The Canadian Lutheran Posts
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…
Delegate election and nominee selections continue
The grassroots work for the 2011 national convention of Lutheran Church–Canada continues with the selection of voting delegates. With a December 6 deadline, as of November 15 circuit forums have chosen 46 of the 118 required pastoral and lay delegates. The number of delegates is…
A Son stands on guard…a Remembrance Day reflection
by Kurt Reinhardt As the snow drifts across the ground in the open fields around Trinity Lutheran Church outside Kurtzville, Ontario, one lone dark tombstone stands up out of the white blanket like a sentinel in the back corner of the church’s cemetery. The grave…
Synod will miss former university college president
Following a battle with cancer, Rev. Dr. Richard Kraemer was called by the Lord to the Church Triumphant on Saturday, November 6. Dr. Kraemer served Concordia University College of Alberta for more than 30 years, seventeen as president. He retired in June, 2007. “Our hearts are sore at…
Advent challenge for Haiti: help collect school supplies
During the Advent season, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is challenging Lutheran congregations, groups, schools and Sunday schools across Canada to help meet an urgent need for school supplies in Haiti. Relief partners in Haiti have assisted with the construction of schools to replace those destroyed…