The Canadian Lutheran Posts

March 1, 2022

Norwegian Bishop visits CLTS

  ST. CATHARINES – For two weeks, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) had the privilege of having Bishop Torkild Masvie of the Lutheran Church in Norway present for an extended visit. Bishop Masvie was on his way to the United States but, because of COVID…

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February 28, 2022

LCC Ukraine Aid Fund to support SELCU pastors and congregations

  UKRAINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) continues calling members to prayer as the crisis in Ukraine persists. LCC congregations and individuals have requested additional information on how they can offer financial support to our missionary and partner Church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in…

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February 28, 2022

Decline and Growth: A Look at the Lutheran World Today

  by Mathew Block If I ask you to describe a typical Lutheran, what do you imagine? Do you assume it would be someone of German or Scandinavian descent? If so, think again. Today, the typical Lutheran—at least the one actually in church on Sunday…

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February 24, 2022

Pray for Ukraine

  UKRAINE – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is urging prayer following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces. The nation has been invaded from three sides, according to media reports, with ground, air, and naval forces all participating. Shelling and airstrikes are reported in numerous places,…

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February 23, 2022

LCC Purpose & Priority Planning Process Update

CANADA  – In the last issue of The Canadian Lutheran, we highlighted the Purpose & Priorities Planning Process. To recap, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is working on creating a shared vision of the future for our Synod through the involvement of many voices. Our aim is…

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February 22, 2022

Cambodian Lutherans living boldly during COVID-19

by J.P. Cima On the face of it, Cambodia has fared well during the COVID-19 pandemic. With just over 120,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths in a country of 16.7 million people, Cambodia’s infection rates are far below neighbouring countries. Moreover, the Royal Government of…

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