The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Kick the seminary tires
Do you know someone interested in becoming a pastor? He can spend an afternoon at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton to learn how pastors are formed and prepared for service in LCC (and eat pizza). Saturday@theSem is March 7, 2009, noon to 5 p.m. RSVP to…
French hymnal introduction
You are invited to the Atelier d’Introduction on the content and use of the new French Lutheran Hymnal in Montreal, April 27-29, 2009. A grant from the Schwann Foundation will cover participants’ costs for two nights’ accommodation, the bilingual program and meals. Transportation is the…
Life issues resources
In the US, Life Sunday was observed January 18. In Canada, Life Sunday falls on Mother’s Day. If your church is looking for Life Sunday materials, please visit: http://www.lutheransforlife.org/. Lutherans for Life has produced a number of sermons, Bible studies, and liturgical services that can…
On location in Nicaragua
A year after the founding convention of Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua, the church body will receive some hands-on administrative guidance. Lutheran Church–Canada’s interim mission executive and president emeritus, Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan left Canada January 14 to spend three months in Chinandega helping the…
Haitian Lutherans express thanks
In a year-end e-mail, Pastor Revenel Benoit, president of the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) expressed a heartfelt “thank you” from those in Gonaives and area who were devastated by four hurricanes and a intense flood in September. Of the approximate 900 Lutheran families in…
Aid for Gaza needed
Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) has issued an appeal for humanitarian relief in Gaza. Donations can be made by calling 1-800-661-2597 or visiting www.clwr.org/donate. CLWR, through Action by Churches Together (ACT) International, is responding to emergency needs as the situation develops. Priority relief measures in…