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German country-western tunes at Stampede Breakfast
CALGARY – Every year for 10 days in July, Calgary celebrates its cowboy roots with the Calgary Stampede. Many businesses, associations and churches join the fun by hosting a Stampede Breakfast—an annual rite of summer no matter what the weather. St. Matthew in Bridgeland—a dual…
LCMS elects new president; adds Canadian vice-president
HOUSTON, TX – Delegates to the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod elected Rev. Matthew Harrison the church body’s thirteenth president. Rev. Harrison succeeds Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick who was standing for election to his fourth term. The 48-year-old president-elect currently serves as executive…
LCMS structural changes emphasize congregations
Debate began Monday on resolutions required to restructure and change the governance of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. According to Floor Committee 8, responsible for shepherding through the changes, the goal of the 38 resolutions is to place more emphasis on the role and ministry of…
Structure and governance convention’s initial focus
Business sessions began Sunday morning for the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod meeting in Houston, Texas. With the theme One People–Forgiven the convention day began with a prayer service during which the more than 1200 delegates spent time in a series of…
Worship service reflects LCMS Convention theme
HOUSTON—Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, emphasized the importance of forgiveness in his sermon for the July 10 opening service of the church body’s convention here. “As we begin this [convention],” Kieschnick told worshippers at the George R. Brown Convention Center,…
Partner church leader encourages interaction
During a two-day visit to Winnipeg July 8 and 9, Rev. Dr. Michael Semmler, president of Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) stressed the importance and special nature of the relationship the Australian church shares with Lutheran Church–Canada. He noted the similarities between the two churches…
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