The Canadian Lutheran Posts

June 26, 2013

Lutheran military chaplains gather for retreat

by Vic Morris Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Military Chaplains gathered at the Canadian Forces Chaplain Branch annual retreat May 26-31 in Cornwall, Ontario. The theme of the retreat was spiritual resiliency, with guest speakers and presenters focusing on different aspects of resilience training, sustainment, and renewal….

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June 25, 2013

Putting on new robes

by Rudy Pastucha Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! By the time you read this article, we will be beyond the season of Easter in the Church Year. But please permit me to linger with you in that season a bit longer. Remember all…

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June 23, 2013

Lutherans supporting flood victims

As floodwaters recede in some parts of southern Alberta, Lutherans are supporting their neighbours by providing practical support and planning for further assistance. Although Calgary is beginning its assessment of damage from flooding, down river in Medicine Hat, the community is awaiting the flood waters….

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June 21, 2013

A Call to Prayer

by Don Schiemman “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me” (Psalm 50:15). How serious is the flooding in Calgary and surrounding communities? To give you an idea, the Saddledome – the arena which is home…

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June 21, 2013

Report from LCC district office on southern Alberta flooding

(Ongoing updates at http://www.lccabc.ca/blog/2013/06/21/alberta-flooding/) by Rev. Don Schiemann No doubt we have all seen video footage and news reports of the extreme flooding which has taken place in Calgary and the surrounding areas. As of Friday morning, 25 communities in the City of Calgary have…

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June 17, 2013

Praying the Psalms with the body of Christ

by Jonathan Kraemer “Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!” (Psalm 130:1-2). As soon as the words left my mouth I remember thinking, “Wait…

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