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Filipino Lutherans reunite
PHILIPPINES – The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) has achieved reunification after 24 years of division in the church. Delegates from the two factions came together for a conference October 23-26 in Antipolo City, and made the historic vote to reconcile October 26. “We…
Concordia University College plans Christmas concerts
EDMONTON – Concordia University College of Alberta has two Christmas-themed musical events upcoming in December. Concordia’s Concert Choir will first present Gloria! in early December, and a few weeks later JUBILOSO! Bells of Concordia, the Concordia Community Chorus, and Bella Voce women’s choir will together…
CLTS to stream Advent lessons and carols online
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has announced it will be holding its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols December 2 at 4:00 p.m. The Seminary Choir will be joined by Resurrection Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Dianne Humann, with instrumental…
Hold fast to the Word
by Peggy Pedersen We live in a world flooded with words, all clamouring for our attention—newspapers, magazines, books, television, radio, computers, and smartphones. Yet Paul in His letter to the Philippians counsels us to hold fast to the “Word of life” (Philippians 2:16). Just what…
CLS announces presidential nominees
EDMONTON -Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) has announced the names of those nominated for the office of President of CLS. The deadline for nominations was October 12. Nominees are listed below in alphabetical order by last name, with each entry noting whether the nominee has accepted…
Gifts from the Heart
WINNIPEG – Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s (CLWR) 2012 Gifts from the Heart program is already well underway. The September-October issue of The Canadian Lutheran included a catalogue insert highlighting ways Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) members can bless people in need through the annual CLWR fundraiser. “Purchasing…