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He who dies with the most toys… North Americans and cargo-cult religion
by Peggy Pedersen Cargo cults have appeared in the past in various undeveloped countries, such as Papua New Guinea and Melanesia, in response to exposure to the wealth of outside cultures. In these religions, which are typically led by a charismatic leader, material goods are…
Second PAT graduate will serve Sudanese community
EDMONTON – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is pleased to announce the second graduate of its Pastors with Alternate Training (PAT) program. Rev. James Kay received his first call at Concordia Lutheran Seminary’s Sacred Convocation May 24 in Edmonton. He will join Grace Lutheran (Edmonton) where he…
2013 placements for graduating pastoral and DPS candidates
CANADA – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) and Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS – St. Catharines, Ontario) held their convocation services this past weekend, at which time graduating seminary students received their first calls. The following candidates are listed according to last name. Pastoral…
A Pentecost Harvest in Honduras
by Leonardo Neitzel Lutherans in Central America are experiencing a special flavour of Pentecost these days. The rainy season is starting, fields are seeded, fruit trees are displaying their best, and there is growth, abundance, and joy. The Church frequently uses these agricultural images in…
Seminaries to stream convocation services online
ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries have announced they will both be live-streaming this year’s convocation services. During the ceremonies, pastoral candidates will receive their first calls and vicars will receive their year-term placements. On Friday, May 24, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) will be holding…
LCC writer releases book of poetry
VICTORIA, B.C. – Author Peggy Pedersen’s first poetry book—entitled A Lamb within the Fold—was released earlier this year and is now available for purchase. Peggy is a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Victoria, and a frequent contributor to The Canadian Lutheran magazine both in…
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