The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Earthquake-relief donations now worth double
WATERLOO, Ont. – Cash donations to Haitian earthquake-relief efforts are now worth twice as much. The federal government announced Thursday it would match up to $50 million any donations made by Canadians to eligible charities that are assisting relief efforts. FaithLife Financial – a not-for-profit,…
Prayer for Haiti
Everyone in the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society is most grateful to LCC President Rev. Robert Bugbee for his fine statement urging prayers and support for all the nine-million people in Haiti affected by the earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince and vicinity January 12. We are thankful…
Donate to Haitian earthquake-relief effort “without delay”
WINNIPEG – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) leaders are asking congregations nationwide to contribute immediately to a Haitian earthquake-relief effort. Robert Bugbee, LCC president, called Tuesday’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake “catastrophic” and said the synod forwarded funds Wednesday to Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR). CLWR focuses its efforts…
Called to Glory
Florence Heinemann, wife of former Board of Directors chairman, Walter Heinemann was called home by her Lord, Wednesday, December 30. A Praise and Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, January 6 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1037 Victoria Ave, Regina at 2:30 p.m. An…
Ontario congregation begins 175th year
Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kitchener kicked off its 175th Anniversary year, Sunday, January 3. Here is a report from CTV News
New decade brings communication changes for Lutherans
WINNIPEG – With the new year comes new developments in Lutheran Church–Canada’s communication strategy. The goal is to provide regular, ongoing information online while still providing hands-on communication. To keep readers up-to-date, news stories, both national and international, along with event reports and news from…