The Canadian Lutheran Posts
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…
Spreading the light of God’s love
Monday’s servant events followed by an evening spent enjoying the water and rides at West Edmonton Mall left the youth and leaders attending the final session of Lutheran Church–Canada’s National Youth Gathering weary yet not looking forward to the end of the experience. The gathering…
The dirty hands of a living faith
EDMONTON – “These are not glamorous jobs at all,” explained Tara Barnes who organized where more than 350 Lutheran youth spent the afternoon of Monday, July 5. As part of Lutheran Church–Canada’s National Youth Gathering the young people and their leaders fanned out across Edmonton…
Gifts and talents encouraged at youth gathering
The impact of hundreds of youth and leaders meeting in Edmonton may have a long-lasting effect thanks to organizers of Lutheran Church–Canada’s National Youth Gathering in Edmonton. Throughout Saturday afternoon, eight workshops provided hands-on experience aimed at developing God-given skills, talents and gifts. For musicians,…
Edmonton youth gathering hears about belonging
With registration topping out at more than 500 youth, leaders and speakers, Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2010 National Youth Gathering kicked off Friday evening at Edmonton’s University of Alberta. For five days, youth from across Canada will hear from guest speakers, including LCC’s president, Rev. Dr. Robert…