The Canadian Lutheran Posts

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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September 4, 2009

International Lutheran organization issues statement on same-sex relationships

Same-Gender Relationships and the Church A Statement from the International Lutheran Council Recent years have brought confusion and discord to churches in various parts of the world—including Lutheran churches—as some church bodies have adopted resolutions stating that sexually active, same-gender relationships are an acceptable way…

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September 4, 2009

Federal grant supports university college

Concordia University College (CUCA) has received a federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program grant totaling $1,017,000. The funding will focus on campus research facilities and revitalizing buildings. This includes replacing original windows installed in Schwermann Hall in 1926. “Concordia is extremely grateful to receive this generous contribution…

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September 4, 2009

New year celebrations

The seminaries of Lutheran Church–Canada will mark the beginning of a new academic year in September. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (25th Anniversary), Saturday, September 12 1:00 Open House 3:00 Opening Worship (Redeemer, Edmonton) 5:30 25th Anniversary Reception (Redeemer, Edmonton) Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Sunday,…

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