The Canadian Lutheran Posts

September 30, 2010

Benefit plans board continues meeting challenges

WINNIPEG -“We felt pain over every decision,” said Dwayne Cleave of a September 22-24 Worker Benefit Plans Board of Managers (BOM) meeting. Mr. Cleave, executive director of the plans, and the five-member board spent three days in Toronto working with consultants, advisors and pension specialists…

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September 29, 2010

Seminary task force finalizes recommendations

WINNIPEG – After almost two years of meetings, travel, online discussions, and deliberations, Lutheran Church–Canada’s Task Force on Cost-efficient, Sustainable Seminary Education is fine-tuning its recommendations. During a Winnipeg meeting at the end of August the members of the task force sought the opinion of…

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September 29, 2010

Convention theme selected

WINNIPEG – Reflecting the emphasis placed on Bible study and Biblical literacy by Lutheran Church-Canada president, Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, the 2011 Synodical Convention in Hamilton, Ontario and the three district conventions in 2012 will take their theme from Psalm 36:9, “In Your light we…

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September 28, 2010

What do Lutherans believe, anyway?

Class is in session with Lutheranism 101 Whether you’re a lifelong Lutheran, a newcomer to the faith, or someone interested in learning what Lutherans believe, Lutheranism 101, a new book from Concordia Publishing House, explains what Lutherans believe, teach and confess. With a popular and…

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September 27, 2010

World religions course set to begin Tuesday

EDMONTON – More than 25 people, including 16 online students will begin studying world religions Tuesday, September 28 through a course presented by Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton. Taught by Dr. Edward Kettner, the four two-hour classes will cover Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam. Classes begin…

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September 24, 2010

Is Jesus the Lord of your time?

While the prices of precious metals skyrocket, another rare commodity also faces pressure—our time. Our lives are often scheduled to squeeze the most out of every day and that attitude can lead to reduced time for our spiritual life and health. In a two-part online…

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