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The Essential Service of the Church
by John Hellwege Under the shadow of COVID-19, we have found ourselves questioning and rethinking many areas of life. We have rethought work—questioning if our work requires a building full of people or if it can be done remotely. We have rethought education—moving classes…
Hidden Value
by Thomas Kruesel When I graduated from seminary and moved to my first congregation, my family had two pressing needs. First, a second vehicle. Second, money. As you can imagine, the second need influenced the decision-making process in meeting the first need. After much…
Back to Basics
by Mathew Block My wife and I have recently been planning out the next school year for our kids, and reflecting on how we will integrate Luther’s Small Catechism into our children’s education. As I look through the catechism again—with eyes towards instructing someone else…
LCC francophones now have access to a theological training programme in French
by David Somers ONLINE – For the first time ever, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) francophones have access to a theological training programme in French, thanks to an online programme being offered by the Église Évangélique Luthérienne – Synode de France (ÉÉL-SF). That church body has graciously…
LWMLC holds virtual convention
ONLINE – From July 8 to 10, 2021, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League-Canada (LWMLC) held their eleventh National Convention. The theme, “Christ Lives in Me,” was based on Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who…
Kay Tiffney Passes On to Glory
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Katherine (Kay) Tiffney (née Schneikart), secretary for Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario from 1976-1995, passed away on July 19, 2021, at 90 years of age. Kay will be fondly remembered by former seminary students and their families…