The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Preparing our minds: We need the ability to out-think the church’s detractors
By Robert Bugbee You’ve surely heard reports along the way of how someone wishing to defend the unborn decided to attack—or even murder—an abortion provider. In recent weeks, the world held its breath while a Florida pastor proposed to show his opposition to Islam by…
Mission society targets Haitian cholera epidemic
by Keven Drews ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — A service organization affiliated with Lutheran–Church Canada (LCC) is calling for prayers in the midst of a Haitian cholera epidemic that has already claimed nearly 1,100 lives. Rev. Dr. John Wilch, chairman of the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society,…
President reinforces international relationships
Strengthening ties with church partners in England and internationally was the goal behind a European trip by Lutheran Church–Canada president Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee in October. “Thanks to Aeroplan miles, it was a wonderful blessing to have my wife, Gail, with me for this travel,”…
Law, Gospel and laughter mark funeral service
More than 500 family and friends gathered at Bethel Lutheran Church (Sherwood Park, Alberta) along with at least 180 people online Friday, November 12 to thank God for the life of Rev. Dr. Richard Kraemer, president emeritus of Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA). Dr….
Perfect timing for new Christmas single
At a time when so many parents have faced the task of helping school children sell chocolates or other goodies to raise funds for school programs, an interesting twist appears in time for Christmas. Juno Award nominated singer, Tara Lyn Hart is using her vocal…
Language is argument and argument is language for Martin Luther: New book
by Keven Drews WINNIPEG — A Canadian Forces chaplain hopes a recently published book will educate the public about Martin Luther and spark some healthy discourse and debate within the church. This past May, Edwin Mellen Press published Rev. Harold Ristau’s 545-page, hardcover book, titled…