The Canadian Lutheran Posts

September 16, 2009

Canada Revenue Agency changes requirements for clergy housing allowance

Clergy who own or rent their accommodation must file form T1213 with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and receive written approval from CRA, before being allowed a reduction of income tax at source. This is a change in procedure. Previously, CRA ruled that the form was…

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September 16, 2009

Pre-Publication Special Offer

Liturgies et Cantiques Luthériens – New LCC hymnal in French LCC has produced the only Lutheran French-language service book and hymnal currently available. This 864-page volume offers three eucharistic liturgies; Morning Prayer; Evening Prayer; family devotions; lectionaries; Psalms; hymns; collects; proper prefaces; Luther’s Small Catechism;…

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September 16, 2009

Remember the world, October 18

CLWR Sunday is fast approaching. Posters promoting this special day, Sunday. October 18, as well as copies of the fall 2009 issue of Partnership should be in your congregation. Additional resources, including worship planning material and a bulletin insert, may be downloaded from the CLWR…

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September 16, 2009

Not too soon to think about Advent

If your Sunday school is looking for a new project to support you might consider this one from LWML–Canada. Many Sunday schools ordered and used the Advent calendar, Journey to the Manger but the League has some left. Your sponsorship of $2 each could send…

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September 16, 2009

Seminary services and celebrations

In two special services September 12 and 13, Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries launched their academic years under the theme “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus.” Ten new MDiv students began their studies toward the pastoral ministry, six at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines…

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September 16, 2009

Actions of 2008 Convention still impacting church

A task force and an implementation committee mandated by the 2008 LCC Convention held their initial meetings September 11 in St. Catharines, and September 14-15 in Edmonton. The St. Catharines meeting, held at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, launched the task force reviewing LCC’s vicarage program…

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