The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Teens, sex and families
Dealing with teens and sex is not easy. However, the fifth annual Love Life Conference on November 6, 2010 at Concordia University College of Alberta in Edmonton will try. Designed to address issues related to teenage sexuality, the conference will focus on the theme “Getting…
Magazine adds online version
In its continuing strategy of online engagement, Lutheran Church–Canada has launched a web version of its award-winning magazine The Canadian Lutheran. The site, www.canadianlutheran.ca is now the main news source for the church body, replacing www.lccinfodigest.ca. LCC’s Director of Communications Ian Adnams noted that the…
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…
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…
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…
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…