The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Praying for the victims of Hurricane Sandy
WORLD – The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the largest Atlantic hurricane on record, is slowly beginning to be revealed. The storm first cut across the Caribbean before making landfall in the Eastern United States. 146 people are dead, with more missing, and damages are estimated…
“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly”
by Leonardo Neitzel In October 2012, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations and individual members in Winnipeg and other areas are celebrating the first year finished of a two-year Bible reading plan. With the help of the Holy Spirit, and inspired by LCC’s 2011 national convention’s theme—“in…
Lutherans for Life-Canada to broadcast AGM online
LONDON, Ontario – Lutherans for Life-Canada (LFL-C) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) November 3 at Faith Lutheran Church (London, Ontario), and events from the day will be broadcast live online. The day begins with a live streamed worship service at 10:00 a.m….
A persecuted Lutheran pastor remembered in film
Scenario: It’s dark outside. Everybody in your village is in bed. It seems just like every other night when a loud banging comes from the door. Your heart sinks. They’ve come. They’ve come for you. You know you’ll never return. You will probably never see…
Why the Reformation still matters
by Peggy Pedersen On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed 95 Theses on the door of Wittenberg Cathedral. If that hammer could have announced the seismic changes to come in Europe and the Christian Church, its echoes would have shook the world. Today, however, it…
BOD discusses Strategic Directions
WINNIPEG – The Board of Directors (BOD) of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) met for three days of meetings October 18-20 in Winnipeg. A major portion of time was dedicated to re-evaluating LCC’s 2009 Strategic Plan. BOD members broke into small groups to discuss specific directions of…