you and what can be harmful to your body. As kids, we would eat pistachio nuts and compare how red our fingers and lips would become. Now, it has…
Ukraine’s bishop reports on Crimean crisis, asks for prayer
UKRAINE – The situation in Ukraine continues to be tense, following the occupation of the Crimean peninsula by Russian military and pro-Russian militia. And things are only getting worse, according to Bishop Viktor Gräfenstein of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine (SELCU). “The…
A Presence to guide you!
by Paul Zabel During the first days of a new year, a terrible snowstorm descended upon a certain city, and people had much difficulty reaching their homes. The hills were blocked with long lines of cars and many had to be detoured on strange and…
New LWMLC seminar encourages daily use of Lutheran Service Book
CANADA – Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC) has released a new seminar, Heart Melody, to help Lutherans explore the Lutheran Service Book. The hymnal is a wonderful resource for daily life, LWMLC notes in a release. Not only is it used for worship in our…