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Lutheran Federation apologizes to Anabaptists
STUTTGART, Germany – At the eleventh assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in August, delegates unanimously approved a statement asking forgiveness from Anabaptists (Mennonites) for “the harm that our forbears in the sixteenth century committed” in persecuting Anabaptists. Since the Geneva-based LWF does not…
World seminaries conference discusses Lutheran identity
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Some 65 seminary professors and representatives from 24 countries gathered on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 3–6, 2010, as part of a world seminaries conference. Representing Lutheran Church–Canada were Dr. William Mundt and Dr. John…
Where’s Walther…in our subscription to the Lutheran Confessions?
by Timothy Teuscher Every congregation and pastor of Lutheran Church–Canada subscribes to the Lutheran Confessions as found in The Book of Concord. This is a legacy inherited from the founding father of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, C. F. W. Walther. In a number of his…
God’s (young) people gather
With a registration of more than 500 youth, leaders and speakers, Lutheran Church–Canada’s 2010 National Youth Gathering kicked off Friday evening, July 2 at Edmonton’s University of Alberta. For five days, youth from across Canada heard from guest speakers, including LCC’s president, Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, with the goal of affirming they are an important part of God’s family.
Lutheran school answers congregation’s prayers
ST. ALBERT, Alta. – On September 1, the prayers of a congregation and the continuing ministry of a Lutheran school merged when Faith Lutheran School of Edmonton relocated and began its future as King of Kings Lutheran School in St. Albert, a suburb northwest of Edmonton. “The…
Lutherans honour teaching excellence
Port Coquitlam, B.C. – Canada’s Lutheran Teachers Association (LTA) awarded its 2010 Excellence in Lutheran Education award to Susan Eisner, grade two teacher at Hope Lutheran Christian School in Port Coquitlam, B.C. The presentation took place during the association’s annual meeting mid-August. The award highlights…