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Chaplain completes grueling army parachute course
VALCARTIER – Harold Ristau has taken his chaplaincy work to a new high. The 37-year-old LCC army captain qualified as a parachutist after completing one of the toughest and most grueling courses the Canadian Forces offers this November. The accomplishment also earned Ristau a rare…
Enrolment at CUCA “steady as we go”
EDMONTON – Enrolment in church-work programs at Concordia University College of Alberta (CUCA) remained “steady” this fall, says a senior administrator. “I’m not seeing any huge shifts in terms of the numbers in the program,” said Paul Schoepp, director of church-work programs at CUCA. “It’s…
Head to Vancouver for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
RICHMOND, B.C. – The committee at Trinity Lutheran Church organizing their component of the Christian outreach at Vancouver’s Winter Olympic Games met Sunday, November 15. Chaired by Deacon Don Hindle, the committee further refined plans for engaging the thousands of athletes, families and visitors who…
Synod Board of Directors holds fall meeting
During a series of early November meetings, which included a planning conference, Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors assessed issues facing the church and conducted the church business assigned to it. Decisions taken include: • adopting eight strategic directions to assist all members of synod to…
Directions can help guide LCC
During a two-day Planning Conference in early November, men and women elected to serve leadership roles in Lutheran Church–Canada reviewed LCC’s 2006 Strategic Plan and recommended updates and changes. Before beginning any discussions, the group heard the results of surveys conducted at district conventions, LWMLC…
Synod funding declines
With less than three months left in the financial year, Lutheran Church–Canada faces a potential three-figure deficit even though the spending level is currently below budget. The news, delivered to the Board of Directors by treasurer Dwayne Cleave at its November meeting, will cause the…
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