The Canadian Lutheran Posts

November 2, 2009

Canada’s Gospel music industry honours Lutherans

CALGARY – Lutheran Church–Canada musicians were recognized by the Gospel Music Association Canada (GMA Canada) during recent events in Calgary, Alta. Jennifer Jade Kerr, a singer-songwriter and youth worker at Kelowna, B.C.’s First Lutheran Church, was a top six performance finalist in the GMA Canada’s…

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November 2, 2009

New French-language hymnal creating buzz worldwide

WINNIPEG – During its meeting October 4, LCC’s Committee on Worship and Music reviewed proofs of the new 864-page French-language hymnal which is spreading excitement in Lutheran Francophone communities worldwide. Liturgies et cantiques luthériens includes 434 hymns, three settings of the Divine Service, matins, vespers,…

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November 2, 2009

Dorothea Korcok called home to her Lord…

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the Lord called Dorothea Korcok (nee Chovan) home to Him after a lengthy battle with cancer. Almost 200 people attended the funeral service Thursday, October 29 Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines led by Pastor Larry Ritter , Dorothea’s pastor at…

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November 2, 2009

Prepare for Christmas with music

ST. CATHARINES –Prepare for the Christmas season by attending a special event at Hernder Estate Wines December 11. Sponsored by Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, Songs For His Season will feature musicians Tara Lynn Hart, a Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) winner, and John Rapp, a…

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November 2, 2009

Incorporate Luther’s Small Catechism into your daily lives

REGINA — Individuals wanting to learn how to apply Luther’s Small Catechism to their daily lives can attend a series of lectures in Regina, Sask., November 13 and 14. Dr. Ed Kettner, a professor of systematic theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in Edmonton, will kick…

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November 2, 2009

Pray for persecuted Christians November 8

WINNIPEG – Thousands of Canadian Christians will participate in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Sunday, November 8. Just download a free kit – including a video and prayer materials at www.idop.ca. According to International Day of Prayer Canada (IDOP Canada), more…

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