The Canadian Lutheran Posts

January 6, 2014

LCC’s seminaries undergo ATS accreditation review

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries are undergoing accreditation reviews this year with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada. An evaluation committee from the ATS will be visiting Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario) March 10-13. Concordia Lutheran…

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December 23, 2013

Ukraine’s Lutherans meet in convention

UKRAINE – The Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) held its annual convention November 25-26 in Odessa. Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Executive for Missions and Social Ministry, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel—along with Rev. Dr. Norman Threinen—was present to convey greetings on behalf of President…

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December 20, 2013

What Child is this?

by Peggy Pedersen At this time of year discussions arise concerning the logistics of the birth in Bethlehem. What was the actual date? Was it a stable or house? What was the nature of the heavenly sign the wise men followed? And there are many…

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December 20, 2013

Latest round in NALC/LCMS/LCC discussions

ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Representatives of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) met for the latest round of semi-annual discussions at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis from December 16-17. The theme for this installment of the dialogue…

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December 19, 2013

The Reason for Hope!

by Paul Zabel Why do you celebrate Christmas? Are you sure? The waters of our seasonal celebrations seem to get murkier every year. With “Happy Holidays” being spoken and advocated by some instead of “Merry Christmas,” and with the ever-increasing commercialism of Christmas by our…

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December 19, 2013

Christmas Worship 2013

CANADA – For those traveling during the Christmas season, it can be difficult to find out the times and locations of worship services. For that reason, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is listing online the seasonal worship service times for its churches across the country. Visit LCC’s…

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