The Canadian Lutheran Posts

February 13, 2013

Listen up!

by Mathew Block A boy is playing video games when his mother comes into the room. “Sean,” she says, “can you take out the garbage?” “In a minute,” he replies, eyes still on the screen. Ten minutes later his mother returns. Sean is still playing…

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February 13, 2013

Lenten devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries

ONLINE – Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) has released new devotions for Lent, which begins today on Ash Wednesday. The devotions are being made available online through LHM’s website in a variety of formats. Entitled “From the Cradle to the Empty Grave,” the series is available…

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February 11, 2013

CLS calls president

EDMONTON – The Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton has called Rev. Dr. Carl Fickenscher to serve as the seminary’s new president. Dr. Fickenscher currently serves as Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions and Dean of Pastoral Education and Certification at…

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February 6, 2013

Lutheran Church–Canada and Roman Catholics begin talks

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) met together February 1 in an attempt to chart a course for formal talks between LCC and the CCCB. Participants of the Working Group have suggested “Christian marriage”…

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February 4, 2013

Daily Bible reading spreads to Saskatoon

SASKATOON – Lutheran Church–Canada President Robert Bugbee traveled to Saskatoon January 13 to give a passionate talk at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on the importance of immersing oneself daily in the Word of God. President Bugbee noted the challenges that Christians increasingly face in a…

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February 1, 2013

Registration for National Youth Gathering now open

WINNIPEG – Registration is now open for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) National Youth Gathering in Winnipeg. From July 5-9, youth will gather at the University of Manitoba for Stand Firm: See the Salvation of the Lord! The event is “designed to encourage and build up LCC…

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