The Canadian Lutheran Posts

November 26, 2009

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…

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November 17, 2009

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…

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November 15, 2009

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…

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November 15, 2009

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…

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November 15, 2009

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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November 13, 2009

Cheer the Olympic Torch, spread the Gospel

WINNIPEG – The Olympic Torch Relay is the perfect time to share the Gospel with communities nationwide, says the mission executive for the Alberta–British Columbia District. “Imagine how this event can be used by Christian churches to point people to Christ as the Light of…

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