The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 2, 2009

We can get that cheaper for you!

If you are planning to send a mass mailing through Canada Post as ‘unaddresed ad mail’ in the next six months, please let Ian Adnams (communications@lutheranchurch.ca ) know. LCC’s volume is at a level where a lower rate can come into play and Canada Post…

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July 2, 2009

Ensuring history is preserved

A task force created by the 2008 LCC Convention has begun its work. Comprising Crystal Willie (Edmonton); Lorne Wirth (Regina) and Rev. Dr. Roger Winger (Kitchener) the Task Force on Cultural Properties and Archives will investigate the operation of LCC’s four archival collections and prepare…

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July 2, 2009

Auxiliary names new executive director

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – After prayerful consideration, the Board of Governors for the International Lutheran Laymen’s League has selected Bruce Wurdeman as the new Executive Director for Lutheran Hour Ministries. Wurdeman, who currently serves as LHM’s Director of United States Ministries, will take the reins…

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July 2, 2009

New servants for God’s people in LCC

WINNIPEG – During its teleconference meeting June 25, LCC’s Board of Directors issued two calls and appointed a volunteer missionary. To fill the mission executive position vacant since 2006 with the retirement of Dr. Leonard Harms, the board called Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel to serve…

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July 2, 2009

Directors elect new vice-president

WINNIPEG – A vice-presidential vacancy was filled by LCC’s Board of Directors with the election of Rev. Tom Kruesel to serve as third vice-president of Lutheran Church–Canada, effective August 1. The vacancy occurred when former first vice-president, Rev. Nolan Astley received a call to serve…

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July 2, 2009

Task force recommends closer seminary ties

WINNIPEG – LCC’s Board of Directors received an interim report from the Task Force on Cost-efficient Seminary Education and accepted three recommendations for immediate implementation. The board met June 25 in a teleconference. As funding is a major issue for both Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary,…

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